Read more about the article USCCB president offers prayers for nation after Trump supporters breach U.S. Capitol
Law enforcement officers scuffle with supporters of President Donald Trump attempting to breach security barriers at the U.S. Capitol in Washington Jan. 6, 2021, during a protest against Congress certifying the 2020 presidential election. (CNS photo/Jim Urquhart, Reuters)

USCCB president offers prayers for nation after Trump supporters breach U.S. Capitol

The archbishop stressed that in this “troubling moment, we must recommit ourselves to the values and principles of our democracy”

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Read more about the article Like the Magi, look to the heavens for hope, pope says on Epiphany
Pope Francis walks near a figurine of the baby Jesus as he celebrates Mass on the feast of the Epiphany in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Jan. 6, 2021. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Like the Magi, look to the heavens for hope, pope says on Epiphany

The Lord grants us the strength to deal with life’s problems, Pope Francis said.

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Read more about the article Soccer legend Maradona was ‘poet’ on the field, pope says
Former Argentine soccer star Diego Maradona gives Pope Francis a jersey during a special audience at the Vaticanís Paul VI hall Sept. 1. The pope organized an interreligious "Match for Peaceî and appealed for an end to conflicts around the world. (CNS photo/L'Osservatore Romano via Reuters) See POPE-SOCCER Sept. 2, 2014.

Soccer legend Maradona was ‘poet’ on the field, pope says

Maradona’s creativity and athleticism brought joy to countless fans

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Read more about the article God gives everyone the task of being peacemakers, pope says
Durante el rezo del ¡ngelus, el 1 de enero, el papa Francisco orÛ por la poblaciÛn de Yemen devastada por la guerra, especialmente los niÒos de esa naciÛn que carecen de acceso a educaciÛn y alimentos durante aÒos de guerra civil. (Foto CNS/Eissa Alragehi, Reuters)

God gives everyone the task of being peacemakers, pope says

Pope calls for prayers for peace in Yemen, suffering after nine years of war

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Read more about the article Catholic Charities receives $2M grant to provide assistance to those impacted by Christmas Day explosion in downtown Nashville
Investigators in Nashville, Tenn., work near the site of an explosion Dec. 26, 2020, that occurred the day before. (CNS photo/Harrison McClary, Reuters)

Catholic Charities receives $2M grant to provide assistance to those impacted by Christmas Day explosion in downtown Nashville

Online application now available at www.NashvilleStrong2021.org

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