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Lent
God offers new possibilities, not prohibitions, with his invitation to love, pope says
Beginning with the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, humankind has had to face "the age-old dilemma: can I live my life to the fullest by saying 'yes' to God...
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Lent
Dare to be free, join exodus away from stagnation, pope says on Ash Wednesday
Pope Leo XIV marked the beginning of Lent by highlighting how people, especially younger generations, are looking for an "authentic, honest and attractive" way to take...
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Vatican
The Church is proof of God's plan to unite humanity, pope says
Pope Leo XIV reflected on the Church as a visible sign and active instrument of God’s plan to unite humanity through Christ in his weekly general audience. He said the...
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Vatican
From Foreheads to Crowns: How Ash Wednesday looks different worldwide
Catholics around the world mark the start of Lent in different ways this week, but the call to humility and prayer remains the same.
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Pope Leo XIV
A true parish welcomes everyone, spreads respect, harmony, pope says
For his first visit to a parish in his Diocese of Rome, Pope Leo XIV went to the seaside community of Ostia Lido, which has a close connection to the story of St...
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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...