Headlines for August 29, 2024

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 Pope encourages youth to go to Mass, Confession; pays tribute to St. Augustine, prays for peace
 Bishops, in Labor Day statement, lament wage theft, other violations of human dignity
 Body of St. Teresa of Avila still incorrupt
 Father Rosica faces sex-assault charge
 ‘Vatican Girl’ brother voices no confidence in Vatican probe of her fate
 Abuse scandals in East Timor met by silence, but Pope’s visit brings new attention
 Pope makes quiet visit to St. Monica’s tomb in Rome
 No American groups present at 3 consecutive papal general audiences
 ‘Know yourself, choose yourself, grow yourself, give yourself’: religious community confronts future

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The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day)

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Today is the Commemoration of the All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day). The Church, after celebrating the feast of All Saints, today prays for all who, in the purifying suffering of Purgatory, await the day they will join in heavenly glory. The celebration of the Mass, which re-presents the Sacrifice…

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