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New documentary on Sister Thea Bowman highlights her faith, justice work
A new documentary on Sister Thea Bowman shines a light on her life and work as an advocate for racial justice and intercultural understanding.
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Blessed John Paul I, ‘the smiling pope,’ showed God’s goodness, pope says
Beatifying Blessed John Paul I, Pope Francis praised the late pope for showing the world God's goodness and for living the Gospel without compromise.
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Michigan Ukrainian Catholic school welcomes nearly 100 war refugees
This fall, approximately 100 students from war-torn Ukraine will join Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic School, which in a normal year has an enrollment of about 200 students.
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Protection of children now in sights of Congress, FTC, tech firms
Nearly every parent’s biggest worry is how to provide for the health, safety and welfare of their children. It’s a concern that takes many forms: getting them to school safely and back again, serving them the best food and housing ...
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Parishioners reclaim Ojibwe language through hymn translation
Holding a wooden flute, Larry Martin stood during a recent Mass and welcomed the congregation to join the responsorial psalm. He began: "Aw ge-chi-twaaa-wen-daa-go-zid, Gi-gi-zhe-ma-ni-doo-mi-nann." The language was Ojibwe, and the words translated to "Our God is one who is ...
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Pope: Without forgiveness and humility, injustice will rage
The world will keep witnessing wars, violence and injustice as long as people fail to understand that true freedom comes from seeking God's will, love and mercy, Pope Francis said.
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Survey: Young adults are engaged and at risk of leaving the church