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Jubilee 2025
Pope: Vocation of military and police is to defend life, peace, justice
Members of the military and the police are called "to promote life, to save lives, to be a constant defender of life," Pope Francis told them at the end of their Jubilee...
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Jubilee 2025
Higher mission: Military, police recommit to faith during Jubilee
The Vatican events for the Jubilee of the Armed Services, Police and Security Personnel are scheduled for Feb. 8-9, but U.S. military and police began their pilgrimages a...
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“We Welcome the President’s Executive Order that Protects Opportunities for Women and Girls to Compete in Sports Safely and Fairly”
Bishop Barron and Bishop O’Connell offered the following statement in response to the Executive Order signed by President Trump, “Keeping Men out of Women’s Sports,”...
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Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking is a Rejection of the God-given Dignity of Every Human Being
The International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking is observed by Catholics across the globe on February 8. It coincides with the feast day of Saint...
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Commitment to Fidelity and Love in Marriage is a Source of Hope, says Bishop Barron
This year, National Marriage Week USA will be celebrated February 7-14 and World Marriage Day, which is commemorated on the second Sunday of February, will be celebrated...
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Pope Francis
Welcoming a child opens new world of joy, pope tells health workers
Pope Francis praised health care workers who help expectant mothers, encouraging them to support new moms with professionalism and compassion, and he highlighted the...
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Jubilee 2025
Warm welcome, hot tickets: Sisters help U.S. visitors see the pope
For people planning a visit to Rome and wanting to see the pope, the Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Michigan, staff a visitors' office in Rome sponsored by the U.S. Conference...
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Pope Francis
Pope: Like Mary, respond to God's love with action
Pope Francis emphasized Mary's journey to Elizabeth as a model of faith in action, highlighting her trust in God's promises and her willingness to serve others.
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Vatican
Faith and the final frontier: Jesuit astronomer releases guide to the cosmos
The director of the Vatican Observatory explores science, faith and Jesuit spirituality in a new book, "A Jesuit’s Guide to the Stars." He shows the wonder of the...
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Pope Francis
Nothing is worth sacrificing the life of a child, pope tells world leaders
At a Vatican summit on children's rights, Pope Francis condemned war, abortion and the exploitation of children for power and profit. He called for global action to...