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The wisdom of Fulton J. Sheen is timeless.

Fulton Sheen’s July 4 ‘Declaration of Dependence’

BOOK PICK: On July 4, 1941, then-Msgr. Fulton Sheen published a book to stir America’s soul into realizing what its independence entailed and to warn Americans what they must do to keep it.

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Michael Kurek, who teaches at Vanderbilt University, also represents his home state through music.

‘A Sound of Beauty, Truth and Goodness’: Catholic Composer Named Tennessee Laureate

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Cardinal Walter Kasper (l) and Cardinal Raymond Burke (r), shown flanking Cardinal James Stafford in 2019 at the funeral Mass for Cardinal William Levada, were among five members of the Curia who hailed the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey.

Vatican Cardinals Laud US Supreme Court’s Dobbs Decision

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Parental Warning: ‘Lightyear’ Includes Same-Sex Kiss, Relationship

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Cardinal Luis Ladaria is shown in 2018 following the consistory at the Vatican that elevated him to cardinal. The Spanish Jesuit has done an admirable job as prefect for the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith since succeeding Cardinal Gerhard Müller.

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Hundreds of pro-abortion demonstrators tried to block a monthly pro-life march and prayer vigil at a Planned Parenthood in Lower Manhattan on July 2, setting off a tense confrontation.

PHOTOS: Heated Abortion Confrontation in New York

Hundreds of pro-abortion demonstrators tried to block a monthly pro-life march and prayer vigil at a New York City Planned Parenthood on Saturday.

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Pope Francis greets the faithful from the window of the Apostolic Palace on July 3.

Pope Francis: Evangelization Is Not ‘Personal Activism’ but a Witness of Love

In his Angelus address on July 3, the Pope posed a question: ‘How do we bring the good news of the Gospel to others?’

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Father Mike Schmitz is the host of ‘The Bible in a Year’ podcast produced by Ascension.

Father Mike Schmitz’s Next Podcast, ‘The Catechism in a Year,’ Starts Jan. 1

For the 365 days of 2023, Father Schmitz will read through the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church.

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The more we work to achieve a true culture of life, the more we will restore the good conscience of our nation.

What Does the Post-Roe Road Hold for the Pro-Life Movement?

COMMENTARY: As we celebrate the end of Roe, we look ahead to the role that Catholics must play in this new era.

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Fire rips through a building containing the cafeteria and gymnasium of St. Anthony of Padua School in Lorain, Ohio, on June 30. An arson investigation is underway.

Suspected Arson Causes $1M in Damage to Catholic School in Ohio

The fire, which started outside the building, caused heavy smoke and structural damage to the cafeteria and gymnasium of St. Anthony of Padua School in Lorain.

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