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Update: Pope’s chronic lung condition plus infection are serious, doctor says
February 21, 2025While Pope Francis’ life is not in immediate danger, the level of multiple infections in his lungs means he is not completely “out of danger,” said Dr. Sergio Alfieri, director of medical and surgical sciences at Rome’s Gemelli hospital.
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Are we there yet?
February 21, 2025“Class, today we have a new girl” were the most dreaded words of my childhood. I was the red-faced, chubby girl, cringing before a sea of curious eyes, as the teacher introduced me to my classmates.
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Cursillo impacts communities, transforms lives of parishioners in archdiocese
February 21, 2025Cursillo is a three-day spiritual experience that offers a deep dive into personal reflection and the Catholic faith. Parishioners in the Archdiocese of Atlanta share their experiences from the weekend workshop and how it transformed their spiritual life.
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T.S. Eliot’s ‘Ash Wednesday’ as compass and comfort in Lent
February 21, 2025Another Ash Wednesday will soon be upon us, marking the beginning of another Lent. The pace and predictability of the liturgical year—like the academic year—seem both quicker and more comfortable as the years go by.
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Catholics advocate for people with intellectual disabilities
February 20, 2025On Feb. 12, Catholics and other advocates gathered at the Georgia State Capitol for “Ring Around the Capitol” to urge senators and representatives to protect individuals with intellectual disabilities from facing execution in this state.
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The invitation of Lent
February 20, 2025This Lent, perhaps we can think about how to best share our gifts with those who need them most.
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Humility and prayer part of artistic process for iconographer
February 20, 2025As a lifelong artist, Patricia Mattozzi embraced one of the little-known traditions of iconography: never signing her work.
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Catholic Metro Sports programs a ‘stepping stone’ to the church
February 20, 2025Catholic Metro Sports operates recreational sports leagues for more than 5,900 youth athletes who find community and camaraderie on the fields and courts.
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Bishops sue Trump administration on halting refugee resettlement funds
February 20, 2025The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops sued the Trump administration Feb. 18 over the suspension of funding of refugee resettlement assistance.
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Pope diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia
February 18, 2025After undergoing a CT scan Feb. 18, Pope Francis was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia, the Vatican said. The 88-year-old pope was hospitalized Feb. 14 after more than a week of suffering from bronchitis and difficulty breathing.