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angelusnews.com | Kate Scanlon |Hannah Brockhaus |Gerry Jackson
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez called for “restraint and calm” following immigration sweeps in downtown LA on June 6 that resulted in at least 44 arrests. Reports showed that federal immigration authorities and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conducted operations in multiple locations, including at multiple Home Depot locations and the downtown LA fashion district.
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angelusnews.com | Hannah Brockhaus |Kate Scanlon |Gerry Jackson |Cindy Wooden
The Vatican’s foreign minister is in Havana this week, where he met with local Catholics and political authorities during a visit marking 90 years of diplomatic relations between Cuba and the Holy See.
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angelusnews.com | Cindy Wooden |Kate Scanlon |Gerry Jackson |Heather King
With their specific forms of prayer, outreach or emphasis both the long-established groups of Catholic laypeople as well as the newer movements and communities are called to contribute to the unity and mission of the church, Pope Leo XIV said. "Unity and mission are two essential aspects of the church's life and two priorities of the Petrine ministry," the pope said.
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angelusnews.com | Gerry Jackson |Kate Scanlon |Heather King |Scott Hahn
Maryland's bishops released a pastoral letter on artificial intelligence June 5, urging Catholics to harness the use of emerging technologies while always putting "human dignity" at the forefront. The bishops tied the release to the feast of Pentecost, celebrated June 8 throughout Catholic parishes. Archbishop William E. Lori and Auxiliary Bishop Adam J. Parker of Baltimore were among the authors of the 1,400-word letter.
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2 days ago | 
angelusnews.com | Sarah Mac Donald |Kate Scanlon |Hannah Brockhaus |Gerry Jackson
In rural Limerick, three teenage brothers are turning Lego into a tool for evangelization as Blessed Carlo Acutis continues to inspire a new generation of digital evangelists. In the small rural parish of Kilcornan in Irish Limerick County, the boys have produced a professional and instructive stop-motion animation film about the millennial saint. "We wanted to reach people of our own age," 16-year-old Louis Flynn explained to OSV News. "Carlo really inspired all three of us.
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2 days ago | 
catholicreview.org | Gerry Jackson
Maryland’s bishops released a pastoral letter on artificial intelligence June 5, urging Catholics to harness the use of emerging technologies while always putting “human dignity” at the forefront. The bishops tied the release to the feast of Pentecost, celebrated June 8 throughout Catholic parishes. Archbishop William E. Lori and Auxiliary Bishop Adam J. Parker of Baltimore were among the authors of the 1,400-word letter.
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2 weeks ago | 
catholicreview.org | Gerry Jackson
Deacon Thomas O’Donnell keeps returning to one word – “powerful” – to describe a weeklong experience in Rome where he literally was steps away from a historic papal transition. The Catonsville native is completing his studies at the Pontifical North American College in Rome. He said he was five feet away from Pope Francis when the pope rode through St. Peter’s Square after giving his final blessing April 20 (Easter Sunday), a day before he died.
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1 month ago | 
catholicreview.org | Gerry Jackson
As the first Knott Secondary Scholarship recipient from Western Maryland, Joseph Khachan fits the foundation’s mold nearly perfectly – pairing academic success with community involvement. Joseph is heavily involved as a volunteer at Our Lady of the Mountains Parish in Cumberland. He serves as a lector and plays the piano at Mass, and volunteers in the parish’s summer lunchbox program for those in need.
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1 month ago | 
bbc.co.uk | Gerry Jackson
Media caption, BBC and archivists searched for family members of those featured in rare footage of VE Day celebrations in north-east EnglandRelatives of people captured on high-quality cine film during VE Day street celebrations in May 1945 have gathered to watch them. For some, it was the first time they had seen their wartime ancestors on film.
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1 month ago | 
catholicreview.org | Gerry Jackson
Pope Francis’ teachings and writings have had a major influence on several programs in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, notably its two-year Seek the City to Come initiative and its ongoing evangelization efforts. Julie St. Croix, director of the Office of Parish Renewal and director of Seek the City to Come, said Pope Francis’ philosophies on synodality and universal outreach have been guiding forces.
