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Irish priest’s comments about transgenderism, gays result in suspension

Nov 3, 2022
Michael Kelly, CNS

Northern Ireland census shows more Catholics than Protestants

Sep 23, 2022
Michael Kelly, CNS

Irish pro-lifers: Criminalizing prayer vigils at abortion clinics not needed

Jul 28, 2022
Michael Kelly, CNS

Police in Northern Ireland investigate burning of Pope Francis image

Jul 13, 2022
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Ireland adds St. Brigid’s feast day as national holiday

Jan 20, 2022
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UK court rules N. Ireland must investigate treatment of ’70s detainees

Dec 15, 2021
Michael Kelly, CNS

Remembering Partition of Ireland, Christian leaders vow to work together

Oct 21, 2021
Michael Kelly, CNS

Irish president withdraws from prayer service, saying it’s politicized

Sep 30, 2021
Michael Kelly, CNS

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Jul 28, 2021
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Cardinal Blase Cupich presents former Chicago White Sox player Paul Konerko with a jersey signed by Pope Leo XIV during a ceremony honoring the 2005 World Series Champions before a baseball game between the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox on July 12, 2025. (Credit: Erin Hooley/AP.)

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The statue of Brazil's patron saint, the Virgin of Aparecida, stands behind glass inside the basilica named after her in the town of Aparecida, Brazil, July 23, 2013. (Credit: Andre Penner/AP.)

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A sign on the outside of the Fairview Presbyterian Church on the edge of the Butler University campus shows its congregation's support for the Butler men's basketball team in Indianapolis, Ind. on Monday, April 4, 2011. (Credit: Amy Sancetta/AP.)

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With their playoff slump broken and a pope on their side, the White Sox want more this October

American actor Lou Ferrigno, left, attends Pope Leo XIV's weekly general audience at the Vatican, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.)

Hulk star Lou Ferrigno fulfils childhood dream meeting with Pope Leo XIV

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Chicago White Sox's Chase Meidroth (10) celebrates with Kyle Teel (8) after scoring off a 2-run single hit by by Sam Antonacci during the second inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series against the Houston Astros, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Houston. (Credit: Karen Warren/AP.)

White Sox receive a letter from Pope Leo XIV before winning playoff opener

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The statue of Brazil's patron saint, the Virgin of Aparecida, stands behind glass inside the basilica named after her in the town of Aparecida, Brazil, July 23, 2013. (Credit: Andre Penner/AP.)

What to know about the viral claim about Brazil’s patron saint jolting a tight presidential race

Oct 1
Eléonore Hughes

A sign on the outside of the Fairview Presbyterian Church on the edge of the Butler University campus shows its congregation's support for the Butler men's basketball team in Indianapolis, Ind. on Monday, April 4, 2011. (Credit: Amy Sancetta/AP.)

Giggle for God: America’s witty church signs aim to inspire, attract drivers and passersby

Oct 1
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