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By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of State, visited Ukraine to hold high-level meetings, meet local Catholics and represent Pope Francis at the final stop of a pilgrimage to the Marian Shrine of Berdychiv. “My presence in Ukraine (is) to bring in person the closeness of the pope,” the cardinal said July 22 […]
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By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican is installing a new set of nine bullet-proof and shatter-proof glass panels in front of one of its most famous works of art, Michelangelo's marble "Pietà" sculpture in St. Peter's Basilica.
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By Gigi Duncan
Katie Ledecky, an Olympic athlete considered to be one of the best female swimmers of all time, often speaks about her faith and experiences of attending Catholic schools.
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By Anna Harvey
The 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis garnered nearly 60,000 Catholics July 17-21.
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN NEWS — In order to be compassionate and respond best to the needs of others, it is necessary to take time out to relax and not be anxious about getting things done, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — With world peace under serious threat, Pope Francis called on all nations to observe the Olympic truce and cease all conflicts for the traditional period before, during and after the Olympic Games in Paris.
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By Anna Harvey
INDIANAPOLIS — A hush fell over the crowd of more than 50,000 as Crookston, Minn. Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens proceeded to the center of Lucas Oil Stadium bearing a large monstrance. He placed the monstrance upon an elevated altar, and the thousands knelt in worship, while singing “O salutaris hostia.” The tenth National Eucharistic Congress […]
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By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Any Catholic who participates in the celebration July 28 of the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly can receive a plenary indulgence, the Vatican announced.
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