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New Spanish language Catholic store in South St. Paul seeks to reach fallen-away Catholic immigrants

In a South St. Paul strip mall, tucked between a grocery store and a tobacco store, is a surprising treasure: a new Spanish language Catholic gift store that aims to be a spiritual hub for many immigrants.

Take evil seriously, pope says at general audience

While intense feelings or drive -- passions -- are natural, Christians know they must be tamed and channeled toward what is good, Pope Francis said.

US bishop urges Blinken to help stop spread of violence in Nigeria

As violence devastates Nigeria's Christians daily, a U.S. Catholic bishop has urged his country's secretary of state to partner with Nigeria to fight extremism.

At least 2 from archdiocese hold roles in Easter morning Mass with Pope Francis

At least two members of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis studying in Rome assisted at this year’s Easter morning Mass with Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square.

Living intentionally Catholic in marriage and family

In a world where troubled marriages are far too common, some Catholic couples are seeking to establish intentionally Catholic marriages and family life — and for good reason.

Old truth, new insight: Cardinal says human dignity text is result of growth

The 116 footnotes in the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith's declaration on human dignity reflect the fact that most of the content of the 12,700-word text is not new Catholic teaching.

Arizona high court upholds 1864 abortion ban as ballot measure becomes likely

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled April 9 that a 160-year-old near-total abortion ban still on the books in the state is enforceable, a move that could shutter abortion clinics in the state. But, Arizona may have the issue of abortion on its ballot in November, which could undo those restrictions.

Experts: Historic rise of ‘never-marrieds’ calls Church to act on marriage’s ‘three-alarm fire’

A recently released study from the Institute for Family Studies, a Charlottesville, Virginia-based think tank dedicated to strengthening marriage and family life, reveals that a record number of young adults are predicted to never marry.

US Catholic pastoral leaders welcome Vatican document on human dignity

A number of Catholic pastoral leaders in the U.S. are applauding a new Vatican declaration on human dignity for its specific treatment of several key -- and contentious -- issues.

Pope meets with family members of Hamas hostages

Eight people united in their anguish carried into the papal library posters bearing the faces of their loved ones who are held in captivity by Hamas.

Trump says abortion should be left to states, disappointing pro-life advocates

Former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, issued a video statement April 8 arguing abortion should be left to individual states to legislate and declining to back federal restrictions sought by pro-life activists.

Vatican calls for proactive defense of human dignity in digital realm

The protection and preservation of human dignity must extend into the digital realm, the Vatican said in a new document on human dignity.
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