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Our Church in the World. November 9, 2017

Pope bans cigarette sales at the Vatican

By Catholic News Service

Concerned by the damage caused by smoking, Pope Francis has banned the sale of cigarettes in Vatican City State.

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Español October 15, 2026

Obispos y legisladores de EEUU rezan por el Papa León tras su diagnóstico de cáncer

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Historía de un santo: San Daniel Comboni

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Documental: ‘Adore Him: He Is Here’

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Mensaje del Papa León XIV para la Jornada Mundial del Migrante y del Refugiado

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Since his retirement from the @diocesestcloud in 2023, Bishop Kettler spends most Tuesday and Friday mornings volunteering at the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House in Sioux Falls. Read the story at the link on our bio! #service

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The @saintjohnsprep community gathered Oct. 8 to celebrate the blessing of the newly restored Ford-McCormick Field, formerly Lake Sagatagan Field. The school’s pep band played as students made their way from the school to the field, where Chaplain Benedictine Father Edward Vebelun led the blessing. Captains of the girls’ and boys’ soccer teams sprinkled the field with holy water before joining Head of School Jon McGee for the ribbon cutting. #highschoolsoccer #blessing

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ICYMI: WORLD MISSION ROSARY⁠
Since this ministry began, at least 16 groups and countless individuals have participated and contributed to making rosaries. Read more at the link in our bio! #worldmissionrosary #missionmonth

Happy feast of St. Francis! The @franciscansisters

Happy feast of St. Francis! The @franciscansisterslf_mn celebrated the life and legacy of their patron, St. Francis of Assisi, Oct. 4 by hosting a Blessing of the Animals. @bishoppatricknearycsc joined them for a special Mass and lunch before the blessing, which is held annually to honor Francis, the patron saint of animals and all creation. The outdoor event, held on the front lawn of the motherhouse, welcomed several dogs, a few cats and one turtle for an individual blessing during the service. #stfrancisofassisi #careforcreation

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