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Jubilee 2025
Vatican sees record number of visitors during Jubilee year, officials say
Vatican and Rome officials report that more than 33 million pilgrims from 185 countries visited the Eternal City for the Holy Year 2025, exceeding expectations.
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Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo voices 'deep concern' over Venezuela after US capture of Maduro
Pope Leo XIV has called for a guarantee of sovereignty and the rule of law as well as underlined the need for the good of the people of Venezuela to prevail over all...
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Pope Leo XIV
New year marks time to usher in era of peace, friendship among all people, pope says
Celebrating Mass on New Year’s Day at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV urged the world to reject violence and begin a new era of peace and forgiveness.
The world is not saved...
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God's plan of salvation is greater than any 'weaponized' plots underway, pope says
At an evening prayer service giving thanks to the past year, Pope Leo XIV says faith in God's plan gives people hope for a better tomorrow.
"Today we feel the need for...
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Vatican
Vatican says close to 3 million people saw Pope Leo at the Vatican in 2025
The statistics released by the Vatican do not include events that took place away from the Vatican; for example, the numbers do not include the 1 million people, mostly...
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Jubilee 2025
As Holy Doors close, cardinals emphasize God's arms are always open
Pope Leo XIV will solemnly conclude the Jubilee Year Jan. 6 at St. Peter's Basilica, but the holy doors at the other papal basilicas of Rome were closed over the last few...
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Vatican
Vatican's 2025: Year brings new pope, renewed focus on unity, peace
A look back on the past year.
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Pope Leo XIV
Open your hearts to baby Jesus and one another, pope says on Christmas
Pope Leo revived the tradition of popes celebrating a Christmas morning Mass before delivering his Christmas message and blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the...
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Vatican
To turn away others is to turn away God, pope says on Christmas Eve
Celebrating the birth of Jesus, Pope Leo XIV said whenever people make room for the human person, they are making room for God.
"While a distorted economy leads us to...
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Priesthood
Pope thanks priests, encourages them to share responsibilities with laity
In an apostolic letter, Pope Leo XIV told priests that nothing can take the place of devoting time to personal prayer and the celebration of the sacraments and...