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Lent
Pope invites Catholics to 'disarm' language and build kindness, respect for Lent
In his first message for Lent, Pope Leo XIV asked the faithful to "cultivate kindness and respect in our families, among our friends, at work, on social media, in...
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Immigration
Pope supports solidarity with immigrants in US, Catholics must stand together, archbishop says
Archbishop Alexander K. Sample of Portland, Oregon, shared his concerns about ICE activity in his archdiocese, highlighting the need for Catholics of all ethnicities to...
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Vatican
In a world of empty words, sacred Scripture offers nourishment, healing, pope says
"Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of God. With this in mind, I encourage you to read and contemplate the inspired word of God daily," Pope Leo XIV said during his...
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Vatican
Pope has no plans to travel to U.S. in 2026, Vatican says
A Vatican spokesperson told reporters Pope Leo XIV is not going to the United States this year.
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Vatican
Church can help sports by flexing values, strengthening human dignity, pope says
Pope Leo XIV, who considers himself "a decent amateur tennis player," issued a letter on the value of sport, calling on the Church to help strengthen the needed harmony...
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Vatican
Pope warns little progress has been made to protect children worldwide
Pope Leo XIV warned that progress has stalled on children’s rights and called for stronger, coordinated action in a speech to Catholic organizations.
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Vatican
Scripture is intended to speak to believers 'in every age,' pope says
Pope Leo XIV stressed that Scripture must be proclaimed in language rooted in history and attentive to human experience in his general weekly audience Feb. 4.
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Vatican
Pope praises religious for courageous witness serving the marginalized
On the feast of the Presentation of the Lord -- which also marks the Catholic Church's celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life -- Pope Leo XIV said consecrated men...
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Vatican
Pope sends blessings for 2026 Winter Olympics, cross arrives in Milan
Pope Leo XIV shared his blessings to athletes, organizers, and Catholics before the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games begin Feb. 6. He said the Olympic Games encourage...
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Vatican
Skiing came to Central Europe thanks to an adventurous priest, Catholic newspaper says
An Italian priest from the 1600s is credited with bringing skiing from remote Scandinavia to other parts of Europe.
Father Francesco Negri was a natural history and...