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Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful in Piazza della Libertà in August 2025. (photo: Credit: Marco Iacobucci Epp/Shutterstock)

Pope Leo XIV: Women and Men in Religious Life ‘Are Called to Become Experts in Synodality’

Pope Leo expressed gratitude for “the longstanding contributions” of religious institutions, highlighting their work in “evangelization, education, and
Pope Leo XIV. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV sends 100,000 euros to Church in Colombia to aid earthquake victims

The papal donation is an initial response to address the most urgent needs with more to come as
Detail of statue of St. Peter in front of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. | Credit: Martin M303/Shutterstock

EWTN News explains: Canon law and how it applies to Catholics

Canon law has often made headlines in the Catholic Church. But what is canon law, and how does
Basilica of Notre Dame in Paris. Image created in Canva by Jacob Stein

Leo XIV and the Challenge to the Heart of Christianity

ANALYSIS: The Sept. 25-28 papal trip will be a significant journey to the heart of secularized Europe, highlighted
Carmen and Conley Stumpfl meet Pope Leo on Dec. 17, 2025. (photo: Courtesy of Carmen Stumpfl)

Newlywed Blessing in Rome: ‘Memory That Will Last a Lifetime’

‘It’s a really awesome tradition,’ Seattle couple recounts of meeting Pope Leo. If it’s a Wednesday in Rome,
Pope Leo XIV delivers his weekly address during the general audience in St. Peter's Basilica on Aug. 12, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV: Attendance at Sunday Mass cannot be replaced by virtual participation

The pontiff’s Aug. 12 general audience focused on the importance of the liturgical year. VATICAN CITY — Pope

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