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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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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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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...

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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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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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...

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.

However...

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...

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Vatican hosted its own mini Paralympics half a century before Games' official start

With the Winter Paralympic Games starting in Milan-Cortina March 6 and running until March 15, the Vatican newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano, said the Vatican already...

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Church is holy by Christ's presence, not human perfection, pope says

At his general audience, Pope Leo XIV said the Church is both a human community and a divine mystery made holy by Christ’s presence and urging Catholics to witness God’s...