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Catholic News Agency

Oct 10, 2025

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Pope Leo XIV, in his first major document, says the poor evangelize us

(Photo: Vatican Media) By Hannah Brockhaus/CNA In the first major document of his pontificate , Pope Leo XIV writes that the poor are not...

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Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

Guest Contributor

Oct 8, 2025

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Standing Against Hate: Catholics, Jews and the Story That Holds Us Together

George Weigel, syndicated Denver Catholic columnist, addresses a group at The Benson Center for the Study of Western Civilization during...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

George Weigel

Oct 1, 2025

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An important civics lesson, well taught

(Photo: Lightstock) The permanent exhibit  in the rotunda of the National Archives in Washington, D.C. includes original copies of the...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

Denver Catholic Staff

Sep 23, 2025

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“Love, Always Love”: Erika Kirk Extends Christ’s Forgiveness After Husband’s Assassination

Erika Kirk speaking at the memorial service of Charlie Kirk, September 21, 2025. (Photo: The White House / Wikimedia Commons, Public...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

Denver Catholic Staff

Sep 23, 2025

3

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PHOTOS: Archbishop Aquila, Cardinal Dolan Mark 20 Years of the Augustine Institute

From Denver roots to global evangelization, the Augustine Institute continues to form and equip disciples for mission. Archbishop Samuel...

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Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

Joseph Kneusel

Sep 22, 2025

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Exploring the Heavens: Vatican Observatory Welcomes New Leadership

Father Richard Anthony D’Souza steps into a role this month that has been shaped by Jesuits who have bridged science and faith for...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

Catholic News Agency

Sep 17, 2025

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U.S. bishops launch ‘Healing and Hope’ initiative to promote, strengthen mental health

(Photo: Pexels) By Tessa Gervasini/CNA Ahead of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

André Escaleira, Jr.

Sep 14, 2025

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Happy Birthday, Pope Leo, from Archbishop Aquila and Denver Catholics!

Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila met Pope Leo XIV on a recent trip to Rome and assured him of the Archdiocese of Denver's prayers....

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

Denver Catholic Staff

Sep 9, 2025

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Denver Catholics Called to Support Victims of Violence in Gaza

Return of displaced people via Al-Rasheed Street after ceasefire, January 2025, Gaza Strip. (Photo: Hussein Jaber/UNRWA, Wikimedia...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

Catholic News Agency

Sep 5, 2025

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Kendrick Castillo, lone fatality at 2019 STEM school shooting, could become a saint

Kendrick Castillo, the lone fatality at the STEM school shooting in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, on May 7, 2019. (Photo courtesy of John...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

Catholic News Agency

Sep 5, 2025

4

min read

How to watch the canonizations of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati

Pilgrims gather in St. Peter’s Square for a Mass and canonization of 14 new saints on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (Photo: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA)...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

George Weigel

Aug 27, 2025

3

min read

Ukraine and a peace worthy of the name

(Photo: Pexels) Pope Leo XIV’s spiritual lodestar is St. Augustine. In his first months in office, the Holy Father summoned the Church to...

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