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As the Church prays • Contributors

Let’s review the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)

November 1, 2026
As the Church Prays
Nation

The history behind All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days

November 1, 2026
Along the way • Contributors

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Vatican

Pope receives letters from ICE detainees, pastoral workers in Chicago

October 30, 2026
World

Brother of slain Pakistani minister urges West to act as report finds Christian persecution worsens

October 30, 2026

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