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‘Long live Notre Dame de Paris!’ Jubilation as iconic Catholic cathedral reopens

National Shrine peals bells in celebration of reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

Cardinal Gregory issues dispensation for Dec. 9 observance of the Immaculate Conception

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‘Long live Notre Dame de Paris!’ Jubilation as iconic Catholic cathedral reopens

National Shrine peals bells in celebration of reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

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Restoring and renewing Notre Dame Cathedral

New Netflix film presents the life of the Virgin Mary

CUA students participate in ‘Business as a Vocation’ trade show

Collection for retired religious will be taken up on Dec. 7-8

Vatican prepares to welcome millions of ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ for Holy Year

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Restoring and renewing Notre Dame Cathedral

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Photo Gallery: Veneration of St. Thomas Aquinas relic at St. Dominic Church in Washington

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CUA students participate in ‘Business as a Vocation’ trade show

Collection for retired religious will be taken up on Dec. 7-8

Corporate leader discusses leadership, service and faith at Catholic Business Network luncheon

National Shrine, other U.S. basilicas and Churches to ring bells at the moment Notre Dame Cathedral reopens

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New cardinals from 17 nations are called to build Church unity, pope says

Vatican prepares to welcome millions of ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ for Holy Year

Christmas celebratory again in Holy Land amid ongoing war; patriarch urges pilgrims to return

Preparations begin for opening Holy Doors at Vatican, Rome basilicas

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Vatican norms for Jubilee indulgence include pilgrimage, penance, service

Archbishop Sheen's beatification 'inevitable' amid growing devotion, says foundation head

Pope, cardinal advisers discuss collegiality, role of women

Pope asks the faithful to pray for God’s gift of hope

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New Netflix film presents the life of the Virgin Mary

Bringing Mary to life on screen is a challenge, say two Marian scholars

‘Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints,’ streaming, Fox Nation

‘The Chosen’ Season 5 coming Lent 2025; Last Supper scene grounded in Roumie’s Eucharistic devotion

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Thanksgiving Junior Saints – what students are thankful for

Junior Saints: Caring for the gift of God’s creation

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Care for Creation

Siena College symposium answers ‘Earth’s cry’ with ‘humanity’s call’ to care for creation

The Eucharist can recommit the faithful to care of creation, say bishops

Faith in God must lead to respect for creation, patriarch says

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