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Family and friends, the 2024 election and Thanksgiving
The shrug also helps us to remember that good people may disagree and still be good people, and that most of us are doing the best we can, by such light as we are given.
Faith, school and parish support are source of strength for Olympic champion swimmer
The most decorated U.S. female Olympian in history, Ledecky paid a visit Oct. 22 to her high school alma mater, Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda, to show students her medals and to talk about her Olympic experiences.
Joy, gratitude over news of Acutis and Frassati canonization dates
News that canonization dates have been set for Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, who have become popular patrons for teens and young adults, is being met with joy and gratitude by a number of Catholics in the U.S.
Brooklyn, N.Y., priest removed from parish for mishandling $1.9 million in funds
A Brooklyn, N.Y., priest has been removed as pastor after an investigation revealed he had transferred close to $2 million in parish funds to bank accounts affiliated with the embattled New York City mayor’s former chief of staff.
A Eucharistic Word: Waiting
The Eucharist, as the source and summit of Christian life, has much to teach us about waiting.
Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including abortion pill ban
A Wyoming judge ruled Nov. 18 that two state laws restricting abortion — including one banning chemical or medication abortions — violated the state’s constitution and could not be enforced.
Kenyan Catholic Church rejects President Ruto’s financial donation
A disagreement between the Catholic bishops in Kenya and the government has taken a new twist, with the church rejecting a $40,000 donation from President William Ruto.
Franciscan Father Vincent de Paul Cushing dies at 90
A funeral Mass for Franciscan Father Vincent de Paul Cushing will be offered at noon on Nov. 23 at St. Camillus Church in Silver Spring. Father Cushing died Nov. 14. He was 90.
Pope approves simplified rites for papal funeral, burial
Pope Francis, who will celebrate his 88th birthday in December, has approved simplified liturgical rites for the death of a pontiff.
Laity, women do not ‘rank’ last in the church, pope says at general audience
There are no second-class Christians, Pope Francis said. The laity, including women, and the clergy all have special gifts to edify the church in unity and holiness.
Pope: Interreligious dialogue key to peace, youth education
As the world faces the persistent threat of nuclear conflict, people of faith must unite in advocating for peace and fostering dialogue, Pope Francis said.