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Nation

Court allows multifaith challenge of Trump administration policy to permit ICE arrests at churches

October 23, 2026
Vatican

Pope Leo cancels Assisi visit on doctor’s advice following lung surgery

October 23, 2026
World

Scandinavian Catholics debate how to handle new wave of conversions

October 23, 2026
Local • Schools

Living legend: Bishop Miege celebrates new Melissa Reynolds Scholarship

October 23, 2026
Vatican

Vatican’s doctrine office publishes ‘Venite ad Me’ on passing on the faith amid ‘epochal change’

October 22, 2026

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World

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Local • Team of the Week

High school team of the week: St. Thomas Aquinas girls tennis

October 20, 2026
Local • Schools

Holy Family students thrilled with new playground

October 20, 2026
Local • Youth & young adult

Upcoming conference invites girls to explore faith, identity

October 20, 2026
Local • Religious life

Two communities answer one calling

October 20, 2026
Archdiocese • Local

Special Mass to observe All Souls Day and Día de los Muertos

October 20, 2026
Nation

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World

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World

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Local • Religious life

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Vatican

Pope Leo returns to Vatican window for Angelus saying prayers...

October 18, 2026
Archdiocese • Local

Nonprofit founder fosters dreams with second chances

October 18, 2026
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