Pope Leo XIV Appoints Most Reverend Jose Arturo Cepeda as Auxiliary Bishop of San Antonio

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Most Reverend Jose Arturo Cepeda as Auxiliary Bishop of San Antonio transferring him from the Office of Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit.

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Authentic faith is seen in love of God and neighbor, pope says

Before reciting the Angelus prayer with visitors in St. Peter's Square, Pope Leo XIV had a private meeting in the Apostolic Palace with first-year students at the...

Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs

Christians are called to help world find peace, reconciliation, pope says

"The followers of Christ are summoned to become artisans of reconciliation: to confront division with courage, indifference with compassion and to bring healing where...

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Building God's kingdom requires listening, dialogue, pope says

In a message to young adults attending the Communion and Liberation Movement's annual gathering in Rimini, Italy, Pope Leo XIV emphasized how Catholics, while holding...

President of U.S. Bishops Conference Calls for Special Collection for Humanitarian Relief and Pastoral Support in Gaza

“The situation in Gaza and across the Middle East cries out for the assistance of the Catholic community of the United States,” said Archbishop Broglio.

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Christ's love is stronger than hatred, pope says at audience

At his general audience Aug. 20, Pope Leo XIV reflected on the power of Jesus' love which shows that forgiveness does not deny the pain caused by betrayal, but it does...

War & Peace

Pope sets Aug. 22 as day to pray, fast for peace in Ukraine, Holy Land

Pope Leo XIV asked Catholic to pray and fast on the feast of the Queenship of Mary, who also is invoked as Queen of Peace.

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Pope visits mountaintop Marian shrine

Before returning to the Vatican at the end of his short August break, Pope Leo XIV visited a Marian shrine that was a favorite place of prayer for St. John Paul II.

Pope Leo XIV Appoints Reverend Ralph O’Donnell as Bishop of Jefferson City

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Reverend Ralph O’Donnell, as Bishop of Jefferson City. Father O’Donnell is a priest of the Archdiocese of Omaha and currently serves as pastor...

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Burn with 'fire' of God's love, pope says at Mass and lunch with the poor

Pope Leo XIV dedicated his Sunday to the poor and those who assist them, celebrating as Mass in Albano Laziale, near the papal summer villa, and then hosting a luncheon...