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Vatican

Prayer, social justice are inseparable, pope tells the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

August 28, 2026

Nation

Dolly Parton’s life of faith

August 27, 2026

Nation

Protestantism, piccolos and priesthood: Rector’s journey to leading the nation’s first seminary

August 26, 2026

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‘Un misionero de corazón’: Grupos católicos dan la bienvenida al Papa León XIV, el primer Papa nacido en EEUU

May 8, 2025

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El cardenal Prevost, misionero de EEUU, es elegido Papa y toma el nombre de León XIV

May 8, 2025

Vatican

Who was Pope Leo XIII, the father of social doctrine?

May 8, 2025

Vatican

Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV

May 8, 2025

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Here’s what happens after a new pope is elected

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