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Though deeply immersed in fashioning a life-sized bronze tribute to future saint Blessed Carlo Acutis, Canadian Catholic sculptor Timothy Schmalz keenly kept abreast of the discourse at the 10th U.S. National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis.

Knights of Columbus cover Rupnik mosaics in Washington shrine

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Premium brown paper was placed over significant portions of an extensive mosaic program in the St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington July 23, obscuring images of holy figures created by a renowned priest-artist under investigation for allegations of sexual abuse.

Canada's bishops recommit to reconciliation

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Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) President Bishop William McGrattan today reaffirmed the Catholic ChurchƵapp commitment to reconciliation with CanadaƵapp Indigenous peoples to mark the second anniversary of Pope Francis embarking upon his penitential pilgrimage to Canada.

Quebec Cardinal resumes duties after abuse investigation

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Cardinal Gérald Lacroix is resuming his duties as QuebecƵapp archbishop, six months after stepping aside when he was accused of sexual misconduct for which a Vatican-mandated investigation found no evidence to support.

As Olympic truce is launched, 'Olympic' bishop says he wants to help athletes meet Christ

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As Paris stands in the starting blocks for the 2024 Olympic Games that kick off July 26, the Olympic truce was launched in the iconic La Madeleine church in the heart of the French capital July 19.

U.S. President Biden ends 2024 reelection bid

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U.S. President Joe Biden brought to an end several weeks of speculation about his political future, including both his viability in the November election and his ability to serve another four-year term in the White House, by ending his reelection bid.

Institute expands on 'Catholic imagination'

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Teachers, writers and creatives will gather at Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College (SWC) in August for a four-day exploration of “Literature and the Catholic imagination.”

Charlottetown whipping 200 years of history into shape

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The Diocese of Charlottetown has been cleaning out its closet in an effort to sort through some 200 years of history as part of an ongoing archive restoration project.  

Removing Rupnik art would show commitment to change, say abuse survivors

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Calls to remove the artwork of alleged abuser Fr. Marko Rupnik are growing — and clerical abuse survivors say the issue speaks volumes about how the Church views them and their pain.

Like British peers, prominent US figures ask pope not to further restrict traditional Mass

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Following the example of a group of British cultural icons, a group of American "Catholics and non-Catholics" and prominent cultural and intellectual personalities asked Pope Francis in an open letter July 15 not to further restrict the traditional Latin Mass.

As torrential rains flood South Asia, Irish missionary in Myanmar laments dramatic damage

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More than 240 people were killed and millions displaced across South Asia as the intense monsoon season wreaked havoc in the region with torrential rains and severe floods, damaging buildings, infrastructure and crops.