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Exactly 27 years later — Oct. 29, 2005 — Pope Benedict XVI made a private visit to Mentorella in memory of St. John Paul’s visit.

The church’s defense of the environment is “so that no one irresponsibly destroys the natural goods that speak of the goodness and beauty of the Creator.”

Spending the day with the poor, Pope Leo XIV prayed Catholics would make sure their parishes are welcoming of all people and would be “on fire” with God’s love.

As the calendar marks 100 days of Pope Leo’s papacy Aug. 16, experts are scrutinizing his words and actions in hopes of pinpointing his leadership style, priorities and vision for …

Catholics’ response to poverty and injustice around them “must come from the heart of the Gospel and be attuned to the signs of the times,” the pope said.

“Today we want to entrust to the intercession of the Virgin Mary, assumed into heaven, our prayer for peace,” the pope said.

As the Israeli-Hamas conflict continues, three more children arrived in Italy on a military transport plane late Aug. 13 for treatment at the Vatican-owned Bambino Gesù pediatric hospital.

“I’m always hoping for a ceasefire. … Let’s see how they can reach an agreement because the war has been going on too long,” Pope Leo said.

(OSV News) — During the homily at his inauguration Mass, Pope Leo XIV said: “I was chosen, without any merit of my own, and now, with fear and trembling, I …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God never gives up on anyone, even when the person betrays God’s love, Pope Leo XIV said. Christian hope flows from “knowing that even if we …