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Fully restored Notre Dame opens arms to her children (Photos)

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This Advent, prepare for the birth of Jesus as Mary did

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Pope writes faithful of persecuted Central American Church

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Iran to have a cardinal: His ministry is anything but typical

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New AirPods Christmas ad may be best of the season

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5 Bible quotes for teens struggling with mental health

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RIP: Priest took different approach to pro-life work

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Blessed Chiara Badano gives 5 tips for being a ray of light

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Art exhibit looks at miracles, strange relics, and belief

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Filipino Catholic influencers encouraged by Church official

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Haitian children recruited to armed gangs, UN reports

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Criminologist mom teaches prevention of violence among youth

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Why Pope’s visit to Corsica, not Paris, is “historical wink”

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12 Magical Advent and Christmas picture books perfect for reading aloud

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Embracing the quiet power of silence and stillness

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People in Aleppo hoping to avoid return to worst of Syrian civil war

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Pope repeats plan to visit Turkey for Council of Nicaea anniversary

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December 8: A day of prayer for Church in Nicaragua

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11 Papal hobbies and interests you didn’t know about

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Fully restored Notre Dame opens arms to her children (Photos)
Fully restored Notre Dame opens arms to her children (Photos)
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Art exhibit looks at miracles, strange relics, and belief
Art exhibit looks at miracles, strange relics, and belief
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New AirPods Christmas ad may be best of the season
New AirPods Christmas ad may be best of the season
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Iran to have a cardinal: His ministry is anything but typical
Iran to have a cardinal: His ministry is anything but typical
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RIP: Priest took different approach to pro-life work
RIP: Priest took different approach to pro-life work
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Must see: Senior with dementia’s reaction to “Ave Maria”
Must see: Senior with dementia’s reaction to “Ave Maria”
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Have you prayed to the guardian angel of your local diocese?
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British Parliament passes assisted suicide bill

“Today is indeed a very Black Friday for the vulnerable in this country," said one pro-life advocate.

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Iraqi patriarch calls for unity among heirs of Church of the East

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Haiti’s bishops plead for help as security in capital deteriorates

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Megiddo Mosaic: Earliest evidence of Jesus proclaimed as God

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Catholic order clarifies meaning of Jerusalem Cross

Jimmy Lai’s trial: Rule of law and religious freedom

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Must see: Senior with dementia’s reaction to “Ave Maria”

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Claire de Castelbajac: Youth in search of holiness

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How about giving a box of joy to a child in need this year?

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Gwen Stefani’s inspiring nod to her Catholic upbringing

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“O Come Emmanuel”: the pain of Christlessness and hope of Advent

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The Eucharist’s connection to Thursdays … and Thanksgiving

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10 Reasons I’m thankful for Thanksgiving this year

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Why we should embrace this Bible movie moment (Photos)

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“Dilexit Nos”: The heart beyond social media

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Bill Burr and humanity’s “Dirty Jesus Feet”

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How a Catholic mom’s invention makes prayer fun for kids

Mom and music educator Kelly James created the Catholic Musical Rosary Bundle to bring music and fun to family prayer.

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Heartwarming concert brings “Christmas in the convent” around the US

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Why you should read ‘Lord of the Rings’ this Advent

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Remember it’s also good to ask for help this holiday season

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Finding redemption in ‘Angels with Dirty Faces’

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5 Ways to get to know your boyfriend or girlfriend better

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Stressed? Cue Advent for spiritual and practical relief

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11 Conversation starters for Thanksgiving

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5 Heartfelt and unusual ways to show gratitude

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3 Spiritual themes to meditate on during Advent

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From Zakar to Anamnesis: The memory of salvation

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One-stop resource for all your Advent needs

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Have you prayed to the guardian angel of your local diocese?

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Why are some Advent candles red instead of purple?

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What is the liturgical color for the season of Advent?

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Here’s how to keep God at the center of Thanksgiving (Video)

Thanksgiving is celebrated by people of all faiths (or none). As Catholics there are simple, respectful ways we can help keep God at the center of the holiday.

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3 Steps to great conversations during you next girls’ night

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Here’s a comforting prayer for a sick child (Video)

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Get inspired to make your own home altar! (VIDEO)

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5 Tips to structure your day when working from home (Video)

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How to make your home more monastic (Video)

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A message if you experience postpartum depression (Video)

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Helping your child adjust to the school year (Video)

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Padre Pio’s last four words can help and inspire us (Video)

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Marriage: 2 men’s stories and 1 man’s research

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Catholic Church and Science (1): St. Augustine and great lights

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Benson’s dystopia, the euthanasia march, and prophetic fiction

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Virtues, superhabits, and what’s good for business today

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Lebanese people have strength to resist, says Bishop

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In Belgium, Catholics propose alternatives to euthanasia

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Pope praises ‘imprudent’ bishop’s lesson on cell phones

"Why don’t you talk to each other, which is much more beautiful?"

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Corsica’s Cardinal Bustillo admires Pope Francis’ freedom

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Why is Juana de la Cruz now Blessed Juana?

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Pope Francis begs us to pray for peace

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Benedict XVI considered this his gift

Pope’s busy Christmas calendar includes start of Jubilee Year, Corsica trip

“Dilexit Nos” and the scandal of the Sacred Heart

Pope Francis calls 40-year-old treaty a model for peace

Pope’s weekly audience to include Mandarin translation

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5 Sacred US monuments to visit before Christmas

These five destinations inspire prayer and joy on the journey to the manger. Whether you travel near or far, let these spaces renew your heart this Advent season.

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5 Monasteries in Spain to inspire pilgrimage and wonder

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The tiny church with a great story

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Pilgrimages in Spain beyond the Camino de Santiago

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5 Marian shrines to visit in the United States

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Rome, a city under construction for the Jubilee

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Retreat at Gethsemani: A Trappist oasis in Kentucky

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Engelberg Abbey: A spiritual haven in the Swiss Alps

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Trondheim Cathedral and the legacy of St. Olav

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‘The Chosen’ teases a gritty and emotional Season 5

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This nursing home ministry is spreading across the USA

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Electrician finds 17th-century frescoes in a Roman villa

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Medieval frescoes discovered in Slovak church

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Start-up tech company creates stunning images of Christian heritage sites

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140-year-old ‘Blackfriar site’ back in Catholic hands

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Notre Dame’s altar will have relics from these 5 modern saints

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Vatican supports Mass variations for Indigenous Mexicans

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How long is Jesus present in the Eucharist after we’ve received communion?

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A brief history of the legendary statue of the Infant of Prague

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Boy doing his homework under a streetlight goes viral, and a millionaire takes notice

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Meet the dad who’s teaching basic skills on YouTube for kids without a father figure

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The fourth largest statue in the U.S. is a Marian image in the Rocky Mountains

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How to spend an hour in adoration

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This priest saved a girl from an SS soldier, only to be killed by him the next day

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Catholic newlyweds choose meal for poor children over a wedding banquet

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10 Inspiring quotes from Pier Giorgio Frassati essential for today

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7 Ways John Paul II revolutionized the Rosary