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National Catholic Register
- Polish General Kościuszko, Great American Revolutionary
  
  By Carrie Gress | This 4th of July it seems appropriate to look at one of the great contributors to American Independence. Polish-born General Tadeusz Kościuszko is no stranger to history buffs...
- Even More Patriotic Hymns for the 4th of July
  
  By Joseph Pronechen | While God Bless America, America the Beautiful and America known popularly as My Country ‘Tis of Thee are the best known of the patriotic hymns or songs as noted in another...
- Are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness Still Self-Evident Rights?
  
  By John Clark | On the Fourth of July, we Americans celebrate the Declaration of Independence, the birth announcement of America to the world. We ponder these immortal words of Thomas Jefferson: “We...
News from the Vatican
- Vatican backs debt relief for poor countries as part of COVID recovery
  
  The Vatican's representative to the UN in Geneva says coordinated action by the international community is of “utmost importance,” as developing countries are already struggling under unsustainable...
- Vatican watchdog sees record cooperation levels despite raid
  
  The Vatican’s financial watchdog agency has reported record levels of internal cooperation despite being thrown into turmoil in October when Vatican police raided its offices as part of an...
- Pope Francis sends condolences to Pope Benedict for brother’s death
  
  Pope Francis has sent retired Pope Benedict XVI his prayers and condolences for the death of his brother, Msgr. Georg Ratzinger.

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