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Pope Leo commemorates 9/11, praying for all who ‘bear wounds of that tragic day’

by Courtney Mares

Pope Leo XIV commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11 in his Sunday Angelus address, praying for “those who continue to bear the wounds of that tragic day.”

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Sept. 13, 2026
9/11 Mass at the national shrine in DC calls on Catholics to be agents of reconciliation
Judge shields more Catholic health providers as Illinois assisted suicide law takes effect
Ensuring ballot access for eligible voters part of faithful citizenship, Catholic leaders say
Extension’s Lumen Christi Award winner to be chosen from 8 finalists and announced in fall

U.S. Church

At vigil Mass on eve of 9/11, New York archbishop emphasizes healing, peace

by Steven Schwankert

“Healing does not just happen. Peace does not just happen. Justice does not just happen. Unity does not just happen. We have to work for it.”

Extension’s Lumen Christi Award winner to be chosen from 8 finalists and announced in fall

Bishop Barron’s new film explores beauty of France’s gothic cathedrals ahead of pope’s visit

Msgr. Roger Landry takes leave from Pontifical Missions Societies amid misconduct investigation

Pope Leo XIV names Franciscan friar as coadjutor of Puerto Rico diocese

US bishops urge Trump administration to end mass deportations of Haitians

World

Pope aims to help Europe find ‘new momentum’ with France trip, says postulator of Schuman cause

by Caroline de Sury

“Building ties rather than resorting to arms” is what Robert Schuman wanted, said the postulator of the canonization cause for the French statesman.

Mozambique bishops say questions remain unanswered 3 months after bishop’s murder
French bishops: Papal visit will be a ‘significant moment’ for France, Europe and world
Belarusian Catholic dissident returns home, urges prayers for imprisoned following papal audience
Peruvian city to unveil world’s tallest statue of Pope Leo for trip to South America
German archbishop says US-Mexico border wall recalls Berlin Wall, warns against loss of humanity

Pope Leo XIV asks Our Lady of Good Counsel for aid to make ‘courageous and wise decisions’

Pope Leo expresses hope Ukraine, Russia negotiations bear fruit

Beyond memory: Vatican foundation carries St. John Paul II’s mission to a new generation

Vatican

Black Catholics need stronger voice in Catholic Church, Bishop Boxie says

by Josephine Peterson

Opinion

By Any Means

by John Mulderig

The Uprising

by John Mulderig

Pondering what Gloria Steinem now knows

by Elizabeth Scalia

Reviews

Coyote vs. Acme

by Kurt Jensen
The End of Oak Street
American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story
‘Strange Land’: The Hillbilly Thomists drop new album while on tour
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