Read more about the article Violence against women is a ‘scourge,’ pope says
Pope Francis greets members of the central anti-crime directorate of the Italian state police during an audience Nov. 26, 2022, in the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican. The pope spoke to the officers about the importance of education, prevention and swift justice in fighting violence against women. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Violence against women is a ‘scourge,’ pope says

‘Let us not tire of saying no to war, no to violence, yes to dialogue, yes to peace’

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Read more about the article Visiting his family, pope celebrates feast of Christ the King
Pope Francis poses for a group photo with his cousins and their families after Mass and a luncheon in Asti, Italy, Nov. 20, 2022. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Visiting his family, pope celebrates feast of Christ the King

‘The God who ‘casts down the mighty from their thrones’ appears as a slave executed by those in power’

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Read more about the article Priest calls serving alongside military members as Army chaplain ‘humbling’
Father Lukasz J. Willenberg, a U.S. Army chaplain, greets new recruits in this undated photo. A priest of the Diocese of Providence, R.I., he was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., where he served as a chaplain in the Basic Combat Training unit, welcoming 600 new recruits each week for a 10-week cycle of training. (CNS photo/courtesy Rhode Island Catholic)

Priest calls serving alongside military members as Army chaplain ‘humbling’

‘I think I have God on my side’

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Read more about the article Pope: Spiritual consolation is deep joy that motivates one to ‘do good’
Pope Francis waves from the popemobile at the beginning of his weekly general audience Nov. 23, 2022, in St. Peter's Square. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Pope: Spiritual consolation is deep joy that motivates one to ‘do good’

‘A profound experience of interior joy, consisting in seeing God’s presence in everything’

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Read more about the article Pope remembers victims of Soviet-made famine in Ukraine, prays for peace
Pope Francis, speaking at his weekly general audience Nov. 23, 2022, prayed for peace in Ukraine and remembered the millions of Ukrainian victims of the 1932-33 Holodomor, a Soviet-engineered famine. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Pope remembers victims of Soviet-made famine in Ukraine, prays for peace

‘Let us pray for peace in the world and an end to all conflicts, with a special thought for the terrible suffering of the dear and tormented Ukrainian people’

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Read more about the article Bishops mark charter’s 20th year, pledge continued outreach to survivors
Mark Joseph Williams, an abuse survivor, speaks during a Nov. 15, 2022, session of the fall general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore. (CNS photo/Bob Roller)

Bishops mark charter’s 20th year, pledge continued outreach to survivors

‘A debt is owed that can never be truly paid, but we continue to offer our apology and our vigilance’

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Read more about the article Eucharistic revival has ‘incredible momentum,’ bishop says
Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens of Crookston, Minn., speaks during a news conference on the National Eucharistic Congress prior to a Nov. 16, 2022, session of the fall general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore. Also pictured is Cande de Leon, chief advancement officer of the congress, and Bishop Daniel E. Flores of Brownsville, Texas. (CNS photo/Bob Roller)

Eucharistic revival has ‘incredible momentum,’ bishop says

Will culminate in a National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis in 2024

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Read more about the article At Mass, outgoing USCCB president encourages self-examination, renewal
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, delivers the homily during Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Nov. 14, 2022, on the first day of the fall general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore. (CNS photo/Bob Roller)

At Mass, outgoing USCCB president encourages self-examination, renewal

‘Jesus is alive. He’s with us, now’

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Read more about the article New president says CUA can be ‘premier Catholic research university’
Peter K. Kilpatrick delivers an address after his installation as the 16th president of The Catholic University of America in Washington Nov. 11, 2022, during Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. (CNS photo/Patrick G. Ryan, CUA via Catholic Standard)

New president says CUA can be ‘premier Catholic research university’

‘Our university’s greatest days lie ahead’

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