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As the Paris 2024 Olympics kick off, here's how you can join in a spiritual way
The free Rosario app launched a Rosary Olympics to encourage people around the world to pray the full rosary.
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5,000 scouts gather at camp for the second time in seven years
The event brought people from all over the world, both near and far—from France and Italy to Qatar and Hong Kong.
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"Peter Pan" story comes to life as free housing initiative for children cancer
For the past three decades, this organization has provided free housing for families from around the world who travel to Rome for child cancer treatment.
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University to address Diversity, Equity & Inclusion from a Catholic perspective
In October, the Aquinas Institute of Princeton University will host a conference that uses a Catholic perspective to discuss new frameworks for DEI.
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The B&B trend has hit Rome causing many locals to move out of the city center
Bed and breakfasts have become a favorite lodging option for many. Here's what Rome's locals and tourists think.
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U.S. Archdiocese welcomes largest class of priestly ordinations
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis welcomed 13 new priests this spring—the largest number in 19 years.
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T-1 day until the U.S. launches its first Eucharistic Congress in 83 years
After years of preparation and months of pilgrimage across the country, thousands will come together in Indianapolis for this 5 day event.
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Coach of Euro Cup winning team doesn't flaunt his faith, doesn't hide it either
Coach de la Fuente's faith drew the attention of different bishops around the country.
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Knights of Columbus to cover Rupnik artwork in chapels in D.C. and Connecticut
Pending the outcome of the Vatican's investigation, they will replace a fabric covering with a more permanent, plaster for the mosaics.
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New episodes of religious persecution in Pakistan and Nicaragua
Aid to the Church in Need reports that severe religious persecution is currently present in 28 countries.
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How one concert saved the life of an inmate in Chicago
Composer and pianist, Eric Genuis, hopes to remind prisoners of their dignity through music. For him, prisons are his Carneige Hall.
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Addressing mental health crises in the Church: one Bishop's story
In 2019, severe depression obliged Bishop James Conley to take a year-long leave of absence. Today, he's working to help break the stigma around mental health.
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The Church Down Under: Eucharistic procession attendance doubles in Australia
In the Archdiocese of Sydney, Australia, a record number of 15,000 people filled the streets during the annual Corpus Christi Eucharistic procession.
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KEYS: What the Catholic Church and experts say about sex change
Transgenderism. In light of growing numbers around the world, the topic is receiving more and more attention. But according to experts, its still not been adequately addressed.
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The regret and remorse that comes with transgender therapy: one woman's story
When she was 18 years old, Daisy Strongin underwent a gender transition because she thought she wanted to become a man. 4 years later, she regrets it—and faces the irreversible impacts of that choice.
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Israel wants to tax Christians and the Church calls it a “coordinated attack”
This is not the first time this has happened. In 2018, a similar situation took place. It ended with the Church of the Holy Sepulcher closing for three days until the Israeli government reversed the decision.
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Three relics of Carlo Acutis can be found in Rome
In a parish in the Eternal City, there is a piece of Carlo Acutis' bed; another of the sheet that was used to cover him after his death; and a fragment of one of the sweaters he often wore.
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What the Catholic Church is doing to help people with disabilities from abuse
Over 200 participants, representing 55 countries around the world, gathered for the International Safeguarding Conference to directly address the gaps in the Church's care for those with special needs.
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This app tells you when and where Mass is, anywhere in the world
The “Catholic Mass Times” app is available in nine languages and shows Mass schedules and parish events at churches all around the world—from Asia to every state in the U.S.
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One man is using social media to help people who “are looking for God” online
Diego Pérez, known in social networks as Rupe, is the voice of the “El Buen Dios” channel, a platform for evangelization.
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First images of Nicaraguan bishop after being banished 5 months ago from country
Bishop Rolando Álvarez was exiled from his native country by the Ortega regime on January 14. He traveled to Rome together with another bishop, priests and seminarians as a result of the Vatican's mediation.
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More Christians killed in Nigeria each year than everywhere else in the world
Nigeria ranks #6 on the World Watch List and more than 17,000 people have been kidnapped since 2019—the majority of them are Christians.
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Pope Francis reminds Christians of what unites Church with migrants and refugees
The Vatican presents the Pope's message for the World Day dedicated to migrants. The motto is “God walks with his people.”
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If Pope John Paul I could talk with historical figure, who would he choose?
As a cardinal, he wrote 40 letters narrating imaginary conversations with Penelope, the wife of Ulysses; Queen Maria Theresa of Austria; Charles Dickens; and even Jesus Christ.