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Read more: The historic pontificate of Pope Leo XIV
Read more: The historic pontificate of Pope Leo XIV

Pope gives Catholics in Turkey Advent ‘resolutions’ — building bridges

by Cindy Wooden

With their different rites, cultures, languages and races, Catholics find a unity around the altar that “is a gift from God. As such, it is strong and invincible, …

Christians should work on joint Jubilee in Jerusalem in 2033, pope says
Pope visits famous Istanbul mosque but does not pause to pray
Though Nicaea is a ruin, its Creed stands and unites Christians, pope says
Diocese of Hong Kong mourns over 100 victims of devastating apartment complex fire
Are you awake?

U.S. Church

Catholic bishops offer prayers for National Guard members shot in DC

by Gina Christian

The midafternoon attack, believed to be perpetrated by a lone suspect now in custody, left two victims.

Former business manager charged with stealing $1.1 million from suburban Philadelphia parish

Pew: US Latinos disapprove of Trump’s immigration, economic policies

Generating life requires having hope in life’s meaning, pope said

Tennessee teen’s letter to Pope Leo brings a reply with gift of special rosary blessed by him

‘You can feel God present,’ says teen from Kentucky parish attending NCYC for first time

Service projects, activities offer teens at NCYC ways to ‘grow deeper’ in faith

World

A little leaven can do great things, pope tells Turkey’s Catholics

by Cindy Wooden

Meeting leaders of Turkey’s small and varied Catholic communities, Pope Leo XIV asked them to embrace their “littleness” as they strive to be a leaven of God’s love …

Pope arrives in Turkey giving thanks, preaching peace
UN report: Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed somewhere in the world
Community recounts unspeakable tragedy of parents awaiting news of their kidnapped children in Nigeria
Lebanese long for peace ahead of Pope Leo’s visit
Silence around kidnapped American missionary pilot in Niger is disturbing, Catholic priest says

Pope Leo urges ‘immediately release’ of kidnapped children and teachers after gunmen abduct over 300 in a Nigerian Catholic school

Mexican for whom ‘¡Viva Cristo Rey!’ is life slogan wins Miss Universe contest

2 Catholic priests freed in Belarus after visit of papal envoy to the country

Vatican

Pope issues apostolic letter on the Creed, marking anniversary of Nicaea

by Cindy Wooden

Opinion

An easy morning with Pope Leo

by Katie Prejean McGrady

The Catholic roots of ‘pumpkin spice,’ and the saint who first sprinkled the blend with joy

by Sarah Robsdottir

The king on the cross

by Deacon Greg Kandra

Reviews

Pope Leo’s four favorite films

by John Mulderig
Children’s book illustrates Catholic origins of Halloween
Beauty as truth?
The Smashing Machine
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