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

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Nov. 16, 2025, homily for Mass for Jubilee of the Poor

by Pope Leo XIV

“Let us be inspired by the witness of the saints who served Christ in the most needy and followed him on the path of humility and self-denial.”

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U.S. Church

AI offers the church an ‘evangelical opportunity,’ scholar tells US bishops

by Gina Christian

“AI offers both a promise to better the human condition” while also posing “danger to human work, relationships and social justice” that must be addressed.

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World

Businesses must pursue workers’ good along with profit, pope says

by Cindy Wooden

Although almost 135 years have passed since Pope Leo XIII wrote his encyclical on the economy and labor, Pope Leo XIV said, “The dignity of workers continues, all …

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Catholics in Mexico oppose proposed online media gag law

First plenary of French bishops under Cardinal Aveline discusses turbulent topics

Vatican

Be prophetic sign of communion, fraternity, pope tells Lateran University

by Cindy Wooden

Opinion

A pastoral reflection on voting rights and the call to justice

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by Deacon Greg Kandra

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