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<title>'Searching for the Messiah' explores recent experiences of Jews who have embraced faith in  Christ</title>
<description>A film that features the testimonies of Jews who in recent times have professed faith in Jesus after coming to the conclusion that he is in fact the long-awaited Messiah.</description>
<link>http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=296036&amp;view=post&amp;blogid=8838</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV: Every vocation is a 'path of beauty'</title>
<description>In a message for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations titled "The Interior Discovery of God's Gift," the Holy Father reflects on the interior dimension of one's vocation.</description>
<link>http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=296037&amp;view=post&amp;blogid=8838</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Why the Catholic Church celebrates Easter Monday under the title 'Monday of the Angel'</title>
<description>In many countries in Europe and South America, Easter Monday, also known as "Little Easter," is a national holiday.</description>
<link>http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=296038&amp;view=post&amp;blogid=8838</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>French priest Henri Caffarel, founder of Teams of Our Lady, declared venerable by Pope Leo XIV</title>
<description>A married couple that leads the Teams of Our Lady, founded by newly-declared Venerable Father Henri Caffarel, explains how this lay apostolate helps couples grow together in holiness.</description>
<link>http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=296047&amp;view=post&amp;blogid=8838</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>On Easter Monday, Pope Leo XIV remembers those 'tormented' by war: 'The truth does not remain hidden'</title>
<description>Upon the recitation of the Regina Caeli, the pope also remembered Pope Francis, who died a year ago on Easter Monday.</description>
<link>http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=296048&amp;view=post&amp;blogid=8838</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>'Searching for the Messiah' explores experiences of recent Jewish converts</title>
<description>A film that features the testimonies of people of Jewish origin who in recent times have professed faith in Jesus after coming to the conclusion that he is the long-awaited Messiah.</description>
<link>http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=296049&amp;view=post&amp;blogid=8838</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Latin patriarch of Jerusalem on Easter: 'The Risen One is not where we left him'</title>
<description>In his homily on Easter Sunday, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa said the resurrection of Christ turns our world upside down and opens unforeseen horizons regarding life and death.</description>
<link>http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=296058&amp;view=post&amp;blogid=8838</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Divine Mercy Novena begins on Good Friday</title>
<description>The novena originates with Sister Maria Faustina Kowalska of the Blessed Sacrament, OLM, canonized a saint in April 2000, a Polish religious sister and mystic who experienced apparitions of Jesus.</description>
<link>http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=296059&amp;view=post&amp;blogid=8838</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Congressmen renew push to make Easter Monday a federal holiday</title>
<description>Rep. Riley Moore, R-West Virginia, and Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, introduced legislation that would make the day after Easter Sunday a federal holiday.</description>
<link>http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=296067&amp;view=post&amp;blogid=8838</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Defense Secretary Hegseth removes top Army chaplain amid Iran war, chaplaincy reform</title>
<description>The reason for the removal of Maj. Gen. William Green Jr. is unclear. However, Hegseth has removed more than a dozen military leaders during his tenure and has vowed to reform the chaplaincy.</description>
<link>http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=296068&amp;view=post&amp;blogid=8838</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Vittorio Messori dies, Italian Catholic journalist and author, defender of the faith</title>
<description>Messori not only converted to the Catholic faith but also used his considerable literary and investigative skills to vigorously defend it.</description>
<link>http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=296069&amp;view=post&amp;blogid=8838</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>U.S., Canadian seminarians prepare in Mexico to serve Hispanic community</title>
<description>A seminary was established in Mexico in 1999 to serve the growing Hispanic community in North America, forming future priests who learn Spanish as well as ecclesial and cultural traditions.</description>
<link>http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=295986&amp;view=post&amp;blogid=8838</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 5 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV announces April 11 peace vigil at St. Peter's</title>
<description>In his first Easter message to the city and the world, the pontiff urged those with weapons to lay them down.</description>
<link>http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=295987&amp;view=post&amp;blogid=8838</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 5 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Pope at Easter: 'May Christ, our Passover, bless us and give his peace to the whole world!'</title>
<description>On his first Easter as pontiff, Leo XIV urged Christians to bring the hope of the Resurrection into a world scarred by war, violence, and injustice.</description>
<link>http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=295988&amp;view=post&amp;blogid=8838</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 5 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The miraculous origin story of Italy's famous Easter dove bread</title>
<description>The legend of the "Colomba di Pasqua" ("Easter dove") dates to the sixth or seventh century and includes a queen, a feast, and a group of Irish monks.</description>
<link>http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=295989&amp;view=post&amp;blogid=8838</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 5 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Official delegation announced for Pope Leo XIV's upcoming visit to Equatorial Guinea</title>
<description>Church authorities unveiled details of the official delegation expected to accompany the Holy Father during his visit scheduled for April 21&amp;ndash;23.</description>
<link>http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=296003&amp;view=post&amp;blogid=8838</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 5 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Supreme Court to rule on how IQ scores are weighed in death penalty disability claims</title>
<description>The high court ruled in 2002 that executing people with intellectual disabilities violated the Constitution's Eighth Amendment, which prohibits "cruel and unusual punishment."</description>
<link>http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=295954&amp;view=post&amp;blogid=8838</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 4 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Archbishop Broglio: War should always be 'a last resort'</title>
<description>The archbishop for the Military Services, USA said it was "hard" to see how the ongoing war with Iran could be justified.</description>
<link>http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=295960&amp;view=post&amp;blogid=8838</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 4 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Protests, criticism from Church leaders force Indian government to delay bill on foreign donations</title>
<description>The government's backing-off from the amendment to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act was promptly welcomed by the Catholic Bishops Conference of India.</description>
<link>http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=295961&amp;view=post&amp;blogid=8838</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 4 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Archbishop shares 10 characteristics of his thriving seminary</title>
<description>Archbishop Francisco Cerro of Toledo, Spain, shared in a letter 10 qualities he considers to be the reason why the diocesan seminary is blessed with vocations.</description>
<link>http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=295962&amp;view=post&amp;blogid=8838</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 4 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Czech bishop's Easter stout wins medals at international competition</title>
<description>A microbrewery owned by the Catholic Diocese of Litomerice took home gold and diamond medals at the Czech Brew Star 2026 competition in Brno before its Easter stout received a bishop's blessing.</description>
<link>http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=295963&amp;view=post&amp;blogid=8838</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 4 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Government of Cuba announces release of more than 2,000 prisoners for Easter</title>
<description>The government said it was making the release "in the context of the religious celebrations of Holy Week."</description>
<link>http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=295968&amp;view=post&amp;blogid=8838</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 4 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>At Easter Vigil, Pope Leo XIV calls for peace to 'grow and flourish' throughout the world</title>
<description>The ancient vigil "stretches across the centuries as a path of reconciliation and grace," the pope said at the Vatican.</description>
<link>http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=295971&amp;view=post&amp;blogid=8838</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 4 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Bishop Barron, Jonathan Roumie to speak at Trump event rededicating U.S. to God</title>
<description>Catholic speakers for the May 17 event on the National Mall include Bishop Robert Barron and actor Jonathan Roumie. Cardinal Timothy Dolan is set to offer a video address.</description>
<link>http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=295972&amp;view=post&amp;blogid=8838</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 4 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Philippines Church mobilizes support for migrant workers hit by war, oil crisis</title>
<description>Filipino bishops have urged the Catholic dioceses in the Philippines to support overseas workers, migrants, and their families back home amid the economic crisis following war with Iran.</description>
<link>http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=295887&amp;view=post&amp;blogid=8838</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 3 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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