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Rejoice and Be Glad - what the letter from the Pope means to us
Read Pope Francis' letter to us -- at this link.
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- The ABCs And 123s Of Catholic School Safety
  
  With the new school year in session nationwide, our Catholic Schools find themselves balancing the challenges of returning to a “normal” school year while remaining mindful of new instructional...
- What Was Said At The National Catholic Prayer Breakfast In Washington, DC?
  
  Jeff Cavins, Catholic Bible evangelist, and Most Reverend Steven J. Lopes the Bishop of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter had the opportunity to share some words of wisdom at the...
- 5 Ways For Catholic Teachers To Prepare For The School Year
  
  The Catholic school teacher is called to plant and nurture seeds that will bear fruit during the school year. Today, I thought I’d share 5 tips on how to prepare for the upcoming school year. These...
- What You Shouldn’t Say When A Friend Miscarries…And What You Should
  
  If you’ve had the terrible, heart-wrenching misfortune of losing a child by miscarriage, I understand. And so does St. Zelie Martin, who experienced child loss multiple times. People try to help, and...
- “I’m Not Pro-Murdering Babies”: A Catholic Response And Resources
  
  There has been a post circulating around Facebook and other places which begins “I’m not pro-murdering babies.” The post then presents various circumstances in which an abortion could be justified...
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News from the Vatican
- Vatican City issues COVID-19 ‘Green Pass’ mandate for entry
  
  On Oct. 1, everyone who enters Vatican City will need a COVID-19 pass showing they have either been fully vaccinated, tested negative, or have recently recovered from the disease.
- Church needs to hear God speaking through those who are hurting, pope says
  
  To listen to the Holy Spirit, members of the church must listen to each other and especially to those who are marginalized, Pope Francis said, explaining how dioceses are to help the church prepare...
- Greatness is measured by service, pope says
  
  In God's view, human greatness is measured by how one serves or helps someone who cannot offer anything in exchange, Pope Francis said.
- Getting old is not a disease, it’s a privilege, pope tells older priests
  
  Getting to be a ripe old age is a privilege, Pope Francis told older priests.
- Leadership is distorted by thirst for power, betraying charism, pope says
  
  Pope Francis praised Catholic lay movements and associations for living out the Gospel in their everyday lives and for promoting education, social support and evangelization in the world's...
National Catholic Register
- The Religious Freedom Cases the Supreme Court Could Hear — And Refuse — This Fall
  
  Catholic News Agency Religious sisters show their support for the Little Sisters of the Poor outside the Supreme Court, where oral arguments were heard on March 23, 2016 in the Zubik v. Burwell...
- San Marino to Vote on Abortion Legalization Sept. 26
  
  Alex Ugalek The nation of about 35,000 people, which is estimated to be over 90% Catholic, will vote Sept. 26 on whether to allow abortions up to 12 weeks into pregnancy; Abortion has been...
- ‘The Most Radical Abortion Bill of All Time’: House to Vote This Week on Codifying ‘Right’ to Abortion
  
  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., a Catholic, announced the House vote on the bill earlier this month after the Texas Heartbeat Act went into effect restricting abortions after detection of a...
- Pope Francis Invokes Abraham Lincoln in Message to Safeguarding Summit
  
  Vatican Media Pope Francis is shown giving his general audience address in the library of the Apostolic Palace on Jan. 27. The Holy Father urged leaders to put the welfare of victims ahead...
- Supreme Court Sets Argument Date for Challenge to ‘Roe v. Wade’
  
  Addie Mena/CNA United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. “It is time to follow the science and modernize our laws,” stated Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of the Susan B. Anthony...
Catholic News Service
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- Catechism teaches marijuana use should be avoided, says moral theologian
  
  DETROIT (CNS) — In Michigan, the signs are everywhere. Driving down Interstate 94 in either...
- COMMENTARY: Learning all about Jesus
  
  Over the summer, we took a family road trip to Pennsylvania, breaking in our new...
- Greatness is measured by service, pope says
  
  VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In God’s view, human greatness is measured by how one serves...
- Catholic foster parents open door, hearts to over 100 babies in 43 years
  
  ST. CLOUD, Minn. (CNS) — When Travis and Rhonda Kitch met Ron and Jane Brown...
- Biden administration reopens, expands immigration program for minors
  
  WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Biden administration in mid-September reinitiated and expanded an immigration program aimed...