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Pope Francis meets with delegates to the general chapter of the Order of Friars Minor during an audience with 200 Franciscan leaders at the Vatican May 26. U.S. Franciscan Father Michael Perry, who was re-elected head of the order May 21, is seated to the right of the pope. (CNS photo/L'Osservatore Romano) See POPE-FRANCISCANS May 26, 2015.

US Friars Extend Global Condolences for Pope Francis

With the news spreading across the world regarding Pope Francis’ passing, the Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe react with words of comfort and peace, recognizing Pope Francis’ impact and legacy.
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U.S. set to accept up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees

The Biden administration said March 24 that the United States plans to welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainians as refugees.
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Catholic advocates keep calling for end to ‘shameful’ immigration rule

Two years after the implementation of a public health rule limiting who enters the U.S. at its borders, Catholic immigration advocates keep calling out the Biden administration for continuing it and they are demanding its demise.
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USCCB president, committee chairmen recommit church to pro-life initiatives

As the nation awaits the U.S. Supreme Court's most significant abortion ruling in decades, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the chairmen of eight USCCB committees joined together "in prayer and expectant hope that states will ...
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St. Bernadette’s relics to begin first tour to U.S. in Florida in April

The relics of St. Bernadette, the Marian visionary of Lourdes, France, will tour the United States for the first time.
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Pope promulgates Curia reform, emphasizing church’s missionary nature

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 taking office in 2013.
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Women symbolize Ukraine’s strength, courage, archbishop says

Women defending their nation, staying behind to care for loved ones, mourning loss and death, or fleeing to bring their children to safety all symbolize hope for Ukraine, said the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church.
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