Calling coming to Castel Gandolfo “always an important moment,” the pope thanked the locals for the hospitality and for “being brothers and sisters.”
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Church needs simpler, better ways to explain synodality, some bishops say
by Carol Glatzby Carol GlatzHesitation and resistance to the Church’s synodal journey can be addressed with clearer explanations, better training and more hands-on experience of what synodality is, bishops representing North America said.
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The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given July 5, 2026, at St. Peter’s Square. Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday! In today’s Gospel reading …
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Pope visits U.S. Embassy July 4 for discussion on peace and freedom, with a side of apple pie
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsAfter spending the morning praying for migrants on the island of Lampedusa, Italy, Pope Leo XIV celebrated the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with the …
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Pope Leo XIV traveled to the tiny Italian island of Lampedusa July 4, laying a wreath at the graves of migrants who drowned trying to reach Europe.
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The awarding of the Liberty Medal to Pope Leo XIV for his efforts to uphold religious freedom is a “fitting recognition” that attests to the pope’s steadfast witness to human …
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“Give us a new heart, always ready to choose life.”
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Vatican outlines steps for SSPX priests, laypeople to return to Catholic communion
by Vatican Newsby Vatican NewsVATICAN CITY (OSV News) — The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has established a procedure for both priests and lay faithful connected to the Society of St. Pius …
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The apostolic mandate is required to proceed with bishops’ consecrations, which the society did not have for the July 1 ceremony..
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The pope is quietly and methodically, fine tuning the reforms made by his predecessor Pope Francis, rather than dramatically shaking up the Roman Curia.
