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Cardinal McElroy urges catechists to share God’s love and mercy at annual Catechetical Day

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Pope Leo urges Ukraine-Russia humanitarian cooperation as Russian strike kills children at playground

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Trump administration extends TPS for Ukraine, Sudan, but uncertainty remains

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Bishops conclude Vatican family meeting as Pope Leo XIV recovers in hospital

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