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USCCB President Condemns Plans for Livestream of Fort Hood Shooter's Execution as ‘a Barbaric Promotion of a Culture of Death’

In no way can Hasan’s actions be condoned but this decision is a barbaric promotion of a culture of death and must be ...
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U.S. Bishops to Vote for Conference Secretary and for Chairmen of Six Standing Committees at Plenary Assembly in Baltimore

When the U.S. bishops gather in November for their Fall Plenary Assembly next month, they will vote for a Conference ...
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Fostering critical thinking at Catholic universities can counter 'false teachers,' pope says

At an evening Mass for students from Rome’s pontifical universities, Pope Leo XIV said reason, memory and critical thinking ...
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Federal Scholarship Tax Credit is a Transformative Opportunity for Children Across the Country, says Bishop O’Connell

The Catholic Church teaches that parents are the first and primary educators of our children, and that parents have the ...
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For Respect Life Month, Bishop Thomas Requests Prayer and Action on the Abortion Pill

Our Blessed Mother is our model for upholding the sanctity of all human life in every stage and circumstance. We entrust all ...
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Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Peter Byrne

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Peter J. Byrne, 75, from the Office of Auxiliary Bishop of New ...
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Pope Leo urges Europe to stave off increased nationalism, barbaric relations

Pope Leo XIV urged Europe to resist renewed conflict by upholding international law, multilateral cooperation and respect for ...
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Paschal Mystery

"The Paschal mystery of Christ's cross and Resurrection stands at the center of the Good News that the apostles, and the Church following them, are to proclaim to the world." (CCC, 571) At the heart ...
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Pope swaps jokes with comedy stars at Vatican

Pope Francis engages in a light-hearted moment with comedians Stephen Colbert, Chris Rock, Jimmy Fallon and other comedians after an audience at the Vatican June 14, 2024. (CNS photo/Vatican Media) ...
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Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV, the former Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, waves to the crowds in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican after his election as pope May 8, 2025. The new pope was born in Chicago. (CNS ...