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Pope Leo XIV addresses immigration policies in meeting with Chicago labor leaders

Pope Leo XIV addressed immigration policies and respect for vulnerable migrants in a meeting with Cardinal Blase Cupich

Pope Leo XIV commends Catholic Charities USA’s ministry to migrants, refugees

Pope Leo XIV sent a letter this week commending Catholic Charities USA for being “agents of hope” to

Pope Leo XIV, in his first major document, says the poor evangelize us

In the first major document of his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV writes that the poor are not only objects

UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV recalls Palestinians killed since Oct. 7 Hamas attack

Pope Leo XIV called Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, an act of terrorism that cannot

Pope Leo thanks Knights of Columbus for generosity to Vatican, service to communities

Pope Leo XIV on Monday met with leaders of the Knights of Columbus, whom he thanked for their

Pope Leo XIV allows outside banks to manage Holy See investments

Pope Leo XIV has permitted the Holy See’s main financial body to use financial institutions outside the Vatican

Swiss Guards, protectors of the pope, don new uniforms

The Swiss Guards, who have protected popes for the last five centuries, now have a new uniform. The

Exploring the Mysteries of Purgatory and the Importance of Praying for the Dead

Discover the Catholic tradition of praying for the souls in purgatory and its role in our journey toward eternal holiness
Pope Francis greets pilgrims before his general audience Feb. 26, 2020. (Photo: Daniel Ibanez/CNA / EWTN)

Vatican: Pope Francis has ‘strong cold’

The Vatican did not indicate whether there would be further changes to Pope Francis’ Feb. 23 schedule due
Pope Francis arrives at the Paul VI Hall for his weekly general audience on Ash Wednesday Feb. 22, 2023. (Photo: Daniel Ibanez/CNA / EWTN)

Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: Free yourself ‘from the dictatorship of full schedules’

Pope Francis said Wednesday that Lent is a good time to examine ourselves in the light of truth,
Pope Francis speaks during his weekly general audience on Ash Wednesday Feb. 22, 2023. (Photo: Daniel Ibanez/CNA / EWTN)

Pope Francis: The Gospel is not ‘a political party, an ideology, a club’

The Pope called it sad to see the Church operate as if it is just a parliament, when
A Traditional Latin Mass. | Andrew Gardner via Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0).

Traditionis custodes: Cardinal says only Vatican can dispense from certain obligations

The head of the Vatican’s liturgy office said Tuesday that dispensations from two of the rules in Traditionis
Father Marko Rupnik | Credit: Centroaletti, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Jesuits: New restrictions against Rupnik possible in light of credible abuse accusations

The allegations span from 1985 to 2018 and include claims of spiritual, psychological, and sexual abuse, and abuse
Pope Francis spoke to participants in a Feb. 16-18, 2023, conference on how pastors and laypeople can work together better | Vatican Media

Pope Francis: Laypeople are not guests in the Church

“The laity, and especially women, need to be more valued in their human and spiritual skills and gifts
The procession from St. Anselm parish to Santa Sabina preceding Mass for Ash Wednesday in Rome, March 6, 2019. | Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis’ message for Lent 2023: ‘We need to listen to Jesus’

“Lent is a time of grace to the extent that we listen to him as he speaks to
Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti with Pope Francis | Vatican Media

Vatican archbishop to visit Catholics in Syria and Turkey as they confront earthquake fallout

A Vatican archbishop will visit Catholics in Syria and Turkey as they continue to help those affected by
Pope Francis met with bishops, priests, and religious in St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, on Feb. 4, 2023. (photo: Vatican Media)

Pope Francis: ‘I believe that the pope’s ministry is for life’

The Pope, repeating information he had revealed in a prior interview, said that he signed a resignation letter
Pope Francis delivers the Angelus address on Feb. 12, 2023. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis creates independent supervisory commission for Rome Diocese

The oversight committee is part of the pope’s reform of the governance of the Rome Diocese. Pope Francis
Pope Francis at his Angelus address on Jan. 29, 2023. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis contributes to earthquake relief efforts in Syria and Turkey

Boxes of thermal shirts took sail from the port of Naples, Italy, destined for Turkey, on the morning
Quebec Cardinal Gérald Lacroix speaks at the International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest, Hungary, Sept. 7, 2021. | Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Quebec cardinal: ‘We’re not managers, we’re not the boss’ of laypeople

The Catholic cardinal of Quebec said Tuesday that pastors are to be shepherds who help their people grow
Pope Francis inaugurates the new art gallery at the Vatican Apostolic Library, Nov. 5, 2021. | Vatican Media.

Salesian priest named prefect of Vatican library

As prefect, Father Mauro Mantovani will help run the Vatican’s library alongside the librarian, Archbishop Angelo Vincenzo Zani.
Archbishop-designate Frank Leo of Toronto. | Archdiocese of Toronto

Pope Francis names Bishop Frank Leo to lead Archdiocese of Toronto in Canada

Bishop Frank Leo has been an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Montréal, Québec, since September 2022. Pope
Rony Roller Circus. | Paolo Macorig via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0).

Vatican invites Rome poor to a day at the circus

The Vatican’s charity office has invited around 2,000 poor and marginalized people to a circus performance in Rome
Italian Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez / EWTN News

Pope Francis meets with Cardinal Becciu amid ongoing Vatican finance trial

Since July 2021, Cardinal Angelo Becciu has been on trial in the Vatican on several finance-related charges. Pope

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