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Pope Leo XIV
Jesus wants to be close, rekindle hope, on life's journey, pope says
At his Oct. 8 general audience, Pope Leo XIV said Jesus accompanies everyone -- even when they are experiencing failure, doubt and pain.
Reflecting on the resurrection...
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World Youth Day
Pope to young people: Friendship with Jesus leads to love, not propaganda
Pope Leo XIV has called on young people to reject divisive discourse and attitudes, and to live as true disciples of Christ who listen, understand and speak truth with...
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FDA Approval of Generic Abortion Drug “Jarring and Contradictory,” Says Bishop Thomas
"Even if it eventually had to be approved as a generic version of the same drug, to do so now and make it more available before a recently-announced safety study can be...
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U.S. Bishops to Vote for Chairmen-elect of Six Standing Committees at Plenary Assembly in November
Each bishop elected will serve for one year as the chairman-elect of the respective committee before beginning a three-year term at the conclusion of the bishops’ 2026...
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War & Peace
Top Vatican official sees 'perverse spiral of hatred' in Israel-Gaza war
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, spoke to Vatican Media about the ongoing violence in the Holy Land, the rise of antisemitism and hopes for...
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Jubilee 2025
Proclaiming the Gospel includes welcoming migrants, pope says at Jubilee
The special Jubilee of Migrants and Jubilee of the Missions were held at the Vatican on the same weekend, giving Pope Leo XIV an opportunity to talk about the connection...
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Jubilee 2025
One can't serve God and money, pope says on day he signs text on poverty
On the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Leo XIV signed his first apostolic exhortation, "Dilexi Te" ("I Have Loved You"), which speaks about poverty, and held a...
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USCCB Statement on Decisions Made in Individual Dioceses
In response to inquiries the USCCB has received over the last several days about matters pertaining to decisions made in individual (arch)dioceses, the Conference offered...
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Migrants, Refugees & Travelers
Migrants, refugees are often models of hope and faith, pope says
The Jubilee of Migrants and the Jubilee of Missions are both being celebrated in Rome this weekend. Pope Leo XIV joined the two themes today when he met with participants...
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Environment
World must come together to fight climate change, Pope Leo says
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis' encyclical, "Laudato Si', on Care for Our Common Home," during an international conference on climate justice, Pope Leo...