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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

Jerusalem churches face mounting tax pressures under Israel’s ‘Arnona’ property levy

In Jerusalem, the property tax, known as the “Arnona” tax, has become one of the most contentious issues
At the celebration marking EWTN’s 25th anniversary in German-speaking countries, Program Director Martin Rothweiler (right) welcomed several distinguished guests, including Thomas Draxler, founder of the Christian motorcycle group Jesus Bikers (second from left), member Claus Dempewolf (third from left), and EWTN Vatican correspondent Rudolf Gehrig (left).

Pope Leo XIV Congratulates EWTN Germany on 25 Years

Pope Leo XIV and other Church and public figures congratulated EWTN on its 25th anniversary in German-speaking countries.

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Ceasefire deal, hostage release a ‘first step’ for peace, Latin patriarch says

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, called the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal brokered by the U.S. a

Pope Leo XIV joins Australian community in Rome for evening prayer

Pope Leo XIV joined the Australian community for evening prayer at Domus Australia Catholic Chapel in Rome on

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

7 common myths and facts about the rosary

October is designated by the Catholic Church as the Month of the Rosary, and Oct. 7 is the

Pope Leo XIV attends swearing-in of Swiss Guard, first for a pope in nearly 60 years

Pope Leo XIV on Saturday attended the swearing-in of the Swiss Guard at the Vatican, the first time

Pope Leo XIV signs first apostolic exhortation, ‘Dilexi te’

Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 4 signed the first apostolic exhortation of his pontificate, the text of which

St. Francis of Assisi: 7 interesting facts about the famous Italian saint

The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Francis of Assisi every year on Oct. 4. Known as

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

Pope Leo XIV: ‘Culture of reconciliation’ needed to support migrants, displaced people

Pope Leo XIV said a “culture of reconciliation” is necessary to support more than 100 million people affected

Armenian patriarch invites Pope Leo XIV to visit Armenia

The head of the Armenian Apostolic Church during a meeting Tuesday at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Armenia.

‘Happy birthday, Pope Leo!’: EWTN viewers around the world share songs, prayers

Sept. 14 marks Pope Leo XIV’s 70th birthday. To celebrate, “EWTN News In Depth” invited viewers to send in video messages to share their own personal greeting to the Holy Father on such a momentous occasion.

‘No one can silence their voice’: Pope Leo XIV honors modern martyrs at ecumenical service

Pope Leo XIV led an ecumenical commemoration of the martyrs and witnesses of faith of the 21st century at Rome’s Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls on Sunday.

Pope Leo XIV urges theologians to defend creation and human dignity in the age of AI

Pope Leo XIV on Saturday urged Catholic theologians to embrace a “theology of wisdom” capable of addressing urgent global challenges, from environmental crises to the ethical questions posed by artificial intelligence (AI).

New U.S. ambassador to the Vatican presents credentials to pope

Pope Leo XIV on Saturday morning received Brian Burch, the new U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace for the formal presentation of his letters of credence.

Cardinal Hollerich: ‘I would not define Church sexual morality so narrowly’

Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, SJ, stated in a recent interview that he “would not define morality — especially sexual morality — as narrowly as the Church does today.”

Pope Leo XIV creates ‘new’ China diocese amid diocesan border dispute with Beijing

Pope Leo XIV created a new Catholic diocese in northern China, reviving a name once set by Beijing without Rome—highlighting tensions over China’s redrawn borders.

In the Footsteps of Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati: What We Discovered on Monte Mucrone

Nearly a century after the death of Pier Giorgio Frassati, I set out with friends to hike in his footsteps in northern Italy, hoping to glimpse something of the holiness that marked his ordinary yet extraordinary life.

Castel Gandolfo renaissance as Pope Leo XIV spends day at papal retreat

Pope Leo XIV was at his Castel Gandolfo residence for the day on Tuesday as he brings back regular use of the papal retreat after the estate spent 12 years in the shadows.

Cardinal Burke to celebrate Traditional Latin Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica

Cardinal Raymond Burke will celebrate a special Traditional Latin Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Oct. 25 in a return to a prior custom, suspended since 2022, of an annual pilgrimage of Catholics devoted to the Latin Mass.

Andrea Bocelli: Pope Leo XIV is ‘a beacon to guide us in these complex times’

Borgo Laudato Si’ is an environmental project located in Castel Gandolfo and inspired by Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical “On Care for Our Common Home.”

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