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Pope Leo praises Christian archaeology's 'ministry of hope' and evangelization

Christian archaeology seeks to see, hear and touch the Word made flesh, Pope Leo XIV said in an apostolic letter, inviting ...
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Films tell story of African American Catholics' legacy, church's ministry to Native Americans

The Black and Indian Missions Office originated in 1874 as the Bureau of Catholic Missions, with wider goals added in ...
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Bishop Mark O'Connell told people wounded by the church: "Let me gently show you Jesus who loves you with an everlasting love ...
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Albany's new bishop tells faithful to 'have the courage to proclaim your Messiah to all'

Bishop Mark O'Connell told people wounded by the church: "Let me gently show you Jesus who loves you with an everlasting love. His light is never overcome by darkness, and He is your Messiah as truly ...