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Paul Thigpen, Theologian Who Explored ‘Wondrous’ Question of Extraterrestrial Life, Dies at 71
A convert to Catholicism, Thigpen wrote prolifically on saints, the Blessed Mother, and the possibility of intelligent alien life, among other topics.⬇️
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I love this so much! 🙌
The Chicago White Sox recently honored Pope Leo by marking his seat from the 2005 World Series.
The announcement came in May 2025 after the team installed a graphic of the pope near Section 140 at Rate Field. Then-Father Robert Prevost sat in row 19, seat 2 during the first White Sox game of the 2005 World Series.
The now-pontiff attended that game with his friend Ed Schmit, who has since passed away.
Schmit's grandson, Eddie, told WGN News,
"When all that transpired, I looked back and said, 'Is that the pope next to me?' And sure enough, it was, and it was pretty surreal, to say the least. It was awesome to see that..."
In addition to the graphic, the team has now marked his seat with an image of Pope Leo and a special note. The seat says,
“This seat marks the location where Pope Leo XIV cheered on the White Sox during Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. He grew up in the Chicagoland area and was elected as the first U.S.-born pontiff on May 8, 2025.”
Several social media accounts shared the photo. Comments are flooding Instagram and X (Formerly Twitter) with excitement over the news.
Here’s what some people said:
“Could you imagine this seat possibly becoming a relic!?” Instagram user John Marlin commented. “That’d be cool!”
“A simple tribute!” Instagram user Roberta Pinto added. “May he always be remembered with respect, affection, and love!”
“This is the hardest flex,” Instagram user Cory O'Brien also wrote.
“This picture is so cool,” Marilee Goodwin wrote on X. “The White Sox are so proud of their native son. I love it.”
What do you think of Pope Leo’s Chicago White Sox graphic and seat?
Let us continue to pray for Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate!
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Fifty-six years after Apollo 11 landed on the moon, Pope Leo XIV spoke with astronaut Buzz Aldrin on Sunday evening.
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This evening, 56 years after the Apollo 11 moon landing, I spoke with the astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Together we shared the memory of a historic feat, a testimony to human ingenuity, and we reflected on the mystery and greatness of Creation.
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Rest in the peace of Christ, Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022).
📷: #QueenElizabethII talks with #PopeFrancis at the Vatican April 3, 2014 (@CatholicNewsSvc/Maria Grazia Picciarella) – at Philadelphia, PA
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This online conference is free. Learn more about your faith with recorded presentations and interactive live sessions that will help you become a better witnesses. Fr. Mike Schmitz, Mark Hart, Dr. Robert Spitzer and more!
Visit htptc.com for information/to register.
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#SaintFrancisofAssisi, this saint of fraternal love, simplicity and joy, who inspired me to write the Encyclical Laudato Si’, prompts me once more to devote this new Encyclical to fraternity and social friendship. #FratelliTutti
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The Catholic Foundation is a proud sponsor of the Atlanta Catechist Conference on August 22nd.
The day features national and local speakers and various workshops where participants earn Catechist Certification Credit.
Register here: ow.ly/kxQA50AWzWH
@FormDisciples
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Saturday, AUGUST 22 +50 FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS. OPEN TO EVERYONE!
ES: Sábado 22 DE AGOSTO Más de 50 TALLERES VIRTUALES SIN COSTO ¡ABIERTO A TODO EL PUBLICO!
@archatlanta @FormDisciples
#atlantacc
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On Thursday, Catholics from across @archatl are uniting in solidarity with the black community to peacefully & prayerfully march through downtown ATL against racial injustice.
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception: 4pm: a prayer service, followed by march
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All catechists are encouraged to attend this conference. Contact the Faith Formation office to receive your registration code.
Invitamos a todos los catequistas a asistir a esta conferencia. Comuníquese a la oficina de Formación de Fe para recibir su código de registro.
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Reza para que los rohingyás, cuyos derechos e identidad no son reconocidos por el gobierno de Myanmar, puedan encontrar el respeto que reconoce la dignidad de todos los seres humanos. #StrengthInHope
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Pray that the Rohingya – our Muslim brothers and sisters from the Rakhine region, whose rights and very identity are not recognized by the Myanmar government – may find the respect that recognizes the dignity of all human beings. #StrengthInHope
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Reza por los católicos y todas las personas de fe que buscan servir a nuestro país en el gobierno como funcionarios electos, jueces, administradores y personal. #StrengthInHope
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Pray for Catholics, and all people of faith, who seek to serve our country in government as elected officials, judges, administrators, and staff. #StrengthInHope
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Here's a #ThrowbackThursday photo of Archbishop Wilton Gregory when he graduated from Mundelein Seminary in 1973. #MundAlum
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buff.ly/2FBHKsU “Together we can work to equip parents and families with formation and resources to assist their ongoing and vital work to make their homes safe havens,” said Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory.
Learn more about this upcoming initiative.
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“In the Our Father prayer we say, ‘Give us this day our daily bread.’ Married couples may also learn to pray, ‘Give us this day our daily love.’” – Pope Francis #marriagetip



























