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Lent
Pope says Lent is time to let go of the frivolous, to choose truth, love
The imposition of ashes at the beginning of Lent reminds people to "return to the truth about ourselves," which is that "the Lord alone is God, and we are the work of his...
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Pope Francis
Pope marks anniversary of Russia's 'absurd, cruel' war on Ukraine
Russia invaded Ukraine Feb. 24, 2022. Looking to the one-year anniversary of the "absurd and cruel" war, Pope Francis appealed for an end to the fighting and a serious...
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Bishops Conclude the North American Continental Writing Retreat with Prayers for Strengthened Communion
On Friday, February 17, the North American Synod Team led by bishops from Canada and the United States concluded a week-long retreat to pray, discern, and synthesize the...
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Liturgy
Pope clarifies rules limiting celebration of pre-Vatican II Mass
Since Pope Francis issued his apostolic letter limiting the celebration of Mass according to the pre-Vatican II Roman Missal in 2021, there have been questions about the...
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USCCB President Acknowledges Hope and Charity Amidst the Darkness Besetting the Catholic Church of Nicaragua
On February 9, the Catholic community in the United States rushed to assist the 222 Nicaraguans who arrived on U.S. soil after being exiled by their government.
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Laity
Catholics must overcome 'temptation' of divisions, pope says
The responsibility priests and laypeople share for the life of the church and its mission "is based on a correct vision of the church: the church as the people of God, of...
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Lent
Pope: Synodal and Lenten journeys require effort, sacrifice, focusing on God
Ash Wednesday is just around the corner. The Vatican today released Pope Francis' message for Lent, which focused on seeing Lenten penance and the synodal experience both...
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U.S. Bishops’ Religious Liberty Chairman Comments on Leaked FBI Memorandum
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Pope Francis
Pope tells Jesuits in Africa he twice refused to become a bishop
Jesuits make a promise not to seek higher offices in the church. When Pope Francis had his usual question-and-answer sessions with Jesuits in Congo and in South Sudan...
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Laity
Partners in mission: Dicastery promotes 'co-responsibility' of clergy, laity
The Vatican is hosting a conference this week on promoting a key teaching from the Second Vatican Council and a fundamental part of being a "synodal church": Helping...