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Catholic colleges and universities have key role to play in restoring ‘the order of grace’ to our nation and world, Cardinal McElroy says

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This series follows the election, installation, and early pontificate of Pope Leo XIV, offering continuing coverage of his vision, teachings, and leadership of the universal Church. From the Sistine Chapel to Saint Peter’s Square, and beyond, the Catholic Standard chronicles the first steps of this new chapter in the life of the Church.

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Pope praises religious for courageous witness serving the marginalized

Judge cites Gospel verses in releasing Liam Conejo Ramos and his father from immigrant detention

Skiing came to Central Europe thanks to an adventurous priest, Catholic newspaper says

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Sainthood cause formally opened for northwoods catechist of ‘this wild country’

Pope welcomes new Marian mosaic, St. Rose of Lima statue in Vatican Gardens

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