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Pope Leo XIV
Begun by Pope Francis, 'Dilexi Te' is 100% Pope Leo's, cardinal says
Pope Leo XIV's first major papal document, focusing on the Christian obligation to love the poor, was a project begun by Pope Francis before his death in April. But the...
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Archbishop Broglio Encourages the Faithful To Read, Reflect, and Pray With the Message Offered by Pope Leo XIV in Dilexi Te
“May it call us to renewal of our Church and society so that we learn to approach each person with the same love Christ has for that person.”
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Pope Leo XIV
Love for the poor is hallmark of faith, pope says in first exhortation
In his first major document, Pope Leo XIV says Scripture and tradition clearly show that "God has a special place in his heart" for the poor and oppressed, and he asks...
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Pope Leo XIV
Jesus wants to be close, rekindle hope, on life's journey, pope says
At his Oct. 8 general audience, Pope Leo XIV said Jesus accompanies everyone -- even when they are experiencing failure, doubt and pain.
Reflecting on the resurrection...
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World Youth Day
Pope to young people: Friendship with Jesus leads to love, not propaganda
Pope Leo XIV has called on young people to reject divisive discourse and attitudes, and to live as true disciples of Christ who listen, understand and speak truth with...
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FDA Approval of Generic Abortion Drug “Jarring and Contradictory,” Says Bishop Thomas
"Even if it eventually had to be approved as a generic version of the same drug, to do so now and make it more available before a recently-announced safety study can be...
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U.S. Bishops to Vote for Chairmen-elect of Six Standing Committees at Plenary Assembly in November
Each bishop elected will serve for one year as the chairman-elect of the respective committee before beginning a three-year term at the conclusion of the bishops’ 2026...
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War & Peace
Top Vatican official sees 'perverse spiral of hatred' in Israel-Gaza war
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, spoke to Vatican Media about the ongoing violence in the Holy Land, the rise of antisemitism and hopes for...
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Jubilee 2025
Proclaiming the Gospel includes welcoming migrants, pope says at Jubilee
The special Jubilee of Migrants and Jubilee of the Missions were held at the Vatican on the same weekend, giving Pope Leo XIV an opportunity to talk about the connection...
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Jubilee 2025
One can't serve God and money, pope says on day he signs text on poverty
On the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Leo XIV signed his first apostolic exhortation, "Dilexi Te" ("I Have Loved You"), which speaks about poverty, and held a...