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The May 11 Eucharistic procession at the Angelicum in Rome began and ended at the Church of Sts. Dominic and Sixtus and was followed by Benediction.

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A pilgrim venerates the incorrupt body of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, OSB, on May 20, 2023. Lancaster was recently exhumed in Gower, Missouri.

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CNA Staff Features May 28, 2023

Pope Francis delivers the Regina Caeli address from the window of the Apostolic Palace on May 28.

Pope Francis Encourages Marian Shrines around the World to Pray for Synod on Synodality

The shrines of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal, the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Poland, the Knock Shrine in Ireland, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels in Costa Rica, Our Lady of Fourvière in France, and many other Marian shrines have confirmed their participation.

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Here’s When Easter Officially Ends

Easter lasts for a total of 50 days, from Easter Sunday until the Solemnity of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles, Mary and the first followers of Christ.

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In an attack on June 5, unidentified gunmen opened fire on Catholic worshipers attending Pentecost celebrations at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, in southwestern Nigeria.

CNA Freelancer Recounts ‘Horrifying Experience’ of Witnessing Nigeria Firefight

As many as 1,000 armed militia fighters converged on Mangu City and surrounding villages and began burning houses.

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Columbus Diocese to Close 15 Churches; Bishop Calls for Stronger Catholic Engagement

The diocese, which serves more than 278,000 Catholics in 23 counties of central Ohio, is experiencing declining church attendance and fewer young priests, as well as population decline and population shifts. Two Catholic schools will also close, though new schools may be built.

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