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Bishop Edward Scharfenberger of Albany retires; Boston Auxiliary Bishop Mark W....

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WASHINGTON -- Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, 77, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Albany,...

With reverence, contagious smile, volunteer Robby Heil with Down syndrome inspires...

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NOVI, Michigan -- Around the Novi area, many are already familiar with Robby Heil. With his contagious smile and warm personality, people might recognize 26-year-old...

Awake to others: The mutual nature of Christian charity — Sister...

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By Sister Maureen Fitzgerald, OSV News One in a series of reflections on vocations. There are times when we find ourselves more engaged in reaching out...

Just and lasting peace possible through establishment of Palestinian state, patriarchs...

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Patriarchs and heads of the churches in Jerusalem said in a joint Oct. 14 statement they "rejoice at the recent enactment of the ceasefire...

Missouri’s Catholic bishops call for merciful, just immigration policies

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri's Catholic bishops are urging lawmakers and policymakers at every level of government to work toward lasting solutions to the...

Don’t be intimidated by liturgy of the hours — Daria Sockey

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During his pontificate, Pope Benedict XVI said that there was one prayer that he wished all Catholics would learn to use. Can you guess...

Amid political turmoil, Venezuelans prepare for canonization of their first saints...

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As Venezuelans await the upcoming canonization of the South American country's first saints -- Blessed José Gregório Hernández and Blessed María Carmen Elena Rendiles...

Young people don’t come to church for its members, but for...

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PARIS — At just 29, Sister Albertine Debacker is proving that habit and hashtag can go hand in hand. The French nun has become an...

Restorative justice conference attendees learn how Catholic Church can help usher...

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ATLANTA -- Lawyers, former inmates and leaders of justice reform were among the nearly 140 participants who attended a restorative justice conference rooted in...

9 things to know about ‘Dilexi Te,’ Pope Leo XIV’s first...

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ROME -- Pope Leo XIV's first apostolic exhortation "Dilexi Te" ("I have loved you"), was promulgated Oct. 9, the feast day of St. John...