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Bishop Kenney shares lung cancer diagnosis, believes ‘in prayer and God’s will’

On July 15, Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Auxiliary Bishops Kevin Kenney and Michael Izen issued a video message to the faithful of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Bishop Kenney said “a persistent and annoying cough” in recent months drove him to seek medical attention. “It was discovered that I have lung cancer,” Bishop Kenney said.
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Exhibit highlights St. John Paul II’s US visits, esteem for nation’s foundational documents

In his seven visits to America during his papacy, St. John Paul II often shared his mastery of the nation's foundational documents -- the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
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Catholic Charities Twin Cities issues shelter hours reminder amid heat

Catholic Charities Twin Cities is reminding those seeking shelter of its locations’ hours as temperatures in the metro area soar.
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Chicago priest and social activist under investigation for abuse allegation he denies

A Chicago priest known for his longtime social justice ministry has been placed on leave, following an abuse allegation for an incident said to have taken place some three decades ago.
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Rates of HIV, AIDS down, but children still vulnerable, says Vatican diplomat to UN

Much has been done to mitigate rates of HIV and AIDS, but more work remains as children are still vulnerable to the virus and the disease it causes, said the Holy See's diplomatic representative to the United Nations in a July 10 address.
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Counter Terrorism Police take over investigation of British pro-life politician’s murder

The murder of a famous Catholic politician who was bludgeoned to death in the kitchen of her home is now being investigated by Counter Terrorism Police in what looks like a shift from previous cautious statements of investigators.
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Pope Leo shares meal with vulnerable guests at Castel Gandolfo

Under the Italian sun of Lake Albano and the shade of Castel Gandolfo's Borgo Laudato si' trees, Pope Leo XIV enjoyed lunch with people experiencing social vulnerability.
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How a baseball rosary found its way to Pope Leo XIV

About two weeks after what he calls the most surreal moment of his life, Kevin Workman remains in awe.
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Mel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’ to return to theaters

In anticipation of the May 2027 release of Mel Gibson's "The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One," its 2004 predecessor, "The Passion of the Christ," will return to theaters Sept. 10-17. The film is being distributed jointly by Lionsgate and Fathom Entertainment.
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Moana — PG (A-II)

Why be satisfied with an animated success when a live-action re-working of the same tale might also be a hit at the box office? That's a question that seems to be on the minds of the folks at the Mouse House these days, and so, after several other examples in recent years, we get the musical adventure "Moana" (Disney).
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‘Culture of encounter’: NJ school’s program builds friendships between students, autistic peers

Jack Aker's face lights up at the thought of his friend David, an autistic student he met last year as part of Seton Hall Preparatory School's Spectrum Big Brothers program.
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Vatican unveils agenda for global family summit marking ‘Amoris Laetitia’ anniversary

The Vatican has released the framework for a fall meeting with the heads of Eastern Catholic Churches and presidents of bishops' conferences, marking the 10th anniversary of "Amoris Laetitia" and focusing on the Church's pastoral approach to families.
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