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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

Washington Roundup: Trump, Biden to attend papal funeral; ‘Anti-Christian bias’ task force convened

by Kate Scanlon

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, a bipartisan congressional delegation, and former President Joe Biden are among the U.S. officials traveling to Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral. The same week in Washington, Attorney General …

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

Iraqi Catholic archbishop calls terrorism lawsuit ‘false and defamatory’

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

What happened Holy Thursday night? One Polish nun says she knows

by Agnieszka Bugala

A hidden chapter of Christ’s Passion has come to light through the mystical revelations of Servant of God Sister Leonia Nastal.

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

Cardinal urges restraint as retaliatory attacks ignite after killings of South Sudanese refugees

Sodalitium confirms its suppression after news of it leaks with no Vatican confirmation

Church leaders support migrants threatened by deportation plans, urge readiness to receive them

Vatican

7 reasons to pray for the cardinals in conclave

by Jaymie Stuart Wolfe

Opinion

‘Longing’: Learning about Eucharistic desire from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

by Michael R. Heinlein

OSV News Showcase | December 1, 2023

by Elizabeth Scalia

OSV News Showcase | November 24, 2023

by Maria-Pia Negro Chin

Reviews

Entering into a ‘Dialogue’ with the loving and merciful Lord

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