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WASHINGTON – On Ash Wednesday, February 18, Catholics in dioceses across the United States are invited to give to the annual Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). This collection, which is in its 35th year, continues its mission of helping churches in nearly…
WASHINGTON – Echoing the message Pope Leo XIV delivered at the Sunday Angelus today, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops reminded the faithful: “Peace is built on respect for people.” “Today, Pope Leo XIV reminds us that ‘the Gospel must be proclaimed and lived in every setting, serving as a…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Peace is built on respect for all people, Pope Leo XIV said after praying the Angelus with visitors gathered in St. Peter’s Square Jan. 25. The pope called for prayers for peace “in Ukraine, in the Middle East and in every region where, unfortunately, there is fighting going on for interests…
WASHINGTON – “As tens of thousands of pilgrims gathered for the annual March for Life this week, we were grateful to see the U.S. House of Representatives pass the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act and the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act,” announced bishop-chairmen of three committees of the U. S. Conference of Catholic…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Advocating for unborn children is fulfilling the Lord’s command to serve him in the most vulnerable, Pope Leo XIV told those taking part in the March for Life. “I would encourage you, especially the young people, to continue striving to ensure that life is respected in all of its stages through…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV blessed two lambs in the Urban VIII Chapel at the Vatican Jan. 21, the feast of St. Agnes, a Roman martyr who is often depicted with a lamb. Agnes also is a derivative of the Latin word for lamb, “agnus.” The lambs are raised by Trappist monks outside…