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Vatican
One year in, Pope Leo navigates division through dialogue in his push for peace
A year after his election, Pope Leo XIV has shaped a papacy centered on unity and listening, navigating polarization and global conflict through an increasingly direct...
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Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV: A timeline of his first year
The white smoke poured from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel at 6:07 p.m. Rome time May 8, 2025, and a few minutes later the bells of St. Peter's Basilica...
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Vatican
The Church must speak clearly, decisively against all evil, pope says
The Catholic Church is a guardian of hope, whose members are called to speak clearly against all evil and in defense of human life, Pope Leo XIV said at his weekly...
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Annual Catholic Communication Campaign Collection Supports Bishops’ Mission to “Shed the Light of Christ on Everyone”
Catholics in dioceses across the United States are invited to support the Church’s mission of evangelization by contributing to the U.S. bishops’ Catholic Communication...
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Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Bishop Larry Silva of the Diocese of Honolulu; Appoints Reverend Michael Castori, SJ, as Successor
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Larry Silva, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Honolulu, and has appointed Reverend Michael T...
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Vatican
On the road: Popemobile heads to the USA
Before Pope Francis passed away, he said he wanted his popemobile to be used after his death to benefit those who are poor or vulnerable.
This week it was gifted to the...
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Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Bishop Mark Brennan of Wheeling-Charleston; Appoints Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala as Successor
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Most Reverend Mark E. Brennan, 79, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, and has appointed Most...
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Pope Leo XIV Appoints Two New Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of Washington; Accepts Resignation of Most Reverend Roy Campbell
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Reverend Gary R. Studniewski and Reverend Robert P. Boxie, III, as auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Washington. At the same time, the...
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Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Bishop James Tamayo of the Diocese of Laredo; Appoints Reverend John Gomez as Successor
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop James A. Tamayo, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Laredo, and has appointed Reverend John Jairo...
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Vatican
Papal trip put spotlight on local injustices, joy of Christian faith, pope says
One of the first trips Pope Leo XIV wanted to take after his election was to Africa, which he did this month -- traveling to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial...