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Father Joseph Douglas Lawson

Father Joseph Douglas Lawson, 87, dies in Southern Pines

January 24, 2022

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Pope Francis accepts a gift during an audience with an ecumenical delegation from Finland at the Vatican Jan. 17, 2022. Presenting the gift were Lutheran Bishop Jukka Keskitalo of Oulu, flanked by two Lutheran pastors, the Rev. Tuomo Huusko and the Rev. Mari Valjakka. The two pastors, who are wearing traditional Sámi dress, minister to the Indigenous community. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Seeking God together will bring Christians closer to each other, pope says

January 21, 2022

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Pope Francis greets the crowd as he arrives to lead his general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican Jan. 19, 2022. Also pictured is Msgr. Leonardo Sapienza, an official of the Prefecture of the Papal Household. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

People's mistakes and sins do not frighten God, pope says at audience

January 21, 2022

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March for Life, Washington, D.C.

Pray, reflect on how to protect gift of life, bishop says

January 21, 2022

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A woman touches a gold cross on the Holy Door before Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington in this Dec. 8, 2015, file photo. Pope Francis has approved the theme "Pilgrims of Hope" to be the motto for the Holy Year 2025. (CNS photo/Jaclyn Lippelmann, Catholic Standard)

Vatican announces 'Pilgrims of Hope' as motto for Holy Year 2025

January 20, 2022

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Visayan Community celebrates Sinulog Festival

Visayan Community celebrates Sinulog Festival

January 19, 2022

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Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life to take place Jan. 20-21

January 18, 2022

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NC Mass and March for Life held in Raleigh

NC Mass and March for Life held in Raleigh

January 18, 2022

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The birth of Jesus is depicted in a stained-glass window at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church in Cape May, N.J. The feast of the Nativity of the Lord is celebrated Dec. 25. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Jan. 18-25

January 18, 2022

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Bishop Cheri invites faithful to 'change lanes' at MLK Mass

Bishop Cheri invites faithful to 'change lanes' at MLK Mass

January 18, 2022

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