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The Epstein Cataclysm
Something big is happening, an earthquake. More than an earthquake, it’s an asteroid slamming to earth. And we might be the dinosaurs, depending on what we do about it. The …
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Making San Francisco Catholic Again
I cannot imagine a facial expression more confused than that of my former neighbor, who looked at me with a sense of utter disbelief and incredulity. We were standing merely …
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Pope Leo’s first Lent will reveal pastoral tone and direction
A new pope’s first Lent offers a glimpse into his pastoral instincts and how he situates himself in relation to his predecessors.
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The church of the poor vs. the church according to Jeffrey Epstein
“Francis reminded us that in order for the church to be a field hospital to a world suffering from Epstein’s sickness, the church has to be bold, has to be …
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The Leo Chronicles: Africa
The Leo Chronicles: Gabby honors the women of Africa.
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US Catholic bishops have spoken out about racism. Have they spoken up for women?
Phyllis Zagano asks: Have you heard any U.S. bishops defending women against Kid Rock or Trump or Bad Bunny? Are they cowed into submission by the false notion that women do …
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Salvadoran math teacher marvels at opportunity to read at NY archbishop’s installation Mass
Ronald Hicks said, ” ‘I need you to do this,’ ” said Samuel Jiménez. “And that’s why I’m here.”
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St. Anthony of Padua—Happy the man whose words issue from the Holy Spirit and not from himself.
Happy the man whose words issue from the Holy Spirit and not from himself. — St. Anthony of Padua
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Feb. 17 Tuesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of the Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order; Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, Opt. Mem.
It is also the day before Ash Wednesday, called Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday. Traditionally, it is the last day for Christians to indulge before the sober weeks of fasting …
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Pope Leo XIV eliminates committee created by Francis for World Children’s Day
Pope Leo XIV has eliminated the Pontifical Committee for World Children’s Day, established by Pope Francis in November 2024. In a decree published on Feb. 13, the Holy Father reaffirmed …