May 16, 2020

National shrine in Washington celebrates two 100-year milestones

On May 16, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington — the largest Catholic church in North America and one of the 10 largest churches in the world — marks the 100th anniversary of the blessing of the land on which it was built.

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At Home on the Farm: One Family’s Spiritual Quest

Kyle and Cyndi Kramer live with their three small children 8-year-old twins Eva and Clare and 5-year-old Eli in a home Kyle built largely by himself. They use solar power, a cistern and firewood they harvest from their woods. The ...
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Islam

A Deacon’s Journey through Islam

While watching the evening news, I realized how my ignorance of Islam hindered me as a U.S. citizen and as a Catholic.
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Priests ‘Walk for the Poor’ to raise money, pray for all hit by virus

As four priests of the Archdiocese of Washington started out on a three-day, 54-mile "Walk for the Poor," they wanted those suffering from the impact of the coronavirus to know they are not alone, that Jesus is with them.
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Italy grants temporary residency to migrant farmworkers

In an effort to curb the exploitation of migrant laborers and boost its crippling agriculture industry, the Italian government has granted temporary residency to agricultural workers without proper immigration documents.
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