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Pope celebrates Mass in parish church with special ties to his Augustinian order
Pope Leo XIV has called for compassion for the poor, victims of tyranny, and those affected by wars. On Sunday, he celebrated ...
US sanctions Cuban President Díaz-Canel and other officials for human rights violations
The United States government announced Friday it was sanctioning Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and other top officials for human rights violations and restricting access to visas ...
Remembering Pope Francis
Throughout his 12-year pontificate, Francis was an advocate for the poor and many saw his papacy as the start of a new era for the Catholic church, marked by greater inclusion and acceptance.
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Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for creation with Latin prayers in Castel Gandolfo gardens
We should pray for the conversion of many people, in and outside of the Church, who still do not recognize the urgency of ...
Pope prays for world to recognize urgency of climate crisis as he celebrates Mass’ using new rite
Pope Leo XIV is praying for the world to recognize the urgency of the climate crisis and “hear the cry of the poor.” ...
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New museum in Turin, Italy, honors soon-to-be saint Pier Giorgio Frassati
Housed in the former rectory of the Church of Santa Maria di Piazza, the permanent exhibition, titled “Verso l’altro,” opened ...
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The Vatican’s Newly Restored Raphael Rooms Spotlight the Great Artist Who Died Before Finishing His Final Project
As specialists cleaned and studied the rooms in the Apostolic Palace, they learned new information about the Renaissance ...
Pope Leo on vacation to restore 'body and spirit'
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy -- Pope Leo XIV arrived in the papal summer retreat of Castel Gandolfo on Sunday to start a six-week vacation, giving the hilltop town back its most illustrious resident after ...