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Peace is built on respect, only good can combat evil, pope says

After greeting visitors gathered in St. Peter's Square to pray the Angelus, Pope Leo criticized current conflicts, saying the fighting is fueled by interests that have...

Archbishop Coakley Urges Calm, Restraint, and Respect for Human Life in Minneapolis

Echoing the message Pope Leo XIV delivered at the Sunday Angelus today, Archbishop Coakley reminded the faithful: “Peace is built on respect for people.”

Bishop Chairmen Praise Legislation “Helping Mothers to be Able to Welcome Their New Children”

The Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act would help ensure that key public resources are available to pregnancy help centers, which compassionately...

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Pope encourages dialogue, advocacy on behalf of unborn children

On the vigil of the annual March for Life, Pope Leo XIV encouraged all efforts, especially by young people, to "ensure that life is respected in all of its stages through...

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Pope blesses lambs during annual tradition on feast of St. Agnes

The lambs' wool will be used to make palliums -- a woolen band worn by archbishops to symbolize their authority and unity with the pope.

Lamb's wool is used to symbolize...

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Everyone can be a good Samaritan, pope says in message for world's sick

To love one's neighbor -- whom Jesus identifies as anyone who has need of us -- is within everyone's reach, Pope Leo XIV said in his message for the 34th World Day of the...

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Papal puzzle lovers: Popes Leo XIV and XIII noted for liking word games

Pope Leo XIV loves his daily Wordle, and his predecessor, Pope Leo XIII, secretly wrote elaborate Latin riddles for a Rome newspaper, reflecting some unique ways popes...

Administration’s Regulatory Change is a Truly Significant Step to Support Essential Religious Services in the United States

"This targeted change is a truly significant step that will help facilitate essential religious services for Catholics and other people of faith throughout the United...

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God speaks to the faithful; take time to listen every day, pope says

Pope Leo XIV continued his new catechesis series on Vatican II, this time focusing on the importance of dedicating time to prayer.

Building and strengthening one's...

“What Does It Mean To Be a Drum Major for Justice,” Asks Archbishop Coakley

In a reflection commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Archbishop Coakley focused on a portion of Dr. King’s sermon, "Drum Major Instinct."