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“Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.” — Francis de Sales, Bishop of Geneva, 1567–1622
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Communities plan regional St. Francis pet blessings
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Churches, nonprofits and OSF HealthCare sites are holding pet-blessing ceremonies around the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, welcoming people and their animals for prayers celebrating care for all creatures. Events span locations in Ireland and the United States, with some already held and others scheduled for early October 2026.
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Churches Plan Animal Blessings for St. Francis Feast
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— Sep 24, 2026
Churches are holding Blessing of the Animals services around the Feast of St. Francis, inviting pets and, in some cases, photos or stuffed animals to receive a blessing. The services celebrate the bond between people and animals; at one Portland event, a husky joined the priest’s singing and delighted the crowd.
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California Establishes 24.56-Mile St. Francis Pilgrimage Route
World
— Sep 17, 2026
A new Camino de San Francisco pilgrimage route in California traces Mission San Rafael Arcángel to Mission Dolores, offering four segments to accommodate different journey lengths during the Jubilee Year of St. Francis. Catholic communities are also commemorating the Transitus of St. Francis and promoting Jubilee Year indulgences with parish celebrations, pilgrimages to churches named after the saint, and related events such as pet blessings.
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AI Co-Founder Privately Pressed Vatican To Soften Stance Against Machine Consciousness
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 12h
Francis and Clare Establish the Poor Clares
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— FROM 1212
Clare flees home to join Francis's vision of poverty.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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St. Francis Receives the Stigmata at La Verna
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— FROM 1224
Francis bears Christ's wounds after a vision on the mountain.
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The Healing of Francis Pascal's Daughter
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— FROM 1938
Infantile paralysis cured
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Healing of Francis Pascal at Lourdes
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— FROM 1938
Infantile paralysis cured
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Francis of Assisi Receives Stigmata
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— FROM 1224
Saint embraces poverty and peace
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Hudson Taylor Founds China Inland Mission
Missionary trusts God for 70 inland workers.
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Francis Collins Kneels in Waterfall
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Geneticist prays on hike and believes.
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Francis Schaeffer Finds Intellectual Faith
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— FROM 1930
Young seminarian resolves doubts through study.
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
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The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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US Open 2026 results: Francis Tiafoe beats Alex Michelsen after trailing by two sets and break
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— Sep 9, 2026
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Chris Dalton
Tiafoe must have dug deep to win after dropping the first two sets and a break.
Pope Leo XIV reverses Francis-era salary cuts for cardinals
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— Sep 14, 2026
On his 71st birthday at the Vatican Library, Pope Leo XIV reversed 2021 pandemic pay cuts that had reduced cardinals' salaries by 10%.
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Dana Whitfield
Restoring the cardinals' salaries after the pandemic makes sense, but the Vatican deficit still needs real fixes.
St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane de Chantal Found the Visitation Order
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— FROM 1610
The bishop and widow create a gentle rule for women.
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Democrat Governor Who Sued Exxon Over Climate Change Asks Trump Administration To Fast-Track Gas Pipeline
Simon August · 5 min · 12h
Pope Leo Reportedly Reconsiders Francis’ Financial Policies
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— Sep 14, 2026
A diverse round-up covers religion and culture with Catholic commentary and ecclesial governance debates alongside a sports read on the Las Vegas Raiders’ season-opening win over the Dolphins. It also highlights local arts and music events in Huntsville, a faith-based Q&A on spiritual discernment and dreams, and a consumer-protection training event in Mysuru.
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Which of your friends would you actually marry?
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Name your candidates and answer honestly — the AI issues the verdict, with a runner-up. Private until YOU decide to share it.
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Pope Francis Hospitalized for Bronchitis
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— Feb 14, 2025
Pope Francis has been hospitalized for bronchitis and has cancelled events for the next three days. “This morning, at the end of the audiences, Pope Francis was admitted to the Policlinico Agostino Gemelli for some…
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Vatican Reveals Some of Pope Francis’ Final Words
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— Apr 23, 2025
The final words of Pope Francis have been revealed, and they were words of gratitude. According to the Vatican , Pope Francis his thanked his personal health care assistant Massimiliano Strappetti for encouraging him to…
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Pope Francis Calls for the World to ‘Eliminate Inequalities’
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— Apr 19, 2020
Pope Francis is urging Christians around the world to be “profoundly shaken” by the coronavirus outbreak and to work to “eliminate inequalities,” the Associated Press reports . “This is not some ideology,” Francis said…
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Pope Francis Declares Social Inequalities Have Been ‘Exposed and Aggravated’ by Pandemic
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— Aug 26, 2020
Pope Francis said during his weekly audience Wednesday the coronavirus pandemic only exacerbates social inequalities already prevalent across the globe. Francis noted the outbreak has “exposed and aggravated” social…
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David Livingstone Begins African Explorations
Missionary opens continent
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Biden Thanks Pope Francis for ‘Extending Blessings and Congratulations’ After the Two Spoke
Reporting
— Nov 12, 2020
President-elect Joe Biden (D) spoke with Pope Francis to express his appreciation for Francis’ leadership and willingness to work with him during his upcoming presidency. “The president-elect thanked His Holiness for…
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Pope Francis Personally Fires Conservative American Bishop Who Was Relentless, Outspoken Critic
Opinion
— Nov 12, 2023
Either Pope Francis is following Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi’s lead or Biden and Pelosi are following Pope Francis. Who knows? Maybe they’re all taking their orders from a woke Antichrist. Whatever the case, they…
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Pope Francis Urges U.S. Catholics To Choose ‘Lesser Evil’ In Presidential Election
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— Sep 15, 2024
Pope Francis Blasts Both Harris And Trump, Tells US Catholics To ‘Choose Lesser Evil’. RELIGION UNPLUGGED. “> Following his historic 12-day trip to Southeast Asia, Pope Francis chimed in on the upcoming U.S…
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3 Times Pope Francis Ended Up Leaving Reform-Minded Liberals In The Lurch
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— Apr 21, 2025
The late Pope Francis, who passed away Monday morning, didn’t apologize for defending the long-held social positions of the Catholic Church during his 12-year-reign as Supreme Pontiff. Francis, while being known for his…
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Pope Francis Forced To Cancel Meetings Over Breathing Difficulties
Reporting
— Nov 27, 2023
Pope Francis has canceled a series of meetings this week after falling ill, the Vatican said on Monday. The Pope is suffering breathing difficulties due to inflammation of the lungs and has postponed some of his…
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Top Senate Democrats Challenge Legality Of Pentagon’s Planned Venezuela Oil Stake
Simon August · 5 min · 12h
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