“During Lent, a people is formed that recognizes its sins. … We need to respond by courageously accepting responsibility for them,” the pope said.
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Pope Leo XIV encouraged Catholics to ask the Lord for “the gift of true conversion” at the start of the 40-day penitential season of Lent.
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ROME (OSV News) — Four hundred years after its consecration, St. Peter’s Basilica is getting a 21st-century upgrade, with the Vatican unveiling plans for AI-powered translation services, expanded pilgrim access and …
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“Abstaining from food is an ancient ascetic practice that is essential on the path of conversion,” he wrote.
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Proposed talks would address “minimum requirements necessary for full communion with the Catholic Church” and then outline a canonical statute for the group.
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“It is a very beautiful day that reminds us of the closeness of Mary, our mother, who always accompanies us and teaches us so much,” Pope Leo said.
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Pope Leo XIV has confirmed Archbishop James F. Checchio as the new leader of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, effective immediately, following the retirement of Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond on …
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The sanctuary, part of Assisi’s Church of St. Mary Major, marks the site where St. Francis renounced his worldly possessions.
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Founded in 1980 by Father John Harvey at the request of then-Cardinal Terence Cooke of New York, Courage has grown to more than 160 chapters in 15 countries.
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“We are called to share what we live, with generosity, sincere love for souls, willingness to suffer for others, and unreserved dedication,” Pope Leo said.
