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Real Madrid, Europe’s best soccer team, offers championship trophy to Virgin of Almudena
The archbishop of Madrid received unusual guests June 2 as Europe's best soccer team, Real Madrid, came to the Spanish capital's St. Mary the Royal of the Almudena Cathedral to offer its championship trophy to Mary.
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D-Day’s 80th anniversary honors the past, aims to teach future generations, French bishop says
The Catholic Church in France prepares to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Normandy landings June 6, a date known as D-Day that marked the beginning of the liberation of France and Europe from Nazi Germany's occupation during World War II.
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Experts: Trump’s felony conviction historic, with potential ramifications
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 felony counts by a Manhattan jury for falsifying business records in paying hush money to an adult film actress in the closing days of the 2016 campaign.
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Synod report for U.S. shows ‘deep desire to rebuild’ the body of Christ
Growth, undeniable tensions and "a deep desire to rebuild and strengthen" the body of Christ have emerged as key themes in the latest synod report for the Catholic Church in the U.S.
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His lifelong dream was to be a saint, Blessed Carlo Acutis’ mother says
While many Catholics around the world rejoiced upon hearing the news that Pope Francis had approved a second miracle attributed to Blessed Carlo Acutis, none was happier than his mother, Antonia Salzano.
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Ukrainian youth make pilgrimage to Medjugorje, praying for peace
A group of Ukrainian youth have made a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, asking Mary to bring peace as Russia doubles down on its 11-year war in Ukraine and brutally targets civilians.
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Biden signs executive order temporarily shutting down asylum requests
President Joe Biden June 4 signed an executive order aimed at reducing unauthorized border crossings by asylum-seekers. The move was expected and comes as Biden faces increasing political pressure on the issue of migration in the midst of his reelection bid.