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Pope Francis addresses journalists aboard the papal plane heading to Mongolia, with Cardinal-elect George Jacob Koovakad at left, on Aug. 31, 2023.

Meet Pope Francis’ personal travel agent — new cardinal George Koovakad

Nov 7, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

The pontiff introduced Father George Jacob Koovakad to the world in 2021 as someone who is “always smiling.” Read more

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The Little Sisters, Disciples of the Lamb, at their garden of Damascus roses. The roses are used for aroma in skin care and cosmetic products.

National Vocations Week: The contemplative order that welcomes sisters with Down syndrome

Pope Francis addresses journalists aboard the papal plane heading to Mongolia, with Cardinal-elect George Jacob Koovakad at left, on Aug. 31, 2023.

Meet Pope Francis’ personal travel agent — new cardinal George Koovakad

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, speaks at the USCCB fall plenary assembly Nov. 14, 2023.

Bishops urge ‘charity, respect, and civility’ after historic 2024 election

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3 states remove definition of marriage from state constitutions

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Church in Argentina hails ‘exemplary ruling’ against surrogacy

Pro-life protestors hold signs outside the Missouri Supreme Court on Sept. 10, 2024, advocating against Amendment 3.

Missouri abortion amendment passes, threatening to overturn pro-life protections

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Paid sick leave proposal passes in Nebraska

Pennsylvania Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dave McCormick and his wife, Nina Powell, thank supporters after declaring victory in a closely contested race with incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Casey on Nov. 6, 2024, in Pittsburgh.

Republicans secure control of U.S. Senate

Giorgia Meloni, prime minister of Italy; Viktor Orbán, prime minister of Hungary; and French President Emmanuel Macron were among European leaders who offered congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump on his victory Nov. 6, 2024.

European leaders pledge cooperation with Trump after historic comeback victory

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UPDATE: 3 states vote against school choice, projections indicate

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