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Catholic News Service
Vatican Palm Sunday recalls early Christian martyrs, brave sea captain
Palm Sunday is March 29 this year, and the traditional procession at the Vatican puts an ancient Egyptian obelisk in St. Peter's Square in the spotlight.
Where did this...
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Pray for Life
Life must be defended in a world wounded by warfare, pope says
"In a time marked by the madness of war, it is important to defend life from conception to its natural end," Pope Leo XIV said during his weekly general audience.
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Vatican
Nebraska's Boys Town founder moves closer to sainthood
Following a decree from Pope Leo XIV, Father Edward Flanagan has moved closer to sainthood for his work with at-risk boys in the United States.
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Pope Leo XIV
Childhood classmates from the United States reunite with Pope Leo
Nearly 60 years since they posed for their eighth-grade graduation photo, St. Mary of the Assumption's class of 1969 came together for a reunion picture, however, with...
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Vatican
Communion of faithful, not just clergy, shares role in safeguarding faith, pope says
Continuing his Vatican II catechesis, Pope Leo XIV highlighted the role of the baptized in sharing Christ’s mission and contributing to the Church’s renewal in his weekly...
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War & Peace
Pope Leo calls for ceasefire in Middle East, special prayers for Lebanon
On Feb. 28, the U.S. and Israel launched a series of strikes against Iran with the aim of targeting its nuclear and ballistic missile program as well as pushing for...
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Pope Leo XIV
God's name can never be used to justify 'absurd' pursuit of war, pope says
"God cannot be enlisted by darkness," Pope Leo XIV said in a homily during Mass in a parish on the outskirts of Rome.
God always "comes to bring light, hope and peace...
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Vatican
Church's unity comes from faith in Christ and from love, pope says
Pope Leo XIV said in his weekly general audience that the diversity of the Catholic Church is a strength during these times of conflict, brought together through the...
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Lent
Faith and flowers: Special rules keep God's house simply beautiful
There are many traditions observed during the season of Lent, and one of the more visible is the stark change in church decor and a complete absence of flowers.
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Lent
Jesus is close by, just open your eyes, Pope Leo tells young people
"As a good and caring Shepherd, the Lord always waits for us and accompanies us, wherever we live and however we are," Pope Leo XIV told parishioners during his fourth...