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International Policy
As postwar order frays, Pope Leo articulates a vision for peace through human dignity
As nationalism, unilateralism and open conflict challenge the existing international order created post-World War II, Pope Leo XIV is amplifying the Catholic vision for...
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Liturgy
Sacred music must be 'dignified,' reflecting the mystery being celebrated, pope says
Speaking during his Aug. 19 general audience in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV said music is an integral form of prayer in the liturgy and is not merely a 'decorative...
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U.S. Bishops’ Initiative to Inform Communities on the Danger of Abortion Pills Includes Prayer, Education, and Advocacy
The USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities is inviting Catholics to join a focused effort of prayer and action to stop the spread of abortion pills.
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Vatican
Pope Leo says Sunday is 'foundation and kernel' of liturgical year
Pope Leo XIV said Sunday stands at the heart of Christian life, urging Catholics to gather in person for the Eucharist in his general weekly audience.
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Bishop Garcia Underscores the Significance of the Voting Rights Act and Encourages Recommitment to the Work Which Remains
“May we continue to work together for the common good and for a society in which all citizens are able to participate fully and faithfully in our democracy.”
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Vatican
Pope encourages Catholics to deepen prayer through Liturgy of the Hours
Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to embrace the Liturgy of the Hours as a source of spiritual nourishment, saying the church's public prayer is an antidote to a world shaped...
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Vatican
Archives: Vatican scholar unearthed a Jesuit's role in informing the Holy See about Nazi crimes
Originally published in 2023, an uncovered Vatican archival letter suggests Pope Pius XII received detailed reports about the Nazi extermination of Jews in occupied...
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Bishop Zaidan Calls for Prayer and Expresses Hope for Success of Peace Agreement in Gaza
"Alleviating the suffering of the Gazan people is not only a vital moral imperative but is also necessary for the consolidation of peace in the Holy Land and the entire...
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U.S. Bishops’ Solidarity Fund Answers Holy Father’s Call to Unity with the Church in Africa
The fund was created nearly two decades ago by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to support the Catholic Church on a continent where the faith is growing...
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“Acts That Diminish or Disregard the Dignity of Any Person or Group of People Should Never Be Normalized in Our Society,” Say Bishop Garcia and Bishop Cahill
In light of several recent immigration enforcement encounters resulting in the loss of life, Bishop Garcia and Bishop Cahill issued the following pastoral reflection.