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TODAY IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Pope Saint Leo IX

Leo IX, born Bruno of Egisheim, was a reformative pope known for combating simony and clerical immorality and influencing the East-West Schism’s onset.

Mass Readings for April 19, 2024

Acts 9:1-20 // Psalms 117:1-2 // John 6:52-59

Prayer Petitions for April 19, 2024

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Why Did Jesus Sweat “Drops of Blood” in Gethsemane?

Does this rare medical condition explain how Jesus' "sweat became like drops of blood" in Gethsemane? 👉

By uCatholic - April 18, 2024

Significant Debt Reduction Among Ordinands Prior to Ordination, CARA Survey Finds

A recent CARA survey showed a dramatic reduction in educational debt among seminarians, with religious ordinands seeing a 72% decrease 👉

By uCatholic - April 18, 2024

Priest Pepper-Sprayed During Confession at Texas Cathedral

A priest at St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral in Amarillo, Texas, was attacked with pepper spray during confession 👉

By uCatholic - April 18, 2024

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Significant Debt Reduction Among Ordinands Prior to Ordination, CARA Survey Finds

A recent CARA survey showed a dramatic reduction in educational debt among seminarians, with religious ordinands seeing a 72% decrease 👉

By uCatholic - April 18, 2024

Priest Pepper-Sprayed During Confession at Texas Cathedral

A priest at St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral in Amarillo, Texas, was attacked with pepper spray during confession 👉

By uCatholic - April 18, 2024

Sydney Bishop Forgives Teen Attacker After Church Stabbing Incident

Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, attacked during a live sermon in Sydney, publicly forgave his 16-year-old assailant, calling for peace and non-retaliation 👉

By uCatholic - April 18, 2024

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