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Remains of Father Emil Kapaun, Korean War military chaplain, identified
A U.S. government forensic team announced March 4 it has identified the remains of Father Emil Kapaun, a priest of the Diocese of Wichita, who was an Army chaplain and died in a Chinese prisoner-of-war camp during the Korean War.
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Bishop Rhoades: Latest COVID-19 vaccine can be used in good conscience
In a new video, the chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Doctrine reiterated that use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine "can be used in good moral conscience."
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Pope, Iraqi Shiite leader affirm importance of dialogue, respect
In a low-key meeting followed closely in Iraq and beyond, Pope Francis and Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the influential leader of Shiite Muslims in Iraq, spent 45 minutes speaking privately.
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Catholic health care officials aim to get COVID-19 vaccine to everyone
To make sure COVID-19 vaccines reach everyone, Catholic health care officials are working to overcome hurdles of bias, language barriers, and technology and transportation access.
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St. Bonaventure University president dies of COVID-19 complications
Dennis R. DePerro, the 21st president of St. Bonaventure University, died of COVID-19 complications March 1. He was 62.
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Precautions taken, pope sees Iraq trip as sign of love
Pope Francis and his aides are well aware of the security and health risks involved with his planned trip to Iraq, but "all the precautions have been taken" and the pope feels a sense of "urgency" to show his love ...
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Minnesota faith leaders pray for peace, justice during Floyd trial
Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis prayed March 7 for peace and justice in the upcoming trial of a white former city police officer charged in the death of George Floyd, an African American. He died while in police custody last May.