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10 things you should know about Catholics and the American Founding

July 3, 2024 Bradley J. Birzer 22

In my essay “10 Things You Should Know About the American Founding” I focused on some little-known facts about the American Founding in general. The final three of those “10 things” mentioned Catholics and Catholicism, […]

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Independence Day and the principles of Catholic social teaching

July 3, 2023 Dr. Christopher Shannon 18

July is the first full month of summer, a time for lazy hazy days of going on vacation, cooling off, doing nothing. For historians, it is the month when things really start to heat up, […]

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Pope Francis condemns “senseless shooting”, calls for end of violence after July Fourth parade attack

July 5, 2022 Catholic News Agency 5

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Vatican City, Jul 5, 2022 / 06:53 am (CNA).
Pope Francis has expressed shock and sadness over the mass shooting that led to the death of at least six and wounded some 30 other… […]

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Here are 11 American saints to remember on July Fourth

July 2, 2022 Catholic News Agency 2

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Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 2, 2022 / 08:38 am (CNA).
Americans celebrate their country’s independence on July 4th — as well as the people who formed the United States into the country that it is today. Tho… […]

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