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Pope Leo XIV releases his first monthly prayer intention for the month of June, inviting the faithful to pray "that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from His Heart, learn to have compassion on the world."...
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Francis tenaciously clung to the challenging words of the gospel, which were the lens through which he viewed the world. We will probably never see another pope like him....
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Pope Leo XIV celebrates an ordination Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, and urges priests to welcome God’s grace so they might remain close to the people they serve as credible witnesses....
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In an interview with Vatican News, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin calls international humanitarian law to be respected in Gaza, urges Hamas to release all hostages, condemns antisemitism, and says the Vatican is willing to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine....
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Reflecting on the parable of the Good Samaritan at the weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV challenges everyone to not let our busy lives “prevent us from feeling compassion” towards others....
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When the new pope chose the name Leo XIV, it seemed clear that he would once again address the “new things” of our own era, which Leo XIII could not have anticipated....
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In a time marked by uncertainty and conflict, the new pontiff offers not just reassurance, but inspiration....
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Leo, already established as a polyglot fluent in Italian, should not hesitate to use English and increasingly make it the dominant language at the Vatican....
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Pope Leo XIV, now the most prominent US-born religious leader in history, has positioned himself to be a force for unity at a critical moment....