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Reign of Pope Leo XIV: Live Updates

First days of Leo XIV: Follow along on our live blog

by OSV News

Cardinal Robert F. Prevost of the United States of America, who has served both as a missionary and in the Roman curia, is the 267th Bishop of Rome.

Full text: Pope Francis’ first Regina Caeli address
As poor rejoice, cardinal says pope’s electors ‘weren’t dealing with world,’ but ‘with the kingdom of God’
Pope Leo prays for vocations, for peace and for mothers on Mother’s Day
Full text of Pope Leo XIV’s address to College of Cardinals
Chilean cardinal gives insight to the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV

U.S. Church

How actor Patricia Heaton navigates faith, family and Hollywood success

by Gigi Duncan

(OSV News) — In a world where material success often takes center stage, what does true success mean for women today? How can they navigate the delicate balance of career, family and personal fulfillment, all while staying true to …

Pew: US Christianity downturn leveling, but Catholics suffer ‘greatest net losses’

Suicide survivors testify to life’s goodness against Illinois assisted suicide bills

Joy, gratitude from prelates for ‘darn good’ pope who is ‘a gift’ to the church

Chicago abuzz with ‘unbelievable’ joy the first American Pope is a hometown son

As new pontificate begins, papal historians share first impressions of Francis’ successor

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

World

French bishops publish major study to boost interest in faith, help save churches

by Caroline de Sury

With new report, French bishops navigate restoration of historic churches to help preserve crumbling architectural pearls and also draw people closer to faith.

As missionary in Peru, future pope always close to the poorest, say Augustinian sisters
In boots during floods, in vestments at Mass: Peruvians claim Leo XIV as a local
The choices of our new pope
10 things to know about Pope Leo XIV
Living ‘Laudato Si” at home: Practical tips to put in place Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical

India’s Syro-Malabar Catholic Church sets deadline to solve liturgy row

Catholic Church leaders voice concern over EU election results, impact on European unity

Pakistani Christians chant ‘Jesus is great’ at funeral of man who died after mob attack

Vatican

A look at Pope Francis’ final hours: Easter at Vatican, Meeting with Vance

by Cindy Wooden

Opinion

Reviews

Pope Francis on Film
Suffering, questioning and divine sparks in ‘Burning Psalms’
“Journey to You,” April 19, Hallmark Channel
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