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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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Pope Leo XIV Appoints Reverend Godfrey Mullen, OSB as Bishop of Belleville
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Reverend Godfrey Mullen, O.S.B., as Bishop of Belleville. Bishop-elect Mullen is a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, and current administrator...
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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.
However...
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Pope Leo XIV Bestows Title of “Monsignor” on U.S. Bishops’ General Secretary
“In his work, Fr. Fuller has demonstrated a pastoral heart, a theologian’s mind, and a worthy steward’s deft guiding hand,” said Archbishop Coakley, president of the...
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Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Bishop Emanuel Shaleta of the Eparchy of Saint Peter the Apostle of San Diego; Appoints Bishop Saad Sirop Hanna as the Apostolic Administrator
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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...
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Archbishop Coakley Welcomes Appointment of Archbishop Caccia as Apostolic Nuncio to the United States
“It is with joy that I welcome the news that our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, has appointed as his personal representative and nuncio to the United States, Archbishop...
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Vatican
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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Vatican
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...
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Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs
Church can teach what's at stake when nations choose war, not peace, cardinal says
Speaking to Catholic News Service during a visit to the papal farm in Castel Gandolfo, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago said wars today seem more like "a choice rather...
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Vatican
Visitor breath, sweat and climate change prompt work on Sistine Chapel masterpiece
The Vatican Museums recently began maintenance work on the Sistine Chapel after a whitish film formed across some of the frescoes. The chapel is still open to visitors...
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The Catholic Relief Services Collection Reveals Christ’s Love to Vulnerable at Home and Abroad
The U.S. bishops’ annual Catholic Relief Services Collection helps those in need in the United States and worldwide by benefiting six agencies and offices affiliated with...
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Vatican
In the face of the mystery of evil, Christians must be signs of hope, pope says
During a parish visit in his Diocese of Rome, Pope Leo XIV went to a working-class neighborhood that has been facing rising criminal activity and increased local efforts...
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Archbishop Coakley Echoes Pope Leo XIV’s Appeal for Renewed Dialogue Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East
"My brother bishops and I unite our voice with our Holy Father and make the heartfelt appeal to all parties involved for diplomacy to regain its proper role."
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Vatican
Why do the bones of St. Francis draw hundreds of thousands of pilgrims?
Eight hundred years after his death, the remains of St. Francis of Assisi were exhumed and placed on public display in the crypt of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi...
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Pope Leo XIV
U.S. visitors' office saw big uptick in serving pilgrims during 2025
There's a small office near Rome's famous Trevi Fountain that helps U.S. visitors see the pope and have a deeper spiritual experience when they come to the Eternal City...