Pope Francis formally recognized the martyrdom of an Italian priest shot by Nazi soldiers after they discovered he was helping his parishioners hide about 100 Jews.
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Stockpiling Nukes Is Risk To Global Security, Pope Tells G7 Leaders
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Chicago Priest Celebrates Birthday By Getting Guns Off The Street
A Chicago priest plans to celebrate his birthday by giving out cash: $100 for handguns, and $200 for working assault-style weapons.
South Carolina Lawmakers Advance Six-Week Ban On Most Abortions
The South Carolina House of Representatives approved on May 17 a ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, paving the way for a significant change to the legality of abortion in one of the few Southern states that has not yet added restrictions to the procedure after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last summer.
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Renewed, Rededicated Cathedral Is Symbol Of Deeper Communion, Says Missouri Bishop
A vigil candle once again flickers through light and darkness. The Blessed Sacrament stays present in renewed quarters, precious and imperishable.
Florida Catholic Wife, Mom, Doctor Involved In Sainthood Causes Says Eucharist Is Central To All She Does
Dr. Mary Soha is a Catholic wife, mother, pediatrician, chair of the canonical coronation of Our Lady of La Leche at the national shrine to her and vice postulator for the sainthood cause of the Martyrs of Florida.
Biden Signals Confronting White Supremacy A Key 2024 Campaign Theme
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Texas, Florida Advance Laws Banning Some Transgender Surgeries, Hormonal Interventions For Minors
Texas is poised to enact legislation banning certain types of medical or surgical gender reassignment procedures for minors, shortly after Florida lawmakers enacted similar legislation.
Marian Fathers Elect Popular Priests Father Chris Alar, Father Don Calloway As U.S. Leaders
Two priests renowned for their efforts to promote devotion to the Divine Mercy have been appointed leaders of their congregation’s provincialate.