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Skiing came to Central Europe thanks to an adventurous priest, Catholic newspaper says
An Italian priest from the 1600s is credited with bringing skiing from remote Scandinavia to other parts of Europe.
Father Francesco Negri was a natural history and...
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Deadly violence in Minneapolis tied to ICE agents is 'unacceptable,' top cardinal says
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, said the violence in Minneapolis is "unacceptable."
Asked about the deadly shootings by U.S. federal agents, he told...
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Bishop Chairmen Call on Administration to Extend Protections for Haitians in the United States
“We are deeply concerned about the plight of our Haitian brothers and sisters living in the United States who will soon have their legal status and work authorization...
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Pope appeals for end to antisemitism, prejudice, genocide
Pope Leo XIV commemorated Holocaust Remembrance Day, renewing his appeal to the international community always to remain vigilant "so that the horror of genocide never...
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Archbishop Coakley Calls for Holy Hour as a Moment of Renewal for Our Hearts and Our Nation
"Let us pray for reconciliation where there is division, for justice where there are violations of fundamental rights, and for consolation for all who feel overwhelmed by...
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30th World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life and Profiles of Most Recent Profession Class
The bishops' Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life, and Vocations has released the annual study by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) at Georgetown...
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Let communication be conducted by real human beings, not AI, pope says
The real question "is not what machines can or will be able to do, but what we can and will be able to achieve by growing in humanity and knowledge through the wise use...
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Ash Wednesday Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe Continues 35 Year History of Restoration and Healing
This collection, which is in its 35th year, continues its mission of helping churches in nearly 30 countries recover from militantly atheist communist rule, including...
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Peace is built on respect, only good can combat evil, pope says
After greeting visitors gathered in St. Peter's Square to pray the Angelus, Pope Leo criticized current conflicts, saying the fighting is fueled by interests that have...
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Archbishop Coakley Urges Calm, Restraint, and Respect for Human Life in Minneapolis
Echoing the message Pope Leo XIV delivered at the Sunday Angelus today, Archbishop Coakley reminded the faithful: “Peace is built on respect for people.”