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Pope appeals for refugees, praises ecumenical initiative
5+ hour ago (398+ words) Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims and tourists gathered for the Angelus prayer on Sunday, 21 June 2026. Image "Vatican Media Pope Leo XIV appealed for refugees around the globe on Sunday, calling on world leaders to give those who have taken flight…...
Synodality Leo-style holds promise: The clerical abuse crisis is the real test
6+ hour, 3+ min ago (137+ words) Pope Leo XIV waves as he leaves Pavia's Cathedral, northern Italy, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (Credit: Antonio Calanni/AP.) The extraordinary consistory of cardinals Pope Leo XIV has called for June 2627 is shaping up to be exercise in "Leonine" synodality real collegial…...
Pope Leo XIV urges Italians to rediscover their faith during prayer before remains of St. Augustine
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (686+ words) Pope Leo XIV is greeted as he arrives at Pavia, northern Italy, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (Credit: Luca Bruno/AP.) PAVIA, Italy " Pope Leo XIV encouraged Italians on Saturday to rediscover their lagging Catholic faith during a visit to northern Italy where…...
Vatican recognises the martyrdom of 20 Spanish priests murdered during the Civil War
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (782+ words) Documentation of causes for beatification and canonization preserved in the Archives of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints. (Image "Vatican Media) The Vatican has recognised the martyrdom of 20 Spanish priests from Ibiza who were killed in hatred of the…...
Peruvian president says pope to visit in November
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (462+ words) FAIRFIELD, Connecticut " Pope Leo XIV will travel to his adoptive home country of Peru in November of this year, where he is currently expected to visit five cities, Peru's president has announced. Peruvian President Jos" Mar'a Balc'zar made the announcement…...
JD Vance writes of journey to Catholicism in "Communion," his first book since "Hillbilly Elegy"
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (1189+ words) With Marine Two in the background, Vice President JD Vance speaks with reporters upon arriving at Joint Base Andrews, Md. , Thursday, May 28, 2026. (Credit: Matt Rourke/AP.) Vice President'JD Vance, a convert to Catholicism whose faith has been central to his adult…...
Bishop of newest diocese in Bangladesh takes the long view
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (1617+ words) Paul Gomes walks in procession to the altar before the episcopal ordination. (Credit: Stephan Uttom Rozario) DHAKA, Bangladesh " Building a whole Catholic diocese almost from scratch is a daunting task, but the first bishop of Bangladesh's ninth and newest Catholic…...
Being Catholic is great, but the paperwork "
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (108+ words) Worshippers receive communion during a Mass in the crypt of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, on Friday, May 15, 2026. (Credit: Emilio Morenatti/AP.) "The Catholic Church: Our Lord is the Way to Eternal Life, but there is paperwork involved." It…...
Pope to return in Spanish royal jet after tech issue grounds plane
1+ week, 1+ day ago (384+ words) The royal jet of the King of Spain being readied for Pope Leo XIV on 12 June 2026. Image credit: Elise Ann Allen/Crux ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE " Pope Leo XIV is returning to Rome on the Spanish royal jet, a change…...
Leo XIV to human traffickers: "Repent!
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1228+ words) Pope Leo XIV meets migrants at the Las Ra'ces Center, San Crist'bal de La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain, on Friday, 12 June 2026. Image "Vatican Media TENERIFE