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What legacy does Poland’s Archbishop Gądecki leave?

What legacy does Poland’s Archbishop Gądecki leave?

His tenure was marked by the abuse crisis, secularization, the Ukraine war, and ...

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Vaccines at Catholic school: Some parents question exemption policies

Vaccines at Catholic school: Some parents question exem...

Catholic school vaccine policies are facing criticism. Here's why.

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Ep. 204: Smoking guns and unserious people

Ep. 204: Smoking guns and unserious people

JD and Ed talk about an unusual ruling in an appeal of a wrongful termination la...

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Bonus: Driving lessons and leisure killers

Bonus: Driving lessons and leisure killers

JD shares a bit of paternal wisdom from his own dad.

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Global Catholic population surpasses 1.4 billion souls

Global Catholic population surpasses 1.4 billion souls

The number of Catholics around the world has tipped over the 1.4 billion mark, a...

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VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: New documentary explores Church division over Latin Mass

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: New documentary explores Church divisi...

A new mini-documentary specially produced for the Catholic Herald sheds light on...

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No discussion of Pope Francis resigning, says Parolin

No discussion of Pope Francis resigning, says Parolin

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin has said that during his thre...

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Pope releases World Prayer Day for Vocations message early

Pope releases World Prayer Day for Vocations message early

In perhaps another sign that he is not willing to be limited by his hospital bed...

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Trump Mar&a&Lago club hosts Catholic bash for St Joseph’s Day

Trump Mar&a&Lago club hosts Catholic bash for St Joseph...

Hundreds of Catholics gathered at Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump’s famous Pa...

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U.S. bishops call for Walking with Moms in Need program to become staple in ‘every parish’

U.S. bishops call for Walking with Moms in Need program...

null / Credit: Tomsickova Tatyana/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 19...

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Maryland passes bill that would provide $25 million to fund abortion

Maryland passes bill that would provide $25 million to ...

The Maryland State House in Annapolis. / Credit: Glynnis Jones/Shutterstock CNA ...

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Pope Francis no longer relies on ventilation to aid breathing

Pope Francis no longer relies on ventilation to aid bre...

Pope Francis is no longer relying on overnight mechanical ventilation to help hi...

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Are more adults becoming Catholic?

Are more adults becoming Catholic?

Statistics for this year’s Rite of Election figures are still coming in - but al...

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Capuchin: Childhood abuse ‘manifested’ in elaborate fraud

Capuchin: Childhood abuse ‘manifested’ in elaborate fraud

The Capuchin who pled guilty to fraud schemes says they are the result of longst...

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‘I prefer to die than let evil in’: Akash Bashir, Pakistan’s Servant of God

‘I prefer to die than let evil in’: Akash Bashir, Pakis...

A Pakistani man stopped a parish bomber. Could he eventually be canonized?

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Starting Seven: March 18, 2025

Starting Seven: March 18, 2025

Welcome to Starting Seven, The Pillar’s daily newsletter.