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Deirdre C. Mays

Deirdre C. Mays

Deirdre C. Mays, a freelance writer is the former editor of The Catholic Miscellany newspaper for the Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina.

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Students from Everest Academy in Lemont, Ill., cheer May 8, 2025, react after it was announced that Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the next pope. He chose the papal name Leo XIV. (OSV News/Reuters/Vincent Alban)

US Catholics both thrilled and inspired by Pope Leo XIV

Reactions in the U.S. — from monastic communities, school classrooms and city churches — not only cheered the significance of this moment but many also said it gave them hope for the church's future.

Biden denied Communion at Mass during campaign stop in South Carolina

Former Vice President Joe Biden attended the 9 a.m. Mass at St. Anthony Church Oct. 27 and when he presented himself to receive the Eucharist was refused by the pastor.

Attorneys say allegation against South Carolina bishop 'provably false'

Attorneys for Bishop Robert Guglielmone of Charleston released a statement Aug. 14 saying that the allegations of sexual abuse of a minor levied against him are "provably false."

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