In casting his ballot, Pope Leo became not only the first pope to vote in a U.S. election, but also provided what some observers called a timely moral witness.
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Church and world leaders offered prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery to Pope Leo XIV following the Vatican’s announcement that he was diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery …
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“The inhumanity and massiveness of these border fortifications reminded me of the Berlin Wall,” a German archbishop said after visiting the U.S.-Mexico border.
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“It’s a really invaluable resource to have such talented, faithful colleagues with whom we can collaborate and coordinate,” Jason Adkins said of NASCCD.
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Lebanon’s cardinal urges prayer, guidance as its president visits the White House
by Dale Gavlakby Dale Gavlak“Lebanon is called upon today more than ever to adhere to this historical message that has made it a homeland of coexistence, dialogue and openness.”
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From the World Cup tournament’s origins to the faith openly lived by players and coaches on both sides, this final carries a distinctly Catholic dimension.
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Exhibit highlights St. John Paul II’s US visits, esteem for nation’s foundational documents
by Kurt Jensenby Kurt JensenThe exhibit includes audio and video, photos and artifacts from his visits, including the future pope’s trip to America for its bicentennial in 1976.
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Catholic Extension: Lumen Christi Award nominees’ good works ‘born out of their love for God’
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsCollectively, the nominees’ stories of spiritual care, compassionate service, and compelling self-sacrifice for others showcase the mission of the U.S. Church.
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Pope Leo shared his thoughts on the US founding ideals in a July 3 address accepting the Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
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A full diocesan observance of Forty Hours devotion was a daunting prospect, given the anti-Catholic sentiment in the U.S. at the time.
