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    May 16, 20224

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Nation/World. March 18, 2022

After 11 years of conflict, Syria ‘off media’s radar,’ cardinal says

By Catholic News Service

As much of the world’s attention is turned toward the pandemic and the current crisis in Ukraine, the conflict that has engulfed Syria for over a decade has been largely forgotten, said the apostolic nuncio to Syria.

Feature. Nation/World. December 25, 2021

Pope prays Christmas will bring yearning for peace, dialogue

By Catholic News Service

Before giving his Christmas blessing to the city of Rome and to the world, Pope Francis drew attention to the many places around the globe and within human hearts in need of Jesus, the prince of peace.

Nation/World. October 31, 2021

Photos of the Week: Nov. 1, 2021

By Catholic News Service

In the spotlight: President meets with pope, “rally nuns,” “voice of the unborn”

Nation/World. March 21, 2021

Photos of the Week: March 22, 2021

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In the spotlight: St. Patrick’s Day, vigil for shooting victims, Myanmar violence

Nation/World. January 24, 2021

Photos of the Week: Jan. 17-24, 2021

By The Central Minnesota Catholic

In the spotlight this week: presidential inauguration, pro-life rally, COVID-19 memorial.

Nation/World. December 11, 2020

Pope encourages church’s efforts to bring peace, aid to Syria, Iraq

By Catholic News Service

Pope Francis sent a video message Dec. 10 to an online meeting about the Syrian and Iraqi humanitarian crises.

Nation/World. July 20, 2020

Catholic hospitals in Syria working to help indigent patients

By Catholic News Service

Three Catholic-run hospitals providing life-saving services free of charge to vulnerable Syrians hope to aid some 50,000 patients by the project’s end next year.

Nation/World. July 4, 2019

Pope meets Putin; two leaders talk about Ukraine, Syria, Venezuela

By Catholic News Service

Pope Francis welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Vatican July 4, and the two discussed the ongoing wars in Eastern Ukraine and in Syria, the Vatican said. Russia plays a major role in both conflicts.

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Español May 18, 2022

Papa: Hay que abordar temas de pobreza que empujan a niños al trabajo

Español May 18, 2022

Gobierno defiende decisión de dar fórmula para bebés migrantes

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Obispos expresan dolor, condenan tiroteo por motivos raciales en Buffalo

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Papa: El pasado debe ser fuente de inspiración, no destino

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Reforma migratoria no puede esperar, dice el papa en mensaje

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Bajas tasas de natalidad empobrecen el futuro, dice el papa

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Around the DioceseEucharistic RevivalFeature May 9, 2022

Invitations from others encouraged Paynesville parishioner’s love of the Eucharist

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith May 4, 2022

Relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis find home in Diocese of Trenton, New Jersey

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Eucharistic preachers seek to inspire the faithful to encounter Jesus

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5 big things to know about the National Eucharistic Revival

Arts & CultureEucharistic Revival April 20, 2022

Priest: Film on lives changed by Holy Hour will move viewers ‘to action’

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith April 19, 2022

Exhibit of eucharistic miracles seeks to bolster faith in Real Presence

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith April 11, 2022

Eucharistic revival called ‘a movement’ that gets to core of Catholic faith

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