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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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Deadly violence in Minneapolis tied to ICE agents is 'unacceptable,' top cardinal says
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, said the violence in Minneapolis is "unacceptable."
Asked about the deadly shootings by U.S. federal agents, he told...
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Pope appeals for end to antisemitism, prejudice, genocide
Pope Leo XIV commemorated Holocaust Remembrance Day, renewing his appeal to the international community always to remain vigilant "so that the horror of genocide never...
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Let communication be conducted by real human beings, not AI, pope says
The real question "is not what machines can or will be able to do, but what we can and will be able to achieve by growing in humanity and knowledge through the wise use...
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Peace is built on respect, only good can combat evil, pope says
After greeting visitors gathered in St. Peter's Square to pray the Angelus, Pope Leo criticized current conflicts, saying the fighting is fueled by interests that have...
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Pope encourages dialogue, advocacy on behalf of unborn children
On the vigil of the annual March for Life, Pope Leo XIV encouraged all efforts, especially by young people, to "ensure that life is respected in all of its stages through...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...