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Habemus Papam! The Pontificate of Pope Leo XIV
Habemus Papam! The Pontificate of Pope Leo XIV

Hong Kong cardinal hopeful new pope will continue dialogue with China

by Paulina Guzik

Cardinal Stephen Chow of Hong Kong says he is hopeful the new pontiff will continue along the same path of dialogue and engagement with China as his predecessor …

2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage: Pilgrim live blog
Pope on Pentecost: God’s love breaks down walls, opens borders, dispels hatred
Washington Roundup: Breakdown of Trump-Musk relationship, wrongly deported man returned
Traditional Pentecost pilgrimage comes in middle of heated TLM discussion in French church
Report: Abuse allegations and costs down, but complacency a threat

U.S. Church

‘A moment of profound hope’: Catholic organizations rejoice over Pope Leo XIV

by Gina Christian

(OSV News) — Catholic groups from around the nation are elated by the newly chosen Pope Leo XIV, while assuring him of their prayers and support. Moments after the former Cardinal Robert F. Prevost appeared in papal vestments …

Trump’s Vatican ambassador pick defends foreign aid cuts at confirmation hearing

CRS advocates ‘Catholic, pro-life vision’ for foreign aid amid USAID shutdown

National pilgrimage walks with Christ amid protests and finds inspiration along the way

Anxiety, uncertainty follow Trump travel ban

Supreme Court rules in favor of Wisconsin Catholic agency over religious exemption

Analysts: Trump’s action on Harvard, Columbia could have implications for religious groups

World

France to see a record 17,800 catechumens baptized at Easter, with requests still ‘pouring in’

by Caroline de Sury

It’s not a passing trend, but a real “dynamic,” said Archbishop Olivier de Germay of Lyon, who is responsible for the catechumenate in France.

Council of Nicaea anniversary is call to Christian unity, speakers say
Religious freedom in Russia continues to decline, say experts
Pope Leo XIV, speaking on phone with Putin, appeals for gesture of peace
In Syria, doubts raised about discovery of body said to be that of kidnapped priest
Archbishop Fisher declares a ‘second spring’ of faith in Sydney and beyond

Cardinal urges day of prayer, penance on anniversary of Oct. 7 attack, start of Israel-Hamas war

‘Peace is only possible if it is wanted,’ Cardinal Parolin tells U.N. assembly

‘Catastrophic’ situation faces Lebanon, says U.N. rep

Vatican

Forget the chimney — everyone’s watching the seagull watching the chimney

by Ines San Martin

Opinion

Reviews

All Quiet on the Western Front

by John Mulderig
Catholicism influenced late actor George Wendt
Movie review: Lilo & Stitch
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
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