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SAO PAULO (CNS) — The Portuguese Bishops Conference praised former Portuguese prime minister Antonio Guterres for his “deep sense of humanity and faith” after he was nominated as United Nations secretary-general.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will conclude the Year of Mercy by creating 17 new cardinals, including three from the United States: Archbishop Blase J. Cupich of Chicago; Bishop Kevin J. Farrell, prefect of the new Vatican office for laity, family and life and former bishop of Dallas; and Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin of Indianapolis.

A late September day is proving to be a memorable date for young golfers throughout history.

NEW ORLEANS (CNS) — The polarization that exists in our secular culture, so visible in the acerbic campaign for the White House, has crept into the Church and compels Catholics of goodwill to be “stewards of mercy” and civility, the head of Catholic News Service told an audience in New Orleans Oct. 5.

In his homily during the weekly televised Mass Oct. 2, Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral rector Fr. John Lankeit reflected on the difference between those issues where Catholics can exercise prudential judgment and those which are intrinsic evils, specifically tackling the topic of abortion. The video of Fr. Lankeit's homily has been shared on several news outlets and had reached more than 30,000 views as of Oct. 6.

DENVER (CNA/EWTN News) — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump wrote a letter to Catholic leaders during a two-day conference in Denver this week, identifying himself as pro-life and vowing to support core values such as religious liberty and school choice.

JUNEAU, Alaska (CNA/EWTN News) — Adding to the more than 70 national shrines in the United States, the St. Thérèse Shrine in Juneau, Alaska was added by the U.S. bishops to the national list on her Oct. 1 feast day this year.

ROME (CNS) — Pope Francis and Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury together charged 19 pairs of Catholic and Anglican bishops to return to their home countries and work together to promote joint prayer, joint proclamation of the Gospel and, especially, joint works of charity and justice.

Fans of the classic "Clue" boardgame may enjoy Notre Dame Preparatory's latest staged production: a comedic who-dunnit featuring audience participation.

FARMVILLE, Va. (CNA/EWTN News) - The topic of abortion made an appearance at the vice presidential debate last night, as both candidates discussed the role of faith in their lives, and how it aligns with their political views.