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Pope Leo XIV, who had cancer surgery just weeks ago, begins grueling South American tour
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Pope Leo receives Bob Dylan at the Vatican
Music legend Bob Dylan meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, sparking viral discussions over his unconventional attire.
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An overview of the Church in Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru
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Europe Today: Tusk v Nawrocki: Poland's Constitutional Tribunal crisis explodes
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Top Vatican official says pope’s cancer diagnosis a ‘game-changer’ for the papacy
A top Vatican official describes Pope Leo's lung cancer diagnosis as a transformative development for the papacy.
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Pope's South American trip to go ahead following lung cancer surgery
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Pope’s visit confirmed: ‘I look forward to returning to Latin America’
Vatican confirms Pope Leo will proceed with his upcoming international trip to Latin America following lung cancer surgery.
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Vatican’s doctrine office publishes ‘Venite ad Me’ on passing on the faith amid ‘epochal change’
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Pope at Audience: We must urgently protect families and marriage
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Catholic priest killed by falling cross during livestreamed Mass in Ecuador
A Catholic priest in Ecuador died after a crucifix fell on him during a livestreamed Mass.
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Pope Leo tells faithful in St. Peter's Square he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery
Pope Leo tells faithful in St. Peter's Square he will gradually resume duties following cancer surgery.
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Pope shares first message after lung cancer diagnosis
Pope Leo returns to the Vatican just four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer.
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While Leo Recovers From Lung Surgery, the Church Runs on Autopilot
Pope Leo XIV recovers from lung surgery following a cancer diagnosis, prompting global attention and questions.
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Pope's cancer diagnosis leaves Catholics questioning what comes next
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Pope Leo spends a peaceful night in the hospital after cancer surgery
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Pope Leo admitted to hospital for operation to remove growth on lung
Pope Leo undergoes successful surgery to remove a lung nodule, prompting widespread international media coverage.
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Pope Leo to be hospitalised on Tuesday ahead of lung surgery
Pope Leo prepares for hospitalisation and lung nodule surgery, prompting public prayer vigils and media coverage worldwide.
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Pope will be admitted to hospital Tuesday for lung nodule surgery, Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer following surgery to remove a nodule, according to the Vatican and global media reports.
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Cardinal Tagle elected new Dean of College of Cardinals
Cardinal Tagle has been elected as the new Dean of the College of Cardinals, becoming the first Asian to hold the position.
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All Vatican eyes are on Amoris Laetitia, but what will Pope Leo show them?
Pope Leo XIV opens a status check on Pope Francis's opening to civilly remarried Catholics, drawing intense Vatican focus.
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Pope Francis’ private diaries to be published by the Vatican
The Vatican has announced the upcoming publication of Pope Francis' private diaries, detailing over three decades of personal reflections and prayers.
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Pope Leo seeks status update of Francis' divisive opening to divorced and remarried Catholics
Pope Leo’s request for a status update on Francis’ controversial outreach to divorced and remarried Catholics fuels a Vatican bishops’ meeting on a decade‑old family document.
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Why Leo can’t bring peace to the Church His inertia won’t quell mass discontent
Pope Leo's leadership and massive public gatherings in France draw intense global media scrutiny and debate.
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Pope at Audience: Apostolic Journey to France was 'sign of rebirth'
Pope Leo XIV describes his recent apostolic journey to France as a significant sign of rebirth during a public audience.
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Founder of Institutes of the Incarnate Word found guilty of abuse
The Vatican has upheld the conviction of Father Buela, founder of the Institute of the Incarnate Word, following an investigation into abuse.
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Pope Leo wraps up France trip by urging Europe to blunt 'desire for domination' driving today's wars
Pope Leo concludes his journey to France with a call for Europe to resist the impulses driving modern conflicts.
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Pope Leo draws staggering 800,000 faithful to heart of Paris for massive outdoor Mass
Pope Leo draws massive crowds across multiple cities, leading a candlelight rosary in Lourdes and addressing young Catholics.
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Pope Leo Receives Rockstar Welcome in Secular France
Pope Leo travels to France, addressing assisted dying and visiting miraculous shrines.
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'Scourge' of abuse must be rooted out, says Pope, during Lourdes visit
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Pope Leo draws 800,000 people to central Paris for open-air Mass on iconic square
Pope Leo draws massive crowds across France, urging peace, protection of the vulnerable, and caution regarding artificial intelligence.
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At sacred Lourdes, Pope Leo confronts a new reminder of the church’s sins
Alleged victims of Father Rupnik have appealed to Pope Leo XIV for transparency and an end to Vatican silence during his visit to Lourdes.
