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Church adds Mass 'for care of creation' to missal, pope to celebrate

New Mass texts echo Pope Francis' call for integral ecology, linking liturgy with care for creation.

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With pope's support, Vatican to publish document on synod's final phase

Scheduled for release July 7, the document offers dioceses guidance and tools for putting the global synod’s proposals into practice.

Pope Leo XIV Appoints Most Reverend Daniel Garcia as Bishop of Austin

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Most Reverend Daniel E. Garcia, currently Bishop of Monterey, as the Bishop of Austin.

Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Archbishop Thomas Rodi of the Archdiocese of Mobile; Appoints Bishop Mark Rivituso as Successor

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Most Reverend Thomas J. Rodi, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Mobile, and has appointed Most Reverend...

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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...