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Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron participates in a Eucharistic procession in 2021.
Detroit archbishop says Christ's presence in Blessed Sacrament inspired him as a boy and sustains him today
Nicaraguan Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes Solórzano of Managua blesses a devotee during a Good Friday procession outside the Metropolitan Cathedral
USCCB reaffirms 'unwavering solidarity' with Nicaragua church under government persecution
Students at the newly established School of Fine Arts and Traditional Trades of the Fabbrica di San Pietro watch one of the artisans at St. Peter's Basilica work on a wall at the Vatican March 30, 2023. The six-month program is dedicated to encouraging young people to practice traditional crafts and skills that risk dying out. (CNS photo)
Vatican revives centuries' old school for young artisans
Smoke rises from burning aircraft inside Khartoum Airport during clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the army in Khartoum, Sudan, April 17, 2023.
Church leaders call for return to dialogue after fighting in Sudan left nearly 200 dead and country cut off from humanitarian help
Pope Francis greets an estimated 20,000 visitors and pilgrims who joined him for the recitation of the "Regina Coeli" prayer April 16, 2023, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican.
People wounded in life should find welcome in the church, pope says
An aerial view of the Tennessee Capitol is pictured in Nashville, April 11, 2023.
Tennessee's Catholic bishops join in letter to governor urging passage of gun safety measures
Xavière Missionary Sister Nathalie Becquart, undersecretary of the Synod of Bishops, speaks July 5, 2022, during the Catholic Media Conference in Portland, Ore.
Many women are 'the driving force of synodality,' says religious sister who is synod official at Vatican
Share Easter joy with others, pope urges
Share Easter joy with others, pope urges
Philadelphia father makes a kneeling pilgrimage in thanksgiving for son's death-defying recovery from cancer
Philadelphia father makes a kneeling pilgrimage in thanksgiving for son's death-defying recovery from cancer
Dare to seek the risen Christ to dispel the darkness, Cardinal Gregory says at Easter Vigil
Dare to seek the risen Christ to dispel the darkness, Cardinal Gregory says at Easter Vigil
Pope prays that Easter joy would break through gloom of sin, war, strife
Pope prays that Easter joy would break through gloom of sin, war, strife
Meet the artist who brings priceless icons back to life in Jerusalem
Meet the artist who brings priceless icons back to life in Jerusalem
Confession is 'encounter of love' that fights evil, pope tells priests
Confession is 'encounter of love' that fights evil, pope tells priests
National Eucharistic Revival aims to form disciples on mission with new Easter series
National Eucharistic Revival aims to form disciples on mission with new Easter series
Suspect pleads not guilty in murder of LA Auxiliary Bishop O'Connell
Suspect pleads not guilty in murder of LA Auxiliary Bishop O'Connell
Human composting, alkaline hydrolysis not acceptable for burial, say U.S. bishops
Human composting, alkaline hydrolysis not acceptable for burial, say U.S. bishops
Pregnant with conjoined twins, Detroit mother finds powerful strength in faith
Pregnant with conjoined twins, Detroit mother finds powerful strength in faith
Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his Angelus address Feb. 21, 2021
Pope hospitalized for respiratory infection, Vatican says
American Lay Missionaries Fan Embers of Catholic Faith in Ireland
American Lay Missionaries Fan Embers of Catholic Faith in Ireland
'Fraternity, Tears, Smiles': Pope Shares Hopes for the Future
'Fraternity, Tears, Smiles': Pope Shares Hopes for the Future
Knights of Columbus Pilgrimage of Blessed Mcgivney Relic Visits Three Texas Dioceses
Knights of Columbus Pilgrimage of Blessed Mcgivney Relic Visits Three Texas Dioceses
Georgetown Panel Marks Pope's 10th Anniversary, Praises His Fresh Approach to Church Teaching
Georgetown Panel Marks Pope's 10th Anniversary, Praises His Fresh Approach to Church Teaching
At Prayer Breakfast, Catholics Challenged to Assist Ukraine, Mothers and Children Post-Dobbs
At Prayer Breakfast, Catholics Challenged to Assist Ukraine, Mothers and Children Post-Dobbs
Dialogue, Not Revenge, Must Prevail in the Holy Land, Pope Says
Dialogue, Not Revenge, Must Prevail in the Holy Land, Pope Says
Saying Rosary as Family Seen as One Way to Fulfill Lenten Pillar of Prayer
Saying Rosary as Family Seen as One Way to Fulfill Lenten Pillar of Prayer
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