Read more about the article Connecticut basilica’s rector has spent lifetime praying to Father McGivney
Father James Sullivan, rector of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Waterbury, Conn., stands at the McGivney family grave site in the Old St. Joseph Cemetery in Waterbury July 6, 2020. Father Michael J. McGivney -- who was buried there for 92 years until his body was moved to St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Conn. -- will be beatified Oct. 31 during a Mass at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford, Conn. (CNS photo/Aaron Joseph, courtesy Archdiocese of Hartford)

Connecticut basilica’s rector has spent lifetime praying to Father McGivney

To be rector of the basilica at the time of Father McGivney's beatification, priest said, is "a joy and a privilege."

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Read more about the article USCCB offers ‘Election Novena’ as way to prepare for Nov. 3, pray for nation
This is a graphic for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' "Election Novena." The bishops are encouraging people of faith to participate in a novena to prepare for Election Day and pray for the nation for nine days, beginning Oct. 26 and ending Nov. 3. A closing prayer for elected leaders will be offered on Day 10, Nov. 4, the day after the election. (CNS photo/courtesy USCCB)

USCCB offers ‘Election Novena’ as way to prepare for Nov. 3, pray for nation

Participants are asked to pray for specific intentions every day, starting with a prayer that ‘our political engagement be guided by our Catholic faith.’

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Pope Francis greets the crowd during his general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican Oct. 21, 2020. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Pope has history of defending marriage, but being open to some civil unions

Pope Francis said in the documentary film, “Francesco,” that homosexual people “are children of God and have a right to a family.”

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Read more about the article Miracle for Mikey: Dickson boy’s cure opens door to K of C founder’s beatification
Mikey Schachle, 5, looks at pictures of the ultrasound images in the book of information gathered for the investigation into his miraculous healing, attributed to the intercession of Venerable Father Michael McGivney.

Miracle for Mikey: Dickson boy’s cure opens door to K of C founder’s beatification

Mikey Schachle was given no chance of surviving until a miracle cured him

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Read more about the article Intercession, investigation and affirmation: The road to verifying a miracle starts here
A worn copy of the Prayer for Canonization of Father Michael McGivney sits on the mantle in the Schachle home next to a medallion of the priest, the founder of the Knights of Columbus. With the miraculous cure of Mikey Schachle attributed to the intercession of Father McGivney, he is now one step closer to sainthood. Photo by Rick Musacchio

Intercession, investigation and affirmation: The road to verifying a miracle starts here

Investigation of Dickson, Tennessee boy’s cure was the first time the local tribunal examined a miracle in Nashville Diocese’s history

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