“For all the emphasis on individual freedom, people today frequently feel less free to be their genuine selves or follow their highest ideals,” the pope said.
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When the body is reduced to being “an object” that can be “disposed of arbitrarily,” that is always a denial of the dignity of the person,” the pope said.
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The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s general audience address given Sept. 9 in St. Peter’s Square.
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In his homily for the Church’s celebration of Mary’s birth, Pope Leo invited prayerful contemplation of the virtues of the Virgin Mary.
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Pope Leo XIV once again appealed for peace in Ukraine and prayed that U.S.-led negotiation efforts would finally bring an end to the death and destruction caused by the conflict …
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The John Paul II Vatican Foundation will celebrate its 45th anniversary in Rome Oct. 19-22, bringing together members of its international community and culminating in a private audience with Pope …
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(OSV News) — The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV‘s Angelus address given Sept. 6, 2026, at St. Peter’s Square. Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday! The …
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The pope called St. John Henry Newman “a shining example of a scholar” who “showed the inseparability of faith and reason” in both his works and his life.
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Pope Leo XIV on Sept. 3 praised the “precious presence” of the small Christian communities who “make Christ present” in the Middle East.
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For seminarians navigating years of study and discipline in formation for the priesthood, Pope Leo XIV had a reminder Sept. 3: The key to preparing for priestly ministry is focusing …
