Headlines for July 19, 2024

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 Pope tells children that the most beautiful thing in life is making peace
 Vatican argues brokers ‘not in good faith’ as London trial closes
 Cardinal Hollerich says he’s ‘not sure’ whether women’s ordination should be ‘completely excluded’
 Vatican diplomat lists 3 principles that should underpin international community’s efforts
 Vatican releases schedule for papal visit to Belgium, Luxembourg
 Pope stresses peace in message for Paris Olympics
 100 bishops at National Eucharistic Congress opening Mass
 USCCB committee chairman asks Secretary Blinken to remove Cuba from terrorism sponsor list
 Suspended priests serving fractious Carmelite community, Texas diocese reports
 Catholic Charities challenge Michigan law on gender therapy
 Vatican newspaper editor calls for Christian meekness in political life
 Heart of Blessed Carlo Acutis venerated in Germany
 Vatican dicastery to manage pontifical university’s publishing house

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Memorial of St. Peter Claver, Priest

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Today the Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Peter Claver (1581-1654), who was born of a distinguished family in Catalonia, Spain. He became a Jesuit in 1604, and left for Colombia in 1610, dedicating himself to the service of black slaves. For thirty-three years he ministered to slaves, caring for the…

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