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In Italy's "Land of Fires,' Pope Leo XIV laments "the cry of creation and the poor'
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (1136+ words) May 23, 2026 Veronica Giacometti News Briefs 0 Print The Holy Father said Pope Francis" encyclical Laudato Si" is a framework for addressing the social and environmental crises of the region. Pope Leo XIV arrived in Italy's "Terra dei Fuochi," or "Land of…...
On Pentecost, the Spirit of Truth reversed the Tower of Babel
4+ hour, 1+ min ago (699+ words) A Scriptural Reflection on the Readings for Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2026. May 23, 2026 Carl E. Olson The Dispatch 0 Print Readings: " Acts 2: 1-12 " Ps 104: 1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 " 1 Cor 12: 3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5: 16-25 " Jn 20: 19-23 or Jn 15: 26-27; 16: 12-15 "Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, who are everywhere present and fill all things, come…...
Peace, unity, and AI: What Pope Leo's messages reveal about his thought " Catholic World Report
14+ hour, 41+ min ago (651+ words) May 22, 2026 Ishmael Adibuah News Briefs 0 Print Ahead of the publication of Leo's first encyclical, what do his writings and speeches, both before and after his election, reveal about his thought? During his papacy and before, Pope Leo XIV has revealed…...
Leo XIV authorizes beatification of 80 civil war martyrs ahead of his trip to Spain
19+ hour, 10+ min ago (761+ words) May 22, 2026 Almudena Mart'nez-Bordi" News Briefs 0 Print In addition, the pope will declare four other religious from various countries as venerable. On May 22, Pope Leo XIV approved the promulgation of six decrees from the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, following…...
On the eternal allure of Rome
23+ hour, 19+ min ago (429+ words) Peter continues to strengthen his brethren through the Eternal City that, sanctified by his blood, beckons the faithful from across the world to imbibe apostolic fervor and life-giving charity. May 22, 2026 David G. Bonagura, Jr. The Dispatch 0 Print As Peter preached the…...
Czech cardinal reflects on martyrs under communism ahead of priest beatifications
22+ hour, 2+ min ago (1703+ words) May 22, 2026 Tyler Arnold The Dispatch 0 Print Cardinal Michael Czerny this week reflected on the martyrdom of Catholics who gave witness to Jesus Christ under communist rule in eastern and central Europe during the "Blessed Martyrs Under Communism" conference in Rome…...
Pope to visit Italy's "Land of Fires,' victims of Mafia's toxic waste dumping
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1706+ words) May 22, 2026 Hannah Brockhaus News Briefs 0 Print Acerra and the surrounding territory has higher-than-average cancer rates, linked to the dumping, burning, and burying of toxic waste " the lucrative business of organized crime groups. ACERRA, Italy " Pope Leo XIV will spend Saturday…...
Pope Leo XIV urges Villanova graduates to maintain Augustinian values
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (825+ words) May 21, 2026 Madalaine Elhabbal News Briefs 0 Print In a message to Villanova's Class of 2026, Pope Leo XIV called on graduates to remain faithful to the Augustinian values of "veritas, unitas, caritas (truth, unity, charity)" throughout their lives. "The world beyond Villanova…...
Bishop John Ricard, first head of National Black Catholic Congress, dies at 86
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (693+ words) May 21, 2026 Daniel Payne News Briefs 0 Print Bishop John Ricard, who led the National Black Catholic Congress for three decades and served as a bishop in two U. S. dioceses, died on May 20 at 86. His death was announced by the Archdiocese of Baltimore…...
Pope encourages young man fearful of the future: "The love of Jesus will always accompany you
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (828+ words) May 21, 2026 Almudena Mart'nez-Bordi" News Briefs 0 Print Pope Leo XIV sent a moving letter filled with tenderness, understanding, and valuable guidance to an 18-year-old man who had expressed his fears regarding uncertainty of the future and the new chapter he is…...