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Why do we do these things? Tradition!

Tennessee teen’s letter to Pope Leo brings a reply with gift of special rosary blessed by him

Catholic filmmaker investigates UFO mysteries at the Vatican

Start a new family tradition this Advent

Pope Leo urges ‘immediately release’ of kidnapped children and teachers after gunmen abduct over 300 in a Nigerian Catholic school

El Papa León insta a la ‘liberación inmediata’ de los niños y maestros secuestrados en una escuela católica nigeriana

German bishops face new division over ‘sex identity’ guidelines for schools

Pope tells U.S. high school students their voice, ideas, faith matter

Faith outside the comfort zone

Bishop Ward offers middle schoolers a glimpse at high school life

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