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The caskets of senior Democratic state assemblywoman Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, lie in state June 27, 2025, at the Minnesota Capitol in St. Paul.

Slain Minnesota lawmaker, husband remembered for lives lived ‘with purpose, meaning’

Democratic State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were shot dead in their home June 14, were remembered at their funeral Mass June 28 for living their lives "with purpose and meaning."
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Priest-chaplain: ‘At this time, at this juncture, black lives matter’

As daily protests over the death of George Floyd while in the custody of a Minneapolis police officer have spilled over into some of the United States' largest cities and roiled the nation, a chaplain to several law enforcement agencies ...
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Officials welcome Catholic-Muslim document signed by pope

The declaration signed by Pope Francis and Sheik Ahmad el-Tayeb, the grand imam of al-Azhar, during the pope’s trip to the United Arab Emirates “is a clarion call for robust dialogue that leads to peace,” said the Catholic chairman of ...
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Kobe Bryant relied on Catholic faith in tough times

As the world mourned the loss of basketball great Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others killed in a helicopter crash Jan. 26, many recalled how Bryant gave much credit to his Catholic faith for seeing him through ...
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Pope: Church’s preferential option for the poor is nonnegotiable

A missionary or church reality that is truly inspired by the Holy Spirit "manifests predilection for the poor and vulnerable as a sign and reflection of the Lord’s own preference for them," Pope Francis told the pontifical mission societies.
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Dozens gather virtually to sing psalms, hymns, songs

Notre Dame Preparatory High School's choir and alumni are bringing the world a little closer together, even when it remains far apart.
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Caution tops checklists for Catholic colleges to reopen in fall

Long before graduation ceremonies are over, college administrators usually have an eye on the upcoming fall semester. And this year, even with virtual commencement ceremonies, the look to the next academic year is inevitable.
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