Headlines for April 08, 2025

Ordered from most to least recent.

 Vatican reports ‘slight’ improvements in Pope’s condition
 Papal encouragement to Salesians during general chapter
 Islamic countries dominate capital-punishment reports
 Catholics now outnumber Anglicans among young British churchgoers
 USCCB will not renew refugee, children’s services agreements with federal government
 North American bishops denounce Trump administration’s immigration policies
 St. Egidio community welcomes 700 Afghan refugees
 Father Spadaro, Vatican official, pays tribute to Teilhard de Chardin
 Vatican spokesman: Pope’s surprise appearance shows importance of physical presence
 Vatican pension fund in crisis
 Bavaria announces ecumenical religious instruction in schools
 Theme announced for World Day of Prayer for Creation: ‘seeds of peace and hope’
 Cloistered nun meets with Pontiff

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Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary

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The Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary was instituted to honor Mary for the Christian victory over the Turks at Lepanto on October 7, 1571. Pope St. Pius V and all Christians had prayed the Rosary for victory. The Rosary, or the Psalter of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is one of the best prayers to Mary, the…

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