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Catholic identity at heart of Catholic University’s new ‘Lead with Light’ brand

The Catholic University of America launched a new "Lead with Light" brand March 18 to emphasize the institution’s focus on Christ and bringing his light to the world through vibrant community life and academic excellence.

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US bishops urge prayer as high court poised to hear cases on pill used in abortion

As the Supreme Court prepares to take up two cases on access to pills commonly used for early abortions, U.S. Catholic bishops have issued a nationwide call to prayer to end abortion and protect women and unborn children.

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Indigenous wisdom and science can work together to solve crises, pope says

The world's cultures, traditions, spiritualities and languages must be acknowledged, respected and protected, especially those of Indigenous peoples, Pope Francis said.

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7 Catholic schools dancing in this year’s March Madness

The 2024 Men's Division I NCAA Tournament gets underway March 19 with the "First Four" play-in games, and seven Catholic schools will be playing at least once in the single-elimination Big Dance.

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Pro-life group deplores Harris’ historic visit to Planned Parenthood abortion clinic

Vice President Kamala Harris on March 14 toured a Minnesota abortion clinic, marking the first time that a president or vice president has done so, according to Harris' office.

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Bishops meet with lawmakers, advocate for the common good

With the Minnesota Legislature midway through its 2024 legislative session and deciding what bills to advance, the state’s Catholic bishops are urging lawmakers to support legislation that serves the common good, protects religious liberty and strengthens families.

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The Stations of the Cross help us make sense of suffering

Christians know the life of a disciple will not be easy. Christ did not mince words about this -- telling his disciples they must take on life's sufferings as in the form of capital punishment that would later be used to take his life: "If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me" (Lk 9:23).

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Arthur the King — PG-13 (A-lll)

The feel-good elements of a sports movie and a pet bonding tale are mingled in director Simon Cellan Jones' fact-based drama "Arthur the King" (Lionsgate). The combination results in a mildly diverting movie that might have been especially appealing to athletic-minded teens were it not for an excess of vulgar dialogue in the script.

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Can Irish arts and culture foster Catholic renewal?

The arrival of St. Patrick's Day always spotlights Irish culture, music, dance and language. Catholics, too, are involved in Irish cultural efforts on both sides of the Atlantic, and some say Irish culture continues to be a foundation for Catholic evangelization amid the trappings of secular celebration.

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Bishop Izen on recreation through the sacrament of reconciliation

Catholics frequently associate the sacrament of reconciliation with Good Friday — the day when Christ died for the sins of the world.

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