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Byline: Quincey Reese Oct. 27About two weeks before war broke out between Hamas-led Palestine and Israel, Katie Zuzik was on a trip to Israel with a group from the Diocese [...]

Tens of thousands are expected at a Mass with Francis in the French port city. Although the pontiff will meet President Emmanuel Macron, it is not an official state visit. [...]

The article discusses the practice of reciting the St. Michael prayer after Catholic Mass, noting that the Holy See suppressed this practice in 1964 due to concerns about its impact on the integrity of the Mass. The prayer is seen as a private devotion to a saint, which may conflict with the overall structure of the liturgy that focuses on petitions to God the Father. The end of Mass is emphasized as a time to send participants out on a positive mission to expand God's Kingdom through evangelization, with believers encouraged to rely on the presence of the Lord in the Eucharist for protection against evil influences. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the surprising inclusion of a prayer to St. Michael the Archangel by former President Donald Trump. The prayer, written by Pope Leo XIII in the late 19th century, asks for protection against the wickedness of the Devil. The prayer's history is not well-documented, but it is believed to have been inspired by a vision of the Devil challenging Jesus. The prayer was dropped from liturgical reforms in the 1960s but has seen a resurgence in recent years. It is now optional but is becoming more widespread, particularly among those who desire a more combative Catholicism. Pope Francis has also spoken about the Devil and has turned to St. Michael for protection. The prayer has been added to the end of Masses in some parishes, including one where the author is a priest. The article concludes by stating that the prayer is about something much older than American politics and emphasizes the ongoing battle against evil. [Extracted from the article]

Byline: Chico Harlan KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo - The schools were closed and most work was called off, meaning all the chaotic roads in this megacity led only to [...]

The article discusses the contrasting approaches to religion taken by former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden. The author, Mick Mulvaney, recounts his experience as director of the Office of Management and Budget, where he requested a Catholic Mass in the White House during Lent. Trump approved the request, and the Mass was well-attended by both White House staff and career staffers from federal agencies. Mulvaney encouraged the Biden administration to continue the religious services, but they have not been resumed. The author suggests that actions speak louder than words when it comes to measuring the importance of religion to political leaders. [Extracted from the article]

Byline: Michael S. Rosenwald WASHINGTON - Joe Biden's first stop Wednesday morning before becoming president was a Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, one of the most [...]

As the Rev. Justin Wylie took the pulpit at the Church of the Holy Innocents in Manhattan last month, anger and anxiety emanated from the pews. The church is the [...]

Byline: Alan Robinson June 17--Former Steelers coach Chuck Noll was remembered Tuesday during a funeral mass for transforming Pittsburgh into the City of Champions, and giving it hope -- and [...]

VATICAN CITY -- The cavernous nave of St. Peter's Basilica was nearly empty when Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan arrived Sunday morning, shortly after dawn, a fading moon still hanging in [...]

Byline: Cathy Lynn Grossman, @CLGrossman, USA TODAY Massive crowds jammed St. Peter's Square on Sunday morning for one of the last public appearances of Pope Benedict XVI. The 85-year-old pontiff [...]

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Benedict XVI presided over Ash Wednesday services, his final public Mass, at St. Peter's Basilica, thanking the faithful for their support during his nearly eight-year pontificate, [...]

ROME -- Pope Benedict XVI, delivering his annual Christmas Eve message in a voice that sometimes seemed to waver, called on the faithful to make room for God in their [...]

Byline: Rachel Weaver Dec. 12--Susan Blaze prays to Our Lady of Guadalupe daily, thanking her for her blessings and miracles. Each year, Blaze, a native of Mexico, celebrates the mother [...]

Byline: Girish GuptaSpecial for USA TODAY HAVANA ù Pope Benedict XVI expressed support for the 'just aspirations and legitimate desires' of all Cubans, including prisoners, shortly after his arrival Monday [...]

SANTIAGO DE CUBA -- Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Cuba on Monday, declaring himself a ''pilgrim of charity'' and urging the island to move toward greater openness, freedom and religious [...]

Byline: Girish Gupta, Special for USA TODAY As downtown Havana prepares for its first papal visit in 14 years, Manuel Olivera, 48, sits playing chess outside his colorful yet faded [...]

LEON, Mexico -- Speaking before more than half a million people at an open-air Mass here in a nation wracked by drug violence, Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to [...]

Those who complain that the Christmas season starts earlier and earlier each year might find solace in hearing how Filipinos traditionally celebrate the season - theirs can stretch from as [...]

MADRID -- Pope Benedict XVI closed the religious ceremonies of World Youth Day on Sunday with a giant Mass in which he told young people to ''swim against the tide'' [...]

What is the meaning included in the credits in a number of TV shows when it says 'Characters Welcome'? We have to assume you're referring to shows on the USA [...]

May 22--Bishop David Zubik will celebrate a Golden Jubilee Mass this afternoon to commemorate the establishment of St. Louise de Marillac Parish. The Mass is scheduled for 3 p.m. Former [...]

CAPTION(S): PHOTO: Choir boys prepared for the 11 a.m. Christmas Mass at St. Thomas Church, an Episcopal congregation in Manhattan.(PHOTOGRAPH BY PIOTR REDLINSKI FOR THE NEW YORK […]