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        <title>Pope Leo Appeals for Aid to Somalia, Says Divine Mercy Transcends ‘Calculation’</title>
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        <pubDate>2026-09-20T09:39:35-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter&#039;s Square for the recitation of the Angelus on Sept. 20, 2026.</figcaption>
        </figure><p>In his Sunday Angelus catechesis, the Holy Father reflected on the parable of the vineyard workers, saying God’s generosity overturns human calculations of merit and reward.</p>]]>
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        <title>The 23 Eastern Catholic Churches: Ancient Traditions in Communion With Rome</title>
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        <pubDate>2026-09-20T09:21:15-05:00</pubDate>
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  <footer>Daniel Ibáñez</footer>
  <figcaption>The Pope with His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, one of the most prominent figures in Eastern Christianity.</figcaption>
        </figure><p>While the Catholic Church is often viewed from a Latin-Rite perspective, it also includes 23 Eastern Churches that are in full communion as part of the one Catholic fold.</p>]]>
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        <title>Archbishop Lori Tells Women Religious: ‘The Church Looks to You With Hope’</title>
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        <pubDate>2026-09-20T09:04:45-05:00</pubDate>
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  <footer>Mary F. Calvert</footer>
  <figcaption>Baltimore Archbishop William Lori recesses after Mass at Holy Family Catholic Church, July 14, 2019 in Randallstown, Maryland.</figcaption>
        </figure><p>The Baltimore archbishop gave the keynote address to the Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious meeting in Missouri.</p>]]>
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        <title>How Archbishop Fulton Sheen Changed Father Mike Schmitz’s Life</title>
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                <author>Alyssa Murphy</author>
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        <pubDate>2026-09-20T07:53:45-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>Father Mike Schmitz discussed a very personal connection to soon-to-be-blessed Fulton Sheen on a recent episode of his podcast.</figcaption>
        </figure><p>Driven by the words of a man he would never meet face-to-face, Father Schmitz’s grandfather entered the Church.</p>]]>
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        <title>This Man Said Padre Pio Appeared in His Acura. The Car Is Now a Place of Prayer.</title>
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                <author>Gigi Duncan</author>
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        <pubDate>2026-09-20T07:42:26-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>Father Peter Ekow Kaitoo blesses penitent Angela Kissane of Westchester, New York, in Anthony Faina’s car at the Rosa Mystica House of Prayer on Sept. 12, 2026, in Edmeston, New York. Fuina picked up a hitchhiker who prayed over Fuina and healed his cancer in the 1990s. Fuina believes that hitchhiker was Padre Pio.</figcaption>
        </figure><p>Hidden in the hills of upstate New York, Rosa Mystica draws pilgrims with an unusual Padre Pio story and a mission centered on prayer for priests.</p>]]>
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        <title>Ahead of Yom Kippur, U.S. Bishops Highlight ‘Deep Spiritual Bonds’ Between Catholics, Jews</title>
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                <author>Daniel Payne</author>
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        <pubDate>2026-09-19T14:11:24-05:00</pubDate>
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  <footer>Jack Guez</footer>
  <figcaption>Orthodox Jewish men perform the “Tashlich” ritual, during which “sins are cast into the water to the fish,” in Israel&#039;s coastal city of Netanya, on Sept. 30, 2025, ahead of the Day of Atonement, or Yom Kippur, the most important day in the Jewish religious calendar.</figcaption>
        </figure><p>The holy day for Jews involves fasting and atonement and is held in late September or early October.</p>]]>
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        <title>More Babies, Fewer Screens</title>
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        <pubDate>2026-09-19T09:37:53-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>Left: Book cover of &#039;Be Fruitful: Why More Catholics Should Get Married and Have Lots of Babies&#039; by Daniel Payne. Right: Computer monitors in a classroom.</figcaption>
        </figure><p>As birthrates fall, Daniel Payne discusses his new book, ‘Be Fruitful,’ and the Church’s vision for marriage and family. Then, Jonah McKeown looks at why some Catholic schools are taking screens out of the classroom.</p>]]>
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        <title>Pro-Life News Roundup: Christian Leaders Unite Against Chemical Abortion</title>
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                <author>Kate Quiñones</author>
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        <pubDate>2026-09-19T09:19:54-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>A supporter of the Clean Water for All Life Act holds a sign about the environmental impact of chemical abortion pills on March 18, 2026.</figcaption>
