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  Pope Leo celebrates Mass with 2.5 million people in heart of Buenos Aires

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  Guadalupan Torch comes to Hamlet

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  Christ the King celebrates new expansion wing

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  Hands-on learning at OLA

  Charlotte Motor Speedway visits Charlotte school

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  Red Mass offers spiritual haven for attorneys and judges

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  Abortion numbers climbing

  Local leaders call for more Catholics to join in fight against abortion

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Catholic end-of-life and funeral planning guide

A Holy Death

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  How to help a grieving friend
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  Understanding and planning Catholic funerals

US / World

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  US lawmakers call for Pope Leo to address next Congress
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  ‘Unconquered heralds of Christ’
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  Vocations week a 'beautiful witness of those who have responded to God's call to serve'
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  Georgia martyrs lived the Franciscan missionary spirit
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  Bishops’ meeting to focus on AI, immigration, evangelization
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  Archbishop 'grateful, honored' Indianapolis chosen for NEC
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  Pope Leo calls Putin from hospital urging ceasefire, aid to starving Ukrainians
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  U.S. bishops call for prayer and action beyond Mental Health Sunday
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  Courses help Catholics comfort those struggling with mental health
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  Pope Leo declares death penalty 'inadmissible' attack on dignity of human person

VATICAN

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  Pope Leo needs 'no further treatment' following lung cancer surgery
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  Pope Leo returns to Vatican window for Angelus
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  Pope Leo XIV discharged from hospital early
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  Faithful join in prayer for Pope Leo ahead of lung surgery
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  Vatican releases first photos of Pope Leo XIV celebrating Mass at hospital
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  Protecting marriage more urgent than ever
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  Faithful cannot accept oppression, injustice
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  Pope Leo says he's not in 'panic mode' over AI, but warns against ignoring risks
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  To experience true relationship with God, participation cannot be passive
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  Pope Leo prays for the sick and suffering in the Lourdes grotto in France

Trending Now

• Relics of St. Bernadette to tour the diocese
• Additional 2026-27 Presbyteral Council members appointed
• Pope Leo awards Father Gary title of ‘Monsignor’
• Mercy Sister Marian Arroyo
• Diocese anticipates arrival of the Guadalupe Torch
• Bishops’ November meeting to focus on AI, immigration, evangelization

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• Flag retirement ceremony honors service
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• Hands-on learning at OLA
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• The Saints came marching into St. Dorothy Parish

Vocations

• Seminarians in Rome explore history and tradition
• St. Joseph College Seminary welcomes record class of 10 seminarians
• Summer camps help teens explore vocation options
• Seminary chapel slated for completion by year-end
• Mom’s sacrifice mattered: Pastor reflects on past as he nears retirement

Photo Galleries

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  St. Leo students honor Our Lady
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  Historic Asheville basilica
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  Blessing our best friends
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  Praying on Respect Life Sunday
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  Waxhaw asks for new parish
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  Helene at 2-year mark
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  Coming full circle
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  HTA ribbon cutting
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  Our Lady of Angels jubilee
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  CTK upgrades
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  Sights of the Congress
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  Congress Opens
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  Closing Mass
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  Through the streets
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  Holy Hour
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  CCHS ribbon cuting
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  Bishop visits St. William
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  Holy Redeemee welcomes Bishop Martin
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  ‘Papal Ninja’ at St. Ann
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  Schools ring in a new year