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 Pope Leo XIV has named a Spanish Augustinian bishop as the new prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, reassigning Cardinal Krajewski to serve as archbishop of his …

With the Vatican confirming Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Spain in June, plans for the upcoming visit are full steam ahead, the organizer of the visit said.

“The Holy Father also encouraged us toward communion among all the members and institutions that form the Church,” the bishops said.

The Vatican said peace and care for the poor will be central themes of the African journey, which will also bring him in the footsteps of St. Augustine.

Catholics in France to hold a nationwide prayer and fasting initiative Feb. 20 to “ask the Lord to enlighten consciences on the gravity of the challenges posed” by an assisted …

“The time has come to take a decisive step toward a more just and inclusive society, where no one is relegated to invisibility and exclusion.”

Pope Leo XIV reflected on the Sunday gospel reading on the calling of Simon Peter, Andrew, James and John, and our mission to proclaim the Gospel.

Spanish Transportation Minister Óscar Puente warned the number of fatalities may continue to rise and thanked rescue teams working through the night.

Recent announcements by bishops in Angola, Algeria and Spain have indicated Pope Leo XIV will visit their respective countries this year. 

VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — With the jubilee year now officially ended, the pope’s travel schedule is also expected to ramp up, with one trip especially dear to the pontiff …