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The national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in Spain believes Pope Leo’s appreciation for Spain’s missionary history is not rooted in nostalgia.

“Christians stay and live in a kind of constant siege,” with many refusing to leave because they fear departure would mean permanent exile.

Father Brendan McGuire used to be a Silicon Valley technology executive. Now he’s hearing their confessions.

Cardinals and bishops in Peru fell to their knees at a Mass of reparation, asking forgiveness of poor farmers for the suffering they endured at the hands of the now-suppressed …

The relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the French Visitation sister who experienced visions of Jesus revealing his Sacred Heart, will visit United States.

The pope said authentic renewal of the liturgy is acceptable and encouraged when the Church first engages in careful theological and pastoral study.

“In an era when truth is often distorted in order to serve particular interests and communication strategies, the field of education assumes decisive importance,” Pope Leo wrote.

“The possible visit by Pope Leo would be a source of profound joy for the church and for all the Uruguayan people. We remain hopeful.”

A May 25 presentation coincided with the Vatican’s release of Pope Leo’s first encyclical on safeguarding the human person in the age of artificial intelligence.

Asked about modern challenges for Catholics, especially in the age of AI, Cardinal Arborelius said that “we forget our spiritual and moral value.”