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By Ramon Gonzalez
LAC STE. ANNE, Alberta – For years, the alcohol, the drugs, the parties consumed Taras Kraychuk. Then, literally, he saw the light. He’s now Father Taras (Terry) Kraychuk, serving as a hieromonk – pastor-monk – in the Ukrainian Catholic Church and living the monastic life near Derwent, Alberta. For 12 years, Father Kraychuk has followed […]
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By Simone Orendain
MANILA, Philippines – A recent fashion show in Manila’s business district was in full swing, with models walking the runway slinging brightly colored purses of different styles from Philippine fashion powerhouse Rajo Laurel’s latest collection. The high-fashion purses have come a long way from their humble beginnings: floor mats made of old rags discarded in […]
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By Judith Sudilovsky Catholic News Service
JERUSALEM – The winding road from the Mount of Olives to the streets of the Old City of Jerusalem was alive with music and song in many languages as global pilgrims joined local Christian Palestinians in the traditional Palm Sunday procession commemorating Jesus’ entry into the city. “This is the only day in the year […]
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By Catholic News Service
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy – Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her husband Mark Kelly, a U.S. astronaut, met briefly with Pope Benedict XVI at the end of the pope’s weekly general audience Aug. 8. Giffords, who was shot and seriously wounded during a political appearance in Arizona in 2011, traveled to Rome with her husband […]
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By Wally Carew
BOSTON – Growing up, the toughest person in Coach Tom Coughlin’s life was not the local playground bully, the wise guy at the school bus stop, or any one of his rough and tumble friends. No way. Not even close. The person most respected and most feared was a St. Joseph nun. Her name was […]
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By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON – A $20 million gift is expected to help boost Georgetown University’s profile as a major center for environmental education and research. The gift from an anonymous donor affiliated with the school launches the Georgetown Environment Initiative, which university officials said will advance the interdisciplinary study of the environment in relation to society and […]
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By Sara Angle Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON (CNS) – If you have ever attended a wedding, chances are you have a candle, monogrammed tin of mints, lace-wrapped Hershey’s Kisses or a heart-shaped bottle opener to prove it. Wedding favors can be a great way to thank guests for attending, and they also say a lot about the couple. When a favor […]
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By Christie L. Chicoine
PHILADELPHIA – Tina Kent credits the Girl Scouts for teaching her skills in leadership, conflict resolution and critical thinking and for giving her an appreciation for the outdoors and opportunities to travel. Kent became a Brownie at age 8 in her native Vermillion, S.D., and remained a Scout until she was a teenager in Waco, […]
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By Sara Angle Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON (CNS) – Catholics who abstain from meat on Fridays are not only taking part in a spiritual exercise but they also are taking steps to improve their health and the environment, according to nutritional and sustainability experts. Catholics worldwide are familiar with abstaining from meat on Fridays during Lent, but since the fall of […]
Global
By Cian Molloy Catholic News Service
DUBLIN – A new city center “Camino,” or pilgrim walk, has been launched in Dublin as part of the celebrations surrounding the International Eucharistic Congress set for June 10-17. The walk, involving prayerful visits to seven of Dublin’s most historic Catholic and Anglican churches, is partly inspired by the famous pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela […]
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Pope Leo XIV
6/2/26
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