The Irish-born priest is revered for his revolutionary approach to caring for impoverished boys at the group home

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A cathedral archivist has confirmed the Spanish origins of the pontiff’s family on his mother’s side. The canon

COMMENTARY: The famous phrase from Pope St. Paul VI is widely invoked in discussions about the Catholic Church.

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On the centenary of the founding of the Pontifical Institute of Christian Archaeology, Pope Leo XIV published a

COMMENTARY: The Church continues to be inspired by the rich insights and vitality of the last ecumenical council.

Pope Leo XIV’s journey to Turkey and Lebanon carries significant historical and diplomatic symbolism. His decision to make

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Become a Quick “Expert” on Rome 1. Rome is One of the Oldest Continuously Inhabited Cities in Europe

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Pope Leo XIV invited Indigenous groups to forgive as he recognized both “the light and the wounds” in

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