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An AI data center is being built on my grandma’s garden
When Liam Myers’ grandma sold her house last year, she didn’t know it was to an AI data center developer. Now, her grandson wrestles with the loss — and what …
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Texas lawmaker introduces bill to protect Mount Cristo Rey from border wall construction
The Mount Cristo Rey Protection Act would prevent the federal government from constructing border security infrastructure around the prominent Catholic pilgrimage site overlooking the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Vatican approves liturgical texts for martyrs of Najran (Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia)
The Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments approved liturgical prayers and hymns for the memorial of St. Arethas and his companions, martyrs of Najran. Najran is …
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St. Augustine—What is faith, save to believe what you do not see?
What is faith, save to believe what you do not see? — St. Augustine
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Jul. 29 Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus, Memorial
Today the Church celebrates the Memorial of Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus. In the household of Bethany the Lord Jesus experienced the family spirit and friendship, and for this reason …
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White House Marks 45th Anniversary of Martyrdom of Blessed Stanley Rother
Blessed Stanley Rother The presidential statement highlighted that Father Rother’s story is a reminder of ‘America’s rich tradition of religious liberty.’
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Forest fires in Spain: ‘Providence is taking super good care of us,’ priest says
Amid the destructive forest fires in central Spain, the Catholic Church is ministering to the evacuees, providing material aid, shelter, a listening ear, and the sacraments. Auxiliary Bishop José María …
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Forest fires in Spain: ‘Providence is taking super good care of us,’ priest says
The territory of the Diocese of Getafe, south of Madrid, Spain, is being especially hard hit by wildfires that have forced thousands of people to shelter in place or evacuate. …
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Becoming Catholic at 98: World War II Veteran Joins the Church
Father Edson Elizarraras, pastor of St. Christopher in Marana, Arizona, gives Raymond Martin, 98, a blessing. Led by the dedication of his late wife and a friendship with a deacon, …
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Bishop of Lourdes: Pope’s September Visit Will Make Shrine a Beating Heart for the Defense of Life
Pilgrims gather in front of the Grotto of Massabielle during the annual pilgrimage for the Assumption in Lourdes in southwestern France on Aug. 15, 2023. Bishop Jean-Marc Micas reflects on …