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Vatican
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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Vatican
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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Vatican
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...
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Pope Leo XIV
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...
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Vatican
Baptism provides light in darkness, gateway to heaven, pope says
Baptizing one's children is as essential as providing them with food and clothing, Pope Leo XIV told parents.
Baptism "accompanies us forever," he said. "In moments of...
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Vatican
UPDATE: Church leaders must listen to abuse victims, those who suffer, pope tells cardinals
Pope Leo XIV told the world’s cardinals they are on a “collegial journey” -- now meeting all together with the pope once a year -- to discern “what the Lord is asking of...
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Vatican
Pope warns diplomats of rising global violence and erosion of human life
Pope Leo XIV told Vatican diplomats that “war is back in vogue and a zeal for war is spreading,” warning of threats to human life, free speech and global peace.
He...
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Vatican
Pope Leo XIV calls on Catholics to rediscover Vatican II teachings
Pope Leo XIV launches a fresh series of weekly talks on the Second Vatican Council, urging Catholics worldwide to reread its documents and continue to be inspired by its...
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Jubilee 2025
Torrential rains, looming deadline, don't deter last-minute pilgrims
With the last Holy Door closing to the public late evening Jan. 5, hundreds of pilgrims braved Rome's driving rain or chilling damp to get to St. Peter's Basilica before...
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Jubilee 2025
Christians must resist allure of power, serve humanity, pope says at end of Holy Year
Officially closing the Holy Year dedicated to hope, Pope Leo XIV criticized the way "a distorted economy" has tried to exploit and profit from everything, including the...