Church Universal
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A source of news and stories concerning the Church, its people, and the world.
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The sources below change often, some on a daily basis, and are on a wide variety of topics of interest to all Catholics— hence, the heading of Church Universal. With this in mind, there is likely always something of interest appearing, giving visitors a reason to return regularly. Food for the mind and soul.
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Catholic News Service:
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CHALATENANGO, El Salvador (CNS) — In one of the regions of El Salvador most battered...
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GLEN ALLEN, Va. (CNS) — When St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Glen Allen received...
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CHALATENANGO, El Salvador (CNS) — Bishop Oswaldo Escobar Aguilar walked, undetected, into the small cemetery....
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News from the Vatican:
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On the 40th anniversary of the murder of four American missionaries in El Salvador, Vatican officials, including Pope Francis, have praised the women as martyrs and models of evangelization and of...
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While sin may distort and disfigure the image of Christ that every person bears, it does not completely erase it, nor does it remove people from God's abundant mercy, Pope Francis said.
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The approval decades ago of a Zairean rite of the Roman Missal demonstrated that it is possible also to develop a rite for the Amazon region, Pope Francis said in a preface to a new book.
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Today's Readings:
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Reading 1 IS 26:1-6Responsorial Psalm PS 118:1 AND 8-9, 19-21, 25-27AGospel MT 7:21, 24-27
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Video ReportingAround the Globe:
Below are videos from various sources reporting on the news and topics of the day.
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Vatican YouTube
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Rome Reports
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Catholic News Service
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Commentary:
Videos and articles to lend inspiration, stimulate thought, and stir conversation...
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Word on Fire
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On Racism and Defending Life
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ALL MEN AND WOMEN ARE CREATED IN GOD'S IMAGE
Racism is a sin, the effects of which have become painfully and violently evident in cities across the U.S. in recent weeks. The Catholic Church has always held that every human being, regardless of his or her skin color, is made in the image and likeness of God, and therefore, has intrinsic value and worth. Racism destroys that dignity that God bestows. It has no place in our societies or in our hearts.
For additional reading, prayers and resources, go to the Insights page.
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Re-imagined: The
Pittsburgh Catholic 'Online'A new, online version of the Pittsburgh Catholic is now live! It offers some of the stories, columns and updates you loved in the printed newspaper alongside fresh, new content to connect you to your faith. Issues can be downloaded from the site for readers to print for their own reference or to share with others who do not have internet access. We welcome it back and pray for a successful relaunch.
About The Pittsburgh Catholic
Founded in 1844 by the first bishop of Pittsburgh, The Pittsburgh Catholic was a print publication until the COVID-19 Pandemic hit in March 2020. At that time it was the oldest Catholic newspaper in continuous publication in the United States. The news operation resumed, with an online edition only, in late September 2020.
Access the new online edition by clicking on the image.
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The Pittsburgh Catholic is the official news source of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, and serves as a valuable resource for the history of this region.
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