VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a video message to the people of Portugal, Pope Francis said he would visit Fatima…
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Pope gives young people three missions before synod, WYD
ROME (CNS) – On the eve of Palm Sunday, Pope Francis gave young people several missions: to ask their grandparents…
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Initial reaction to refugee ban ranges from concern to opposition
By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — Within hours of President Donald Trump’s new executive order March 6 banning refugees from…
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Pope: Lent breathes life into world asphyxiated by sin
ROME (CNS) — Lent is a time to receive God’s breath of life, a breath that saves humanity from suffocating…
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Ash Wednesday: Ancient tradition still thrives in modern times
By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — In more ways than one, Ash Wednesday — celebrated March 1 this year —…
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