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U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Rejects Distortion of Pregnant Workers’ Protection Law
On Monday, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released proposed regulations implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
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Priesthood
Pope shares summer reflection with Rome priests
Traditionally in August, the people of Rome -- including many of its priests -- head for the seaside or the mountains to rest and escape the summer heat. Before the big...
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Vatican
Pope calls for inclusive church while in Portugal for WYD
A look back at the significant moments and messages of Pope Francis' Aug. 2-6 trip to Portugal.
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U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for International Justice and Peace Calls for Global Leaders to Ensure Food Security for All
In 2022, an estimated 258 million people in 58 countries experienced crisis-level acute hunger, according to the World Food Programme (WFP), the global humanitarian...
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World Youth Day
Don't be afraid to change the world, pope tells youths at WYD closing Mass
World Youth Day 2023 ended Aug. 6 with 1.5 million people joining Pope Francis for Mass. The pope sent the young people on their way with assurances that Jesus knows and...
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Pope Francis
Pope calls for new Marian devotion at Fátima: 'Our Lady in a Hurry'
Visiting the Shrine of Our Lady of Fátima, Pope Francis encouraged people to trust that Mary will always welcome them and rush to their aid.
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World Youth Day
'Do you cry?' pope asks 800,000 young people at WYD; so does Jesus, he says
Meditating on the Stations of the Cross with some 800,000 young people at World Youth Day, Pope Francis urged them to let Jesus walk with them through their troubles and...
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Vatican
Pope to young people at WYD: God calls your authentic, not virtual, self
Pope Francis spoke to some 500,000 young people at the welcome ceremony for World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal.
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Evangelization
Awaken the 'weary' church by becoming 'restless,' pope says in Portugal
Pope Francis, addressing church leaders in Portugal, said Catholics must never be resigned to a shrinking church. The call to evangelize is constant and the Gospel must...
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Vatican
Renewal in Rome: Jubilee years encourage holier heart, prettier city
Every Holy Year has left some unique legacy of beauty, art and architecture for future generations to cherish. But for the city and citizens of Rome, holy years can seem...