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February 22, 2023

Pope marks anniversary of Russia’s ‘absurd, cruel’ war on Ukraine

February 22, 2023

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Pope Francis asked, “Can the Lord forgive so many crimes and so much violence? …

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The Undimmed Power of the Gospel

February 22, 2023
Francis took a literal approach to the Gospel. He began with the most basic interpretation of a text, but he didn’t stop there.
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Cross in a bowl of ashes

Displaying Our Faith

February 22, 2023
Sometimes, a person might seem to want to ask what the ashes on your forehead mean, but are too shy or don’t want to offend you by asking.
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Woman with ashes on her melon | Lent with St. Clare

Lent with St. Clare: Ash Wednesday

February 22, 2023
Today is the start of our Lenten journey. On our foreheads we wear ashes, a sign that we are made of dust and to dust we shall return. Such an outward sign conveys a message that words do not.
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