Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

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In the state of Minnesota in the United States, the Catholic Church is served by the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis (Latin: Archidiœcesis Paulopolitana et Minneapolitana). Unusually, its archbishop presides over two principal churches: the Cathedral of Saint Paul in Saint Paul serves as the mother church, while the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis holds the rank of co-cathedral.

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• Polls show voters concerned about AI advancement

  Recent polls indicate that voters are concerned about the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and the construction of data centers, even as economic issues remain the primary concern for many. A Politico poll found that a plurality of adults in the United States want to pause AI development regardless of political affiliation, and a majority believe the technology poses a real risk of destroying humanity. Similar findings were reported in Canada and Europe. Additionally, a CNN poll conducted by SSRS showed that 71% of Americans believe the federal government is not doing enough to regulate the technology. A New York Times/Siena poll found that 61% of voters oppose building data centers to support AI, while only 34% support such construction. Despite these concerns, fewer than 1% of voters identified AI or data centers as the most important issue for their upcoming midterm election votes.

  Sep 28, 2026 · Culture · 4 sources

• National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion to celebrate solemnity with six days of activities

  Sep 28, 2026 · Catholic Life

• EWTN to cover Fulton Sheen beatification

  Sep 27, 2026 · Vatican · 12 sources

• Heart of the Beast — PG-13 (A-lll)

  The adventure drama Heart of the Beast, directed by David Ayer, follows a civilian and his German shepherd, Odin, as they struggle to survive in the Alaskan wilderness. The film stars Brad Pitt as James Belmont, a former Special Forces Command Sgt. Maj. who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder. Belmont suffers a heart attack while piloting a plane, causing the aircraft to crash. He and Odin must trek 50-plus miles through the landscape to reach a highway. The film depicts Odin as a survivor of a recent conflict, featuring physical injuries such as a prosthetic leg and titanium false teeth. Screenwriter Cameron Alexander wrote the script to highlight the bond between the man and his dog. Aside from a brief appearance by J.K. Simmons as a stranger, the production focuses almost entirely on the two protagonists.

  Sep 25, 2026 · Religious Freedom

• Thorny pride

  The Catholic Spirit reports that the second reading for this Sunday, Phil 2:1-11, contains a passage that many biblical scholars believe is an early Christian liturgical hymn. This hymn, which describes the humility and obedience of Jesus Christ, provides a glimpse into how the Church conducted liturgical worship during its first few decades. The author suggests using this scripture as a penance for those confessing the sin of pride. The report notes that pride can manifest in subtle ways and may distance a person from God more profoundly than sins of the flesh. While the Gospels show Jesus interacting comfortably with tax collectors and prostitutes, the author observes that the proud and self-righteous often worked to oppose him.

  Sep 25, 2026 · Liturgy

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