John F. Kennedy

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President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House.

Trump orders declassification of ‘all records’ related to Kennedy, MLK assassinations

Jan 24, 2025

By Daniel Payne

President Donald Trump directed recordkeepers to reveal the long-secret files as a matter of “public interest.” Read more

President John F. Kennedy, Mrs. Kennedy, daughter Caroline and son John John arriving for mass at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church in Middleburg, Virginia, on Nov. 10, 1963.

On assassination anniversary, Catholics reflect on JFK’s faith and life

Nov 22, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

JFK’s legacy is a cautionary tale for politicians who profess to be Christians yet often reject practicing the faith in... Read more

Crowds exit Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington, D.C., after the June 14, 2023, "Pride Mass" with "Progress Pride" flags visible in the back of the church.

‘Pride Mass’ takes place in Washington, D.C., despite calls for cardinal to intervene

Jun 15, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

During the Mass, prayers were offered in solidarity with LGBTQ+ individuals and the LGBTQ+ community while protesters prayed outside. Read more

John F. Kennedy (Public domain). Al Smith.

When American Catholic politics split the Church

Oct 13, 2016

By Kevin J. Jones

For history professor Christopher Shannon, Catholics in American politics have a long history, yet this legacy is overshadowed by a... Read more

President John F Kennedy.

Catholics remember sorrow of JFK assassination

Nov 22, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

The 50th anniversary of U.S. President John F. Kennedy’s assassination has prompted many Catholics to remember the first Catholic president’s... Read more

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Syrian refugees in the Bekaa valley of Lebanon in 2018.

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Pope Francis greets members of the Gaudium Et Spes Foundation at the Vatican on Feb. 14, 2025.

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Pope Francis greets visitors at his general audience at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.

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Pope Francis prays during his Wednesday general audience on Feb. 5, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican.

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Sts. Cyril and Methodius.

‘Apostles of the Slavs’: Brother saints Cyril, Methodius universally celebrated Feb. 14

The skull of St. Valentine is kept in the Greek-Catholic Church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin in Rome.

St. Valentine: How a beheaded martyr became the patron saint of romantic love

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Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump ban on transgender surgeries for minors

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