Pope Leo XIV expressed his sorrow following a devastating 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Afghanistan’s eastern region, which killed hundreds and injured thousands.
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Ukraine’s religious leaders have appealed to Pope Leo XIV for his continued help in returning thousands of Ukrainian prisoners of war, hostages and deported children, as deadly Russian attacks on …
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Catholic humanitarians are working to create jobs and livelihoods amid the shattered economy of the West Bank.
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Bishop Paul Tighe, a top official at the Vatican’s Dicastery for Culture and Education, is urging caution on artificial intelligence — warning that its hidden environmental costs, impact on jobs …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV appealed to Israel and Hamas to stop the violence that has caused “so much terror, destruction and death.” “I plead for all hostages …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christian hope is not about avoiding pain and suffering but about knowing that God gives people the strength to persevere and to love even when things …
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Pope Leo XIV blessed five statues of Mary that refugees evicted from their islands in Chagos in order to build a major U.S. military base. They plan to place these …
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When Jesus described the path to salvation as a “narrow gate,” he was not placing limits on God’s mercy but was challenging people who were convinced they had done enough …
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In southern Africa, more than 200 catechists — many are laywomen — are now equipped to share the Catholic faith, thanks to U.S. Catholics’ generosity.
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The statue has been unveiled Aug. 15 outside the Shrine of the Renunciation at the Church of St. Mary Major in Assisi, where the soon-to-be-saint is buried.
