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

Buffalo bishop calls nation, Christians to ‘do better’ in upholding migrants’ dignity

by Gina Christian

In Matthew 25, “Jesus details what it means to be a faithful follower and the reward which awaits those concerned with the well-being of others,”

Supreme Court weighs appeal from New Jersey faith-based pregnancy centers
Pope Leo is first pontiff to go to St. Charbel’s tomb; visit is source of ‘great joy’ for Lebanon
Situation in Gaza remains ‘critical’ despite peace plan, say Catholic leaders
Pope tells reporters dialogue is always the answer to tense situations
Choose the way of peace, pope says as he leaves Lebanon

U.S. Church

Record numbers of women are visiting pregnancy centers, study shows

by Zoey Maraist

In 2024, pregnancy centers saw more new clients, provided more medical care and distributed more material goods than ever before, according to a new report from the Charlotte Lozier Institute.

Catholic bishops offer prayers for National Guard members shot in DC

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

Vatican reports surplus in 2024 with asset sales, increased donations

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

Gratitude should accompany your turkey and pie, pope says

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

World

Bishop’s resignation over abuse fuels new debates in Spanish church

by Jonathan Luxmoore

Spanish church leaders have criticized media treatment of a diocesan bishop who resigned over accusations of sexual abuse, amid renewed debates over the church’s historic role in the …

Pope urges Lebanese not to give up on peace or each other
Holding inflight news conference, pope talks about peace in Gaza, Ukraine
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

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

Pope arrives in Turkey giving thanks, preaching peace

UN report: Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed somewhere in the world

Vatican

Ecumenism is not ‘absorption or domination,’ but sharing gifts, pope says

by Cindy Wooden

Opinion

Are you awake?

by Father Joshua J. Whitfield

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

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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