Headlines for May 07, 2025

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 Cardinal Re, at Mass for election of Roman Pontiff, emphasizes Church’s unity in fidelity to the Gospel
 Cardinals discuss importance of supporting new Pope
 Indian archbishop defends country’s military action in Kashmir
 Indian bishop reports damage from Pakistani shelling in Kashmir
 Kenyan cardinal says he was not invited to conclave
 Wall Street Journal examines Vatican’s financial crisis
 Vatican spokesman: Pius XII’s message at end of World War II is more relevant than ever
 Leading German bishop congratulates new chancellor, calls for social cohesion
 US bishops publish new edition of document on pornography
 Cardinal McElroy: ‘I have no guess’ who the next Pope will be
 Swiss Guardsmen remember fallen confrères
 Vatican prefect reflects on the servant leadership of St. Peter and the popes

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Seventh Day within the Octave of Christmas; Opt Mem of St. Sylvester I, Pope

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It is the Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord [Christmas]. The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Sylvester I, Pope and Confessor (died…

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