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 San Diego diocese bans homeschool groups from parish properties
 Rockets hit Nazareth, bishop says
 Vatican launches Pope’s Global Alliance for Children’s Health
 Pope offers asylum for jailed Myanmar democracy activist
 Pope resumes audiences following ‘flu-like’ illness
 Pope Francis names 28 consultors to Vatican doctrine office, including controversial theologian
 Papal encouragement for young singers, musicians in Christmas contest
 Vatican sets theme for World Communications Day 2025
 Cardinal Ranjith urges new Sri Lankan leader to fight poverty
 New head of Pontifical Missions USA speaks of challenges, goals
 Kentucky governor bans conversion therapy
 Papal reflections for International Day of Peace
 Papal prayer for Alzheimer’s treatments

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December 23, O Emmanuel; Opt Mem of St. John of Kanty, Priest

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The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. John of Kanty (1390-1473), priest. Born in Kanty (Cracow, Poland), he taught at the university and became pastor of a parish. He was distinguished for his piety and love of neighbor. We reach the culmination of the O Antiphons today. Today is the…

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