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Our Church in the World. January 24, 2018

Don’t compromise on protecting minors from abuse, pope says

By Catholic News Service

Pope Francis said he told the bishops and priests of Chile to be uncompromising when it comes to protecting minors from sexual abuse and to trust that God will purify and renew his church during this time of trial.

Our Church in the World. January 23, 2018

Smoke but no fire on bus during papal visit

By Catholic News Service

Journalists covering Pope Francis’ visit in Santiago, Chile, added another tale Jan. 16 to their oral history of papal-trip misadventures.

Our Church in the World. January 22, 2018

Pope apologizes to sex abuse victims, defends accused Chilean bishop

By Catholic News Service

Pope Francis apologized to victims of clergy sex abuse, saying he unknowingly wounded them by the way he defended a Chilean bishop accused of covering up abuse by his mentor.

Our Church in the World. January 19, 2018

Pope Francis calls for church with ‘Amazonian and indigenous’ face

By Catholic News Service

Pope Francis called on indigenous people of the Amazon to work with missionaries and bishops to shape a church with an “Amazonian and indigenous” face.

Our Church in the World. January 9, 2018

Pope says he goes to Chile, Peru as pilgrim of Gospel joy

By Catholic News Service

Less than a week before embarking on a seven-day visit to South America, Pope Francis said he would go to Chile and Peru as a pilgrim and share the Gospel’s message of hope and joy.

Our Church in the World. August 7, 2017

Create unity where there is division, pope tells Peruvians

By Catholic News Service

Preparing for his visit to Peru in 2018, Pope Francis called on the country’s people to follow the example of the Peruvian saints who brought unity amid division.

Our Church in the World. June 28, 2017

Pope will visit Chile, Peru in January, Vatican announces

By Catholic News Service

Pope Francis will travel to Colombia in September and, the Vatican announced, he will return to South America in January for a visit to Chile and Peru.

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Español June 25, 2025

La fe en Jesús trae sanación, esperanza y nueva vida, dice el Papa León

Español June 18, 2025

Presidente de la USCCB: Los obispos están con los inmigrantes ‘en esta difícil hora’

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Practica las ‘Bienaventuranzas del padre’

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Recuerden la compasión de Cristo, muestren compasión a los demás, dice el Papa

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Texto completo: Catequesis de la primera audiencia general del Papa León XIV

Español May 21, 2025

‘Peregrinos perpetuos’ recorren EEUU, inspirados por ‘el amor y la verdad’ para compartir el Evangelio

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The Central Minnesota Catholic magazine and Office The Central Minnesota Catholic magazine and Office of Communications received 14 awards from the @cm_association for work published in 2024. The awards were announced June 27 at the 2025 Catholic Media Conference held in #Phoenix, Arizona. The gathering featured workshops, keynote speakers and an awards ceremony. See more on our website!
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Corpus Christi processions were held June 22 at St Corpus Christi processions were held June 22 at St. Anthony in St. Cloud, led by Father Derek Wiechmann and  St. Joseph in Waite Park led by Father Brady Keller. These processions coincide with the close of the National Eucharistic Revival, a three-year initiative launched in 2022 on the  Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, or Corpus Christi. The mission of the Revival was to renew the Church by enkindling a living relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. #catholicfaith #catholicsofinstagram #catholicchurch #eucharisticrevival #eucharist #CorpusChristi #procession
Five men were ordained to the permanent diaconate Five men were ordained to the permanent diaconate June 14, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, St. Cloud. One, a member of the @crosiers1210, was ordained a transitional deacon in his next step toward priesthood. Those ordained were: Randolph Lee Bayerl, Julio César Tena Sorio and Kenton Jay Yoder of St. Andrew Parish, Elk River; Peter Tran of Sts. Peter and Paul, Braham; Luke Waltman of Our Lady of Lourdes, Little Falls and Crosier Brother Kasereka Vivalya Salama. #permanentdeacons #deacons #ordination #ordinationday
Nathaniel Daubner and Joseph VanDenheuvel were ord Nathaniel Daubner and Joseph VanDenheuvel were ordained to the priesthood for the @diocesestcloud June 7 by @bishoppatricknearycsc, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. Starting July 1, Father Daubner will serve as the parochial vicar of the Northern Cross Area Catholic Community, which includes the parishes of Holy Cross, Butler; Sacred Heart, Dent; St. Henry, Perham; and St. Lawrence, Rush Lake. Father VanDenheuvel will serve the Centered on Christ Area Catholic Community, which includes  the parishes of St. Boniface, Cold Spring; St. James, Jacobs Prairie; Sts. Peter and Paul, Richmond; and Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Rockville
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