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    August 10, 20264

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    September 10, 20264

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    September 10, 20264

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    September 10, 20264

    Belarusian Catholic dissident returns home, urges prayers for imprisoned following papal audience

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    September 10, 20264

    10 years after canonization, Mother Teresa’s charity still inspires

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    September 7, 20264

    Saint profile: Our Lady of Sorrows

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    September 9, 20264

    The Season of Creation: What role will you play?

    September 9, 20264

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    September 3, 20264

    Erlandson: Memento mori

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    September 10, 20264

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Our Church in the World. September 14, 2020

Cardinal urges world to help restore Lebanon, not let it ‘fall into despair’

By Catholic News Service

During a videoconference, Maronite Cardinal offered a detailed description of the current situation in Lebanon.

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Español September 10, 2026

‘Lo recuerdo como si fuera ayer’: Católicos describen su labor pastoral después de los atentados del 11 de Septiembre

Español September 10, 2026

El Papa León exhorta a promover y proteger la dignidad humana

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Historía de una santa: Nuestra Señora de los Dolores

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Historía de un santo: San Juan Crisóstomo

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Padres afectados por el tiroteo de 2025 en la escuela Annunciation se reúnen para orar y reflexionar antes del nuevo año escolar

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476 days after the official groundbreaking, Holy F 476 days after the official groundbreaking, Holy Family School in Albany celebrated the completion of its renovated and expanded building, @bishoppatricknearycsc, along with current pastor Father Nick Kleespie and former pastor Father Edward Vebelun, gathered with students, staff and guests for a special blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 9. #catholicschools
Six members of the Battle Lake Fire Department wil Six members of the Battle Lake Fire Department will travel with Father Ethen to New York City for the 25th commemoration of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed in rural Pennsylvania. Read the story at the link in our bio!⁠ #9/11 #September11
People come to @pacem.in.terris for a variety of r People come to @pacem.in.terris for a variety of reasons, but we know that many come to spend time with Christ for healing,” said Tim Drake, executive director. Read about a special retreat held there recently at the link in our bio.
After a spiritual encounter at his local gym, loca After a spiritual encounter at his local gym, local entrepreneur Terry Haider launched @breastplateathletic, a faith-based athletic brand to help others evangelize through activewear. Read more at the link in our bio!
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