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‘Put Us to Work’: How 6 Young Men With Down Syndrome Served Pope Leo XIV in Paris

Meet the altar servers with Down syndrome who graced the stage Sept. 26, 2026, with Pope Leo during Mass at Place de la Concorde in Paris during his apostolic journey to France.
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Meet the altar servers with Down syndrome who graced the stage Sept. 26, 2026, with Pope Leo during Mass at Place de la Concorde in Paris during his apostolic journey to France.
Instead of asking for a photo, six young men with Down syndrome asked Pope Leo XIV for a job — and brought years of parish experience to Place de la Concorde.

7 Memorable Moments From Fulton Sheen’s Beatification

A new image of Blessed Fulton Sheen is displayed after he is declared ‘Blessed’ at the Mass for his beatification on Sept. 24, 2026, at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis.
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A new image of Blessed Fulton Sheen is displayed after he is declared ‘Blessed’ at the Mass for his beatification on Sept. 24, 2026, at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis.
COMMENTARY: Seven days since the beatification, these seven vignettes honor the author of the Seven Last Words.

‘Tolton’ Film Director Speaks About America’s First Black Priest

‘Tolton: From Slave to Priest’ is adapted from the play of the same title, with Jim Coleman in the titular role.
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‘Tolton: From Slave to Priest’ is adapted from the play of the same title, with Jim Coleman in the titular role.
‘He is indeed an American hero,’ says Leonardo Defilippis. ‘Father Tolton’s life and message of forgiveness, healing and unity is so needed right now.’

5 Cases to Watch at the Supreme Court This Term

The Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.
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The Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.
COMMENTARY: The justices are again being asked to referee who gets to worship, preach or educate without being treated as a second-class citizen.