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Kenyan cardinal claims he wasn’t invited for conclave; Vatican says invite is automatic

Of the 135 cardinals eligible to enter the Sistine Chapel on May 7 to elect the next pope, one absence has sparked confusion, controversy and no small amount of speculation, almost as if it were a plot point of the movie "Conclave."
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Many gather, Bishop Kenney keynote speaker for Accompanying Migrants and Immigrants in Our Times

More than 160 people gathered in solidarity with those affected by the current immigration system, seeking to bring awareness to the issue during a May 3 event at the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis.
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Archdiocesan Synod 2025: Seeking the Holy Spirit’s guidance, inspiration

Nearly 500 people across the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis are preparing for a June 7 Be My Witnesses Assembly in St. Paul to help Archbishop Bernard Hebda determine pastoral priorities for the coming years.
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Trump’s AI image depicting himself as pope brings condemnation from some; others call it a jest

President Donald Trump posted an image that appeared to be created by artificial intelligence depicting himself as pope just days after making a comment to reporters that he would like to become the next pope.
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Local college student to join National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

Frances Webber is preparing for the adventure of a lifetime: to join the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage this month on its10-state journey. The 21-year-old is among eight “perpetual pilgrims,” a group of young adults chosen to make the entire trip — and the only one from Minnesota. Their pilgrimage begins in Indianapolis on May 18 and concludes in Los Angeles on June 22.
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7 honored with 2025 ACCW Golden Rose award

Seven female teens and young adults received the Golden Rose Award May 2, sponsored by the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW). The award recognizes those who regularly attend Sunday Mass and are active in parish and community activities. They were presented at the ACCW’s 92nd annual convention at St. Michael in St. Michael.
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4 recognized as 2025 ACCW Laywomen Volunteers

The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) honored four members May 2 for their involvement in the organization, their parishes and communities.
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Small group pairs prayer with jiujitsu for growth in virtue, bonding

After Matt Alvar discovered Brazilian jiujitsu (BJJ) in 2018, he told a few friends from his parish, St. John the Evangelist in Little Canada, that he could imagine Jesus practicing the “gentle” martial art because it can foster growth in humility, patience and discipline.
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As conclave nears, all but four cardinal electors are in Rome

All but four of the 135 cardinals who are eligible to enter the conclave May 7 to vote for a new pope had arrived in Rome by May 2, according to the Vatican press office.
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As conclave nears, new pope’s cassock comes in three sizes

The rules and rituals for the election of a new pope say that immediately after his election, he goes into the sacristy of the Sistine Chapel and puts on "the garments that are appropriate to him."
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Trump establishes religious liberty commission including Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Barron

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Catholic mental health therapists integrate faith, spirituality into treatment plans

Mental illness in America has been declared an official social health care emergency -- especially since the COVID-19 pandemic and as community-fragmenting forms of social media continue to multiply.
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UPDATED WITH HOMILY VIDEO: Annunciation pastor says first parish Mass after church shooting is a ‘humble beginning’
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