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Catholic college graduates urged to go out and change the world

23 hours ago

Mateo Vazquez, a graduate of the Lay Leadership Certificate Spanish program, gets a congratulatory hug following ceremonies at the academic convocation of the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, Ill., May 11. (CNS photo/Karen Callaway, Catholic New World) Mateo Vazquez, a graduate of the Lay Leadership Certificate Spanish program, gets a congratulatory hug following ceremonies at the academic convocation of the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, Ill., May 11. (CNS photo/Karen Callaway, Catholic New World)


Tornadoes exact deadly toll in Oklahoma; area needs 'a lot of prayers'

23 hours ago

OKLAHOMA CITY (CNS) -- Even after the initial death toll was cut by more than half, the human and material devastation of a string of tornadoes that buffeted areas of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City May 19-20 was incalculable.


Cardinal urges young adults to deepen their Catholic faith, share it

2 days ago

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Since participating in the March conclave that elected Pope Francis, Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington has spoken about the experience to reporters and during Masses at local parishes


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