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God ‘protected us,’ says Myanmar family after Kentucky tornado

By Elizabeth Wong Barnstead BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (CNS) – Ben Ghung Awm’s Catholic faith has always sustained him – from escaping the turmoil of his home country, to being imprisoned […]

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News Briefs: April 3, 2022

USCCB president, committee chairmen recommit church to pro-life initiatives WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNS) – As the nation awaits the U.S. Supreme Court’s most significant abortion ruling in decades, the president of […]

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Ecumenical patriarch pledges solidarity with Ukrainians during visit

By Jonathan Luxmoore WARSAW, Poland (CNS) – Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople pledged solidarity with Ukrainians forced to flee their country and thanked neighboring Poland for showing “generosity, charity and […]

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News Briefs: March 27, 2022

Pope to consecrate Russia, Ukraine to Mary VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary during a penitential prayer service in […]

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Pope promulgates Curia reform, emphasizing missionary nature

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Nine years after taking office, Pope Francis promulgated his constitution reforming the Roman Curia, a project he began with his international College of Cardinals shortly after […]

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Nonstop bombing, exploding buildings: Priest describes Mariupol attacks

By Jonathan Luxmoore WARSAW, Poland (CNS) – A Ukrainian priest described escaping from his bombed-out parish in Mariupol and said he still hopes some Catholics will survive the relentless Russian […]

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Schools use CRS Rice Bowls to join in aiding millions

Lent began a little later by the calendar date, but the penitential season still provides opportunities to make sacrifices. The nostalgia of the small, foldable paper boxes that rest on […]

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Pope: ‘There is no justification’ for ‘sacrilegious’ war on Ukraine

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis again condemned Russia’s war on Ukraine, calling it a “senseless massacre” and “sacrilegious” attack on human life. “Sadly, the violent aggression against Ukraine does […]

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Legislative session saw progress in protecting most vulnerable 

From backing a pro-life bill that passed the General Assembly to helping to halt a measure that would have taken financial advantage of the poor, the Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) […]

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News Briefs: March 20, 2022

Russian Catholic: Current ‘situation very like the atheist Soviet Union’ WARSAW, Poland (CNS) – A Catholic professor said Russia’s clergy fear arrest if they question the war against Ukraine and […]

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All-star lineup: Why a canonization in 1622 still draws attention

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The Vatican has hosted many massive and moving canonization ceremonies over the centuries, but a rite held in 1622 continues to be commemorated by devotees and […]

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Love of drawing leads to national recognition for Utah Catholic

By Linda Peterson SPRINGVILLE, Utah (CNS) – A love of drawing and an affinity for the art of doodling has led Gabby Gauchay to an unexpected vocation as well as […]