Biden’s inaugural address calls for Americans to work for unity
By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — In his inaugural address Jan. 20, President Joe Biden said he is committed with his “whole…
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USCCB president prays God grants Biden ‘wisdom, courage’ to lead nation
By Dennis Sadowski, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Joe Biden prepared to be inaugurated as the 46th U.S. president, Archbishop José H….
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Pope prays Biden works to heal divisions, promote human dignity
Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis prayed that President Joe Biden would work to heal the divisions in U.S. society and promote…
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Leaders of both parties join Biden, Harris for Mass of thanksgiving
By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Hours before his inauguration as president, Joe Biden and incoming Vice President Kamala Harris were joined…
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At national memorial, Cardinal Gregory prays for all who died of COVID-19
By Richard Szczepanowski, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Saying the nation “reverently pauses in supplication to remember and to pray for the many thousands…
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Catholics in public life, saints to be included in Trump’s new ‘heroes’ garden
By Julie Asher, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Catholics in public life, saints and sainthood candidates, figures from U.S. history, military heroes, leaders in…
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Pandemic, Capitol violence change March for Life plans but not its commitment
By Kurt Jensen, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — If all goes well Jan. 29, Jeanne Mancini, president of the March for Life Defense and…
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Gomez: As Rev. King urged, meet forces of hate, ignorance ‘with power of love’
WASHINGTON — In the spirit of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., “we must meet the forces of hate and ignorance with the power…
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Peace only way to face global crises, Vatican U.N. nuncio says
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The crisis facing many countries due to the COVID-19 pandemic requires a united global…
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In message for World Sick Day, pope calls for health care for all
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Praising those who help the sick and praying for those who are sick, Pope Francis…
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