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U.S. archbishops reflect on the importance of fostering unity

Pope Leo XIV urged new archbishops to help him foster unity in a church rich in diversity.

When he imposed the pallium on 54 new archbishops June 29, he underlined the...

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Archbishops must promote unity, seek new ways to share Gospel, pope says

During Mass for the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul June 29, Pope Leo XIV blessed palliums for 54 new archbishops from around the world.

He called on them to follow the...

Supreme Court is Right to Affirm Parental Rights in Education, says Bishop Rhoades

“Parents have a right to direct their children’s education, especially regarding subjects that touch on faith and morals,” said Bishop Rhoades, chairman of the Committee...

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Remain united, care for those who are lost, suffering, pope tells priests

On the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests, Pope Leo XIV urged clergy to imitate the Good Shepherd and reject...

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Pope: Our cities must not be freed of the marginalized, but of marginalization

Marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Pope Leo XIV condemned the criminalization of the poor and called on governments to fight...

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Jesus' call is a call to joy and friendship, pope tells priests

During the Jubilee of Priests, Pope Leo XIV said a priest's happiness reflects his friendship with Christ.

"We are not perfect, but we are Christ's friends, brothers to...

U.S. Bishops Urge Senate to Act with Courage and Creativity to Protect the Poor and Vulnerable

While commending the provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that promote the dignity of human life and support parental choice in education, Archbishop Broglio...

Bishop Thomas Responds to Supreme Court’s Planned Parenthood and Medicaid Decision

The case, a challenge to the state’s decision to exclude Planned Parenthood from Medicaid, turned on a specific question about the legal basis for Planned Parenthood’s...

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Bishops live simply, guiding their flock through life's joys, trials with hope, Pope Leo says

During the Jubilee of Bishops, Pope Leo XIV called on bishops to be men of deep faith and hope, helping others not to despair: not simply by his words but by his...

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Faith in Jesus brings healing, hope, new life, pope says

At his final general audience before taking a brief summer break, Pope Leo XIV urged the faithful to turn to Jesus during moments of despair, exclusion and suffering...