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Pope Leo XIV fills central Paris with 700,000-strong crowd and fervor at giant outdoor Mass
Pope Leo XIV draws a massive crowd of 700,000 to central Paris for a giant outdoor Mass during his French tour.
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Pope encourages Catholics in deeply secular France to persevere as Paris shuts down for huge Mass
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Thousands turn out to greet Pope in France
Pope Leo XIV draws 700,000 people to Paris for an open-air mass, marking his first papal visit to France in 18 years.
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Pope Leo visits secular France as surge of converts jolts a flagging faith
Pope Leo visits secular France amid a reported tripling of adult baptisms since 2022 and rising student interest.
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Leo XIV, Trying to Be Everyone’s Pope, Heads to Secular France
Pope Leo XIV embarks on a historic four-day visit to secular France, navigating diplomatic tensions and domestic debates.
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Knifeman kills priest, injures four in attack at Polish abbey
An abbey knife attack in Poland leaves a priest dead and four injured, sparking wider regional reactions and investigative reporting.
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1 killed, 4 injured in knife attack at Benedictine abbey in Poland
A deadly knife attack at a Polish Benedictine abbey has left a priest dead and four others injured, heightening regional diplomatic tensions.
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Pope Leo: Bishops should offer clear teaching
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Pope calls Diocese of Rome to pastoral evaluation: ‘Do less and do it better'
Pope Leo XIV calls on the Diocese of Rome to undertake a pastoral evaluation centered on doing less and doing it better.
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Houthi Defeat Is Closer Than We Think
Recent coverage examines leadership, cultural challenges, and the limitations placed on women's roles within the Catholic Church.
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Pope Leo XIV celebrates his 71st birthday
Pope Leo XIV celebrates his 71st birthday by ending COVID-era salary cuts for cardinals and senior Vatican officials.
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10 Years a Saint: The Truth About Mother Teresa’s Care for the Dying
Ten years after her canonization, Mother Teresa remains a focal point of both religious devotion and cultural debate regarding her care for the dying.
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Bride refuses to let flooded church dampen her big day — gets hitched in waist-high water
A bride is garnering global attention after wading through waist-deep floodwaters to marry her partner in a church inundated by monsoon rains.
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Pope at Audience: Church is called to serve humanity, unmask society's contradictions
Pope Leo XIV delivered a general audience addressing societal contradictions and urging active engagement from the Church.
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Care for Creation is a theological question
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Pope Leo grants Eastern Synods the faculty to remove Patriarchs
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Major Archbishop Shevchuk: Freedom must never be taken for granted
Church leaders and global religious bodies unite to mark Ukraine's 35th Independence Day amidst the ongoing war with Russia.
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Lourdes bishop says shrine will cover all Rupnik mosaics ahead of pope’s visit to France
The Bishop of Lourdes mandates the permanent covering of Rupnik mosaics and bans SSPX liturgies ahead of a papal visit to France.
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Why is the pope heading to San Marino?
Pope Leo XIV visits San Marino and Rimini to advocate for fraternity, liberty, and the common good amidst a backdrop of global conflict.
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Pope Leo XIV: The musical heritage of the Church must be preserved
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Is the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary a holy day of obligation this year?
Catholic communities worldwide are observing the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, with specific local variations in celebration reported in Houston.
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Pope Leo renews call for Ukraine war to end
Pope Leo XIV addresses ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Sudan, calling for civilian protection and humanitarian aid.
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Organizers unveil hymn for Seoul WYD
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Bosnian authorities investigate desecration and fire damage at Medjugorje Virgin Mary shrine
Bosnian authorities are investigating a coordinated vandal attack involving fire and the desecration of religious icons at the Medjugorje shrine.
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5 ways to take care of your elders, according to Pope Leo
Pope Leo outlines five specific ways to care for the elderly coinciding with the 6th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
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Castel Gandolfo to host concert in honor of Pope Leo XIV
Castel Gandolfo prepares for a special summer concert in honor of Pope Leo XIV as pilgrims gather for the pontiff's first summer Angelus.
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French MPs approve assisted-dying law with strict rules after years of argument
France's National Assembly has approved a landmark assisted-dying law following years of intense parliamentary debate and public argument.
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Charlotte-area Catholic church among targets of Vatican’s excommunication
The Vatican has declared the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) to be in formal schism, leading to excommunications affecting churches across the United States.
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A future pope will ‘welcome us back’, says priest from excommunicated Catholic sect
The Vatican has excommunicated the Society of St. Pius X, though a priest from the sect claims a future pope will eventually welcome them back.