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Teen was 'influencer for God,' mother says on eve of son's beatification
In early October along the pristine medieval streets of Assisi, a city ubiquitous with references to St. Francis, posters bore the image of a different modern saint-in-the-making: Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian tech whiz.
New U.N. nuncio addresses economic inequities made worse by COVID-19
In an Oct. 7 address to the United Nations' Economic and Financial Committee, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Vatican's newly appointed nuncio, took note of the many economic inequities made worse by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Pope praises women's consultation group at Council for Culture
Four years after the Pontifical Council for Culture instituted a Permanent Women's Consultation Group to bring women's experiences and voices to the council's deliberations, Pope Francis noted that they represent a "novelty" at the Holy See.
El Paso bishop tests positive for COVID-19, quarantines self
Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso is self-quarantining at his home after a test taken Oct. 3 indicated he had tested positive for COVID-19.
Finance measures meant to expel 'merchants' from the temple, Pope says
The latest financial transparency measures enacted at the Vatican are meant to restore order, ensuring money serves its purpose and does not become an object of idolatry, Pope Francis told European finance experts.
2020 Christmas stamp shows Peruvian painting of Our Lady of Guapulo
A new postage stamp for Christmas shows detail from an 18th-century Peruvian painting of Our Lady of Guapulo.
Face masks deemed expression of faith that deepens safety precaution
When Father Brian S. Lewis walked into St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church ...
Chaplains the focus of Pastoral Care Week Oct. 25-31
Pastoral Care Week will take place Oct. 25-31, with the theme “Collaborative Health care: Chaplains Complete the Picture.”
Georgetown panelist: Encyclical offers 'alternative way of looking at life'
Pope Francis' new encyclical "Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social Friendship" offers many things to consider for the Church, its members and society.
Pope calls for politics to rediscover its vocation to work for common good
People who think politics is sinking to new lows may find comfort in knowing Pope Francis also is concerned about the debasement of what Church teaching has described as a "lofty vocation."
Notre Dame president tests positive for coronavirus
Holy Cross Father John Jenkins, president of the University of Notre Dame, has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Pope: Make the world a better place by recognizing each other as kin
Calling all people of goodwill to care for one another as brothers and sisters, Pope Francis urged people not to despair of making the world a better place, but to start creating the world they want through personal action and political lobbying.
Pope signs new encyclical in Assisi
Bringing the Vatican official in charge of translations with him, Pope Francis signed his new encyclical, "Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social Friendship," at the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi, source of the document's title and inspiration.
Pope tells new Swiss Guards that Christ stands beside them at all times
Meeting new recruits to the Swiss Guard, Pope Francis assured them that God always stands by their side, offering them comfort and consolation.
Tomb of young Italian tech whiz opened for veneration
The tomb of Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian teenager who used his computer programming skills to spread devotion to the Eucharist, was opened for veneration before his beatification in Assisi.
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