Pope Leo XIV Appoints Father Simon Peter Engurait as Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Reverend Simon Peter Engurait, a priest of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux and current diocesan administrator, as the Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux.

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God wants to help people discover their worth, dignity, pope says

At his June 4 general audience, Pope Leo XIV reflected on the Gospel parable of the vineyard workers, emphasizing God's love for everyone and his invitation to find life...

Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Bishop David Zubik of the Diocese of Pittsburgh; Appoints Bishop Mark Eckman as Successor

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop David Zubik, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, and has appointed Bishop Mark Eckman...

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Pope, Romanian bishops, Jewish officials pay tribute to martyred bishop

In an intimate ceremony in the Sistine Chapel, Pope Leo XIV honored Blessed Iuliu Hossu, a martyred Romanian Greek Catholic bishop who saved Jews during World War II and...

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Take care of body, mind, heart, spirit, pope tells professional cyclists

Pope Leo XIV welcomed elite cyclists to Vatican City ahead of the final stage of the Giro d’Italia in Rome. He told them that they were always welcome in the Vatican, and...

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A family's love grounded in Christ is a sign of peace for the world, pope says

Concluding the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV highlighted the role of marriage, family unity and God's...

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Pope asks priests to be signs of reconciliation in the church and world

Pope Leo XIV, the bishop of Rome, ordained 11 men to the priesthood for the diocese, calling on them to remember they are part of the people of God, called to lead and to...

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Decisions, relationships, actions must be rooted in nonviolence, pope says

Meeting with members of grassroots groups working for peace and justice, Pope Leo XIV called for the formation of hearts and minds to embrace nonviolence, solidarity and...

Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Newark; Accepts Resignation of Most Reverend Gregory Studerus

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Reverend Pedro Bismarck Chau as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Newark. At the same time, the Holy Father accepted the resignation of...

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Pope visits papal villa, former summer residence in Castel Gandolfo

Pope Francis broke the papal tradition of spending much of the summer in the hills south of Rome and even turned the papal palace in Castel Gandolfo into a museum. Pope...