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- Desire for eternal youth is ‘delusional,’ pope says
  
  The passing of time in one's life is meant to be lived as a God-given grace and not a meaningless pursuit to preserve one's youthfulness, Pope Francis said.
  
  Vatican’s Academy for Life sparks debate over infallibility of ‘Humanae Vitae’
  
  Over the past few days the Vatican’s top body on life issues has stirred up debate over its assertion that the encyclical Humanae Vitae, one of the church’s most influential documents in the past...
  
  Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, pope tells young people
  
  Christians must never give in to fear when evangelizing, especially when reaching out to those in need in the digital space, Pope Francis said.
  
  Cardinal Tomko, oldest member of College of Cardinals, dies at 98
  
  The oldest member of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Jozef Tomko, died in Rome at the age of 98.
  
  Be vigilant to God’s presence in life, pope says
  
  Christians should not only face life's challenges without fear but also not be overcome by the temptation to remain idle to the Lord's presence in those moments, Pope Francis said.
National Catholic Register
- Free Lunch Program Funds in Jeopardy at Catholic Schools Due to Biden Admin LGBT Rule Change
  
  Monkey Business Images One private school, Grant Park Christian Academy in Tampa, Florida, managed to secure a religious exemption last week from the...
  
  Spanish Shrine Where Our Lady of Fatima Appeared to Sister Lucía is Falling into Ruin
  
  Courtesy photos Sister Lucia, seer of Fatima (left); detail of the sanctuary of Pontevedra (right) The architects who have planned the restoration...
  
  Britney Spears Clarifies She Asked for a Catholic Wedding: ‘I Don’t Like Being Called a Liar’
  
  Joe Seer Britney Spears surrounded by photographers in Los Angeles, California on September 6, 2007. Spears ended up celebrating her wedding with...
  
  Bishops of Mexico Stand in Solidarity with Nicaragua ‘At a Time of Profound Suffering’
  
  Courtesy photo Bishop Rolando José Álvarez of the Diocese of Matagalpa, Nicaragua, was placed under house arrest by the police of Daniel Ortega's regime...
  
  Without Vocations, There Will Be No Eucharistic Revival
  
  Franco Origlia Priests lie prostrate during their ordination by Pope Francis during Mass in St. Peter Basilica on the 56th World Day of Prayer for...