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"Who would have ever imagined — 80 pages, Patti Gallagher — that what I would record in this notebook would have any significance to over 120 million Catholics all over the world?" Mansfield, now 70, said.

"We've always had God at the top and we let him decide," added Yvette, 93.

HOUSTON (CNA/EWTN News) — As the Patriots and the Falcons gear up for Super Bowl LI, Pope Francis sent a message to both players and viewers, saying the game is an opportunity to show solidarity and build virtue.

WASHINGTON (CNA/EWTN News) — Amid signs proclaiming “Keep Your Rosaries Off My Ovaries,” “#IstandWithPlannedParenthood”, and a host of other homemade posters ranging from the snarky to the explicit at the Women’s March on Washington, pro-life women staked a spot in support of women’s dignity — and against abortion.

WASHINGTON (CNS) — President Donald J. Trump told the nation in his inaugural address that it need not fear in the days ahead.

On the heels of a bitter political season, an event that asks for God’s blessing on and guidance for elected officials, lawmakers, judges and lawyers takes place Jan. 24 at St. Mary’s Basilica.

For Courage member Daniel Mattson, the intersection of his life with the gay rights movement caused “all hell to break loose.”

German reflections on the power of prayer to bring down walls and the Gospel call to reconciliation lie at the heart of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

One sister has motivated nearly 100 groups of interfaith Americans to gather in their respective cities Jan. 15 for 30 minutes of silent meditation, hand in hand.

"This year, we are invited to create a culture of encounter where citizens old and new, alongside immigrants recent and long-standing, can share with one another their hopes for a better life," a U.S. cardinal said.