President Daniel Ortega’s ban on religious processions has intensified in Nicaragua, and now faithful at Masses “cannot pray out loud,” said one witness.
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True to form, SpongeBob emerges from his latest escapades smarter, wiser, pleased with his newly acquired skills and with increased loyalty to his friends in “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for …
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Films tell story of African American Catholics’ legacy, church’s ministry to Native Americans
by Kurt Jensenby Kurt JensenWhile both films acknowledge the long, ugly history of American racial prejudice — tough to cover in a short documentary — they also maintain a tightly efficient look at evangelization …
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Catholic agencies strategize how to serve homeless amid major US policy change
by Kurt Jensenby Kurt JensenWASHINGTON (OSV News) — The Trump administration has issued plans for a complete turnaround in homelessness policy, which involves a two-thirds reduction in current funding used to place homeless people …
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Summit: Digital communication has ushered in a ‘new missionary age’ for evangelization
by Kurt Jensenby Kurt JensenJesus Christ’s greatest gift in his parables was “the art of storytelling,” said Sarah Yaklic, chief digital officer of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
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New virtual summit in October aims to empower church’s digital evangelization
by Kurt Jensenby Kurt JenseneCatholic is marking its 20th anniversary with its Engage Virtual Summit, held Oct. 21-22, 2025.
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‘Bernadette of Lourdes’ French musical coming to America with ‘universal’ message
by Kurt Jensenby Kurt JensenThe two-act musical “Bernadette of Lourdes” will begin an American tour in 2026, and a video of the show in French with subtitles will be in theaters Sept. 28-29, 2025.
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World is ‘hungry for justice, mercy,’ Austin’s new bishop says in installation homily
by Kurt Jensenby Kurt Jensen“We cannot stand by and say we love God and look away from our neighbor, even if they are here legally or not,” Bishop Garcia said.
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New auxiliary ordained for New Jersey archdiocese is first Nicaraguan-born bishop in US
by Kurt Jensenby Kurt JensenListening to the voice of Christ as the good shepherd “touches on every aspect of our lives, and every day of our earthly pilgrimage,” the cardinal said.
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Catholic scholar recalls ministry, impact of late founder of Focus on the Family
by Kurt Jensenby Kurt JensenHe began a radio program, “Focus on the Family,” in 1977 after his book on child-rearing, “Dare to Discipline,” published in 1970.
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