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Indiana Parish Uses Christmas Light Display to Share the Gospel Message

BRIGHT, Ind. (CNS) — As dusk turned into darkness on Nov. 25, the day after Thanksgiving, colorful Christmas lights began illuminating 19 acres on the campus of St. Teresa Benedicta […]

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News Briefs: December 11, 2022

Spanish Catholic Federation Denounces Draft Family Law MADRID (CNS) — Family groups have condemned a new draft law that would recognize 16 different “family types” in the traditionally Catholic country. […]

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Keep the Creche in Christmas, Pope Urges

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Stopping to gaze at and perhaps pray before a Nativity scene is one of the best ways to remember the real meaning of Christmas, Pope Francis […]

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For Converts to Catholicism, RCIA is Now ‘OCIA’: What’s Behind the Name Change?

By Daniel Meloy IRA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (CNS) — For anyone interested in becoming Catholic, wishing to complete the sacraments or wanting to learn more about what the Church teaches, the […]

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Being ‘Inclusive’ of Those with Disabilities Means Valuing Them, Pope Says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Making churches accessible and services understandable is important, but having wheelchair ramps and sign-language interpreters is not enough for a parish to call itself “inclusive,” Pope […]

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First Deaf Priest in U.S. Visits Minnesota Parish, Inspires Jesuit Novice

By Barb Umberger MINNEAPOLIS (CNS) — Parishioners at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Minneapolis, about half of whom are deaf, had the chance to attend Mass celebrated by […]

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Annual collection aims to support nearly 25,000 elderly men and women religious

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The annual collection that supports nearly 25,000 elderly religious sisters, brothers, and religious- order priests in the United States will take place in participating dioceses on the […]

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No Heat, No Electricity: Bishop Warns of New Wave of Ukrainian Refugees

By Jonathan Luxmoore WARSAW, Poland (CNS) — A Ukrainian bishop warned huge numbers of citizens could flee to Western countries during winter, and he appealed for continued international support in […]

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News Briefs: December 4, 2022

State Supreme Court Reinstates Georgia’s Six-Week Ban on Abortions ATLANTA (CNS) – On Nov. 23, the Supreme Court of Georgia reinstated a law that bans abortions once a fetal heartbeat […]

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Nigerian Sisters Raise Awareness on Rape, Violence Against Women

BY VALENTINE IWENWANNE ENUGU, Nigeria (CNS) – Nigerian sisters and their communities are raising awareness about violence against women and child abuse and spreading their prevention mechanisms among young people […]

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Catholic High School Students Help Tell Buffalo Soldiers’ Story in Memorial

LAKELAND, Fla. (CNS) – Under the shade of oaks near the shores of Lake Beulah in Lakeland stands a bronze obelisk that tells an important story that many Americans and […]

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News Briefs: November 27, 2022

Defend the Country, Defend Your Hearts, Cardinal Says at Mass for Ukraine VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The Vatican is willing to do whatever it takes to broker a cease-fire and […]