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Forgiveness is like a gentle breeze, says Pope Leo
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (273+ words) Credit: ALBERTO PIZZOLI | ALBERTO PIZZOLI Drawing on the lessons from the liturgy this September 13, Pope Leo says that "gratuità" -- gratuitousness, giving free of charge, without expecting a return -- is "the best rule for our life together." "All things are given…...
Why we’re feeling less able to be ourselves: Pope’s thoughts
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (296+ words) In 1943, an Italian laywoman named Chiara Lubich founded a group that is known today worldwide as the "Focolare Movement." One of many ecclesial movements, the particular aim of Focolare is to foster unity -- across religions or in other areas of…...
History, meaning, and 3 expressions of “human dignity”
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (313+ words) Credit: Antoine Mekary | ALETEIA This concept is fundamental to the Church's dealings with the world: She believes that every human being, regardless of any factor, has human dignity: "rooted in his identity as a creature made ‘to God’s image.’" Here…...
Carlo Acutis’ mother: Testimonies arrive almost daily
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (812+ words) Credit: Antoine Mekary | ALETEIA One year after Carlo Acutis was canonized by Pope Leo XIV, his mother, Antonia Salzano, reflects on the impact of his sainthood and the testimonies received. By now, Carlo Acutis hardly needs an introduction. On September…...
Today’s Mass readings are hard to hear: Here’s Leo’s take
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (232+ words) Credit: Antoine Mekary | ALETEIA All the attention, care and goodness we have received make us freer and more capable of responsibility. Pope Leo's reflection on the Sunday readings of this September 6 call on the example of Mary and St. Paul's…...
Why Leo XIV is still a bit like Robert Francis Prevost
1+ week, 3+ day ago (519+ words) Credit: Antoine Mekary | ALETEIA Although he is now Leo XIV, the current Pope hasn't renounced his former identity as Robert Francis Prevost. In a way, it helps him to be the Successor of Peter. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost officially abandoned…...
Catholic converts on the rise on college campuses
1+ week, 4+ day ago (634+ words) New Hallow data shows increased interest in Catholicism across the country. The number of college students entering the Catholic Church is on the rise, according to a new study conducted by Hallow. Their data supports the many stories being reported…...
These French saints and mystics are Leo XIV's "influencers"
1+ week, 4+ day ago (622+ words) From 17th-century mystics to the Trappist martyrs of Algeria, the American pontiff regularly draws upon France's rich Catholic heritage as he guides the Church. Source: Shutterstock | Riccardo De Luca This reference is far from isolated. During this early period of…...
Pope’s September prayer and things we take for granted
1+ week, 5+ day ago (691+ words) Credit: ERIC LAFFORGUE | AFP The Pope’s September prayer intention invites us to view water as God’s gift and as a right “without borders.” Here are 6 ideas to put it into prayer and practice. Water, the “source of fruitfulness, freshness, and…...
Pope to US volunteers: Prayer and social justice inseparable
2+ week, 1+ day ago (402+ words) Credit: Antoine Mekary | ALETEIA In greeting a group from the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Pope Leo noted Augustine's teaching that God will not be outdone in generosity to those who serve the poor. Pope Leo XIV on August 28 addressed…...