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Epiphany of the Lord
The feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord is celebrated throughout most of the world on Jan. 6, 2021. In the United States, the Solemnity is celebrated either on Jan. 6 or, according to the […]
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Soccer legend Maradona was ‘poet’ on the field, pope says
The legendary career of the late Diego Armando Maradona proved that he wasn’t just a skilled soccer player, but a true artist whose creativity and athleticism brought joy to countless fans, Pope Francis said. “On […]
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Poverty, not presents, is at heart of Christmas celebration, pope says
VATICAN CITY—Current restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic can help people put Christ, and not the constant need to purchase gifts, at the center of the Christmas season, Pope Francis said. The pope told pilgrims […]
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Sisters, volunteers see no end to the need for food, other help amid pandemic
In a time of uncertainty, one thing U.S. women religious and others who have been providing food during the COVID-19 pandemic know for sure is that the number of those who need food assistance has […]
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Vatican addresses COVID-19 vaccines
VATICAN CITY—The Vatican’s doctrinal office said that when alternative vaccines are not available, it is morally acceptable to receive COVID-19 vaccines developed or tested using cell lines originating from aborted fetuses. However, “the licit use […]
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World Day of Peace message: no peace without a “culture of care”
In his message for the 54th World Day of Peace, which will be celebrated on Jan. 1, 2021, Pope Francis offers the Church’s social doctrine as a compass to foster a culture of care for […]
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Mary is reminder of God’s blessing, pope says on Guadalupe feast
VATICAN CITY—The humble image of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a reminder of the gift of God’s abundant blessings to all men and women, Pope Francis said. By contemplating her, Christians can fully understand God’s […]
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Want to help someone else this Christmas? Here are some giving ideas
WASHINGTON—The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, forest fires, hurricanes, wars and other events this year have hit the world’s economies hard, leaving many unemployed and unable to pay for rent and even food. As Catholic organizations try […]
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Jupiter, Saturn to put on ‘Christmas Star’ show at winter solstice
CLEVELAND—A once-every-two-decade conjunction involving the solar system’s two gas giants will give earthbound observers a look at a so-called “Christmas Star” on the winter solstice. Come sunset Dec. 21 in any time zone around the […]
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No pandemic can extinguish Christ’s light, pope says at Angelus
VATICAN CITY—No pandemic and no kind of crisis can extinguish the light of Christ, Pope Francis said. May people let his light into their heart “and let us lend a hand to those who need […]