        </figure><p>Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.</p>]]>
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        <title>From ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ to Catholic Content Creator: John Sansone’s Journey of Faith</title>
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                <author>Francesca Fenton</author>
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        <pubDate>2026-09-19T09:08:34-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>John Sansone</figcaption>
        </figure><p>After appearing on ‘Farmer Wants a Wife,’ John Sansone is using his growing social media platform to share relatable Catholic content and encourage others in their faith.</p>]]>
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        <title>How a Special Needs Ministry Is Bringing Families Back to the Church</title>
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                <author>Kate Quiñones</author>
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        <pubDate>2026-09-19T09:00:33-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>Two sisters attend an All Are Welcome family retreat in 2026 where families gather for prayer, fellowship, games and support.</figcaption>
        </figure><p>Two Louisiana Catholic moms with special-needs kids felt isolated, so they founded a support ministry that has since transformed communities and brought families back to Mass.</p>]]>
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        <title>Fulton Sheen, a Trusted Intercessor for Our Times</title>
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                <author>Father Raymond J. de Souza</author>
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        <pubDate>2026-09-19T07:45:53-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>Pope John Paul II greets Archbishop Fulton Sheen at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City on Oct. 2, 1979. </figcaption>
        </figure><p>COMMENTARY: Archbishop Sheen suffered more from the Church than he did for her — and did so with equanimity and grace. He understood those sufferings as his carrying of the cross, a necessary part of discipleship. They formed an important part of his holiness.</p>]]>
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        <title>The Weight of a Mass</title>
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                <description>commentary</description>
        <pubDate>2026-09-19T07:42:53-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>Jesus meets us in the Mass.</figcaption>
        </figure><p>EDITORIAL: What a priest experienced during the Consecration at a school Mass in Minnesota offers us a glimpse of what’s really happening on the altar.</p>]]>
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        <title>How a Catholic High-School Football Rivalry in Indiana Is Helping to Tackle Hunger</title>
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        <guid>https://www.ncregister.com/news/indiana-high-school-hunger-bowl</guid>
                <author>Jenny Koch</author>
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        <pubDate>2026-09-18T17:00:20-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>Reitz Memorial defenders bring down a Mater Dei ball-carrier during the Hunger Bowl on Sept. 11, 2026, in Evansville, Indiana.</figcaption>
        </figure><p>Featuring a matchup between crosstown rivals Reitz Memorial and Mater Dei, the annual ‘Hunger Bowl’ helps raise tens of thousands of dollars for a local Evansville, Indiana, food pantry.</p>]]>
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        <title>Police Charge Man for Alleged Terrorist Threats Against Archdiocese of St. Louis</title>
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        <pubDate>2026-09-18T16:53:04-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>Exterior of the Basilica of St. Louis, King of France framed by the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. </figcaption>
        </figure><p>‘We pray for an end to the hatred and threats of violence that have become so regrettably prevalent on social media,’ an archdiocesan spokesperson said.</p>]]>
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        <title>Vineyard View of the Christian Life</title>
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        <guid>https://www.ncregister.com/features/092026-sunday-guide</guid>
                <author>Msgr. Charles Pope</author>
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        <pubDate>2026-09-18T14:51:13-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>The vineyard represents the kingdom of God.</figcaption>
        </figure><p>The lesson is simple: Stay in the vineyard.</p>]]>
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        <title>From Proselytism to Politics: Bishop Barron Addresses Hot-Button Issues on EWTN</title>
        <link>https://www.ncregister.com/news/bishop-barron-raymond-arroyo-ewtn</link>
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                <author>Alyssa Murphy</author>
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        <pubDate>2026-09-18T14:49:23-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>Bishop Robert Barron appears on EWTN&#039;s The World Over with Raymond Arroyo on Sept. 17, 2026.</figcaption>
        </figure><p>The Word on Fire founder clarifies the call to evangelize, defends his nonpartisan advisory role on religious liberty, and warns of resurgent communism.</p>]]>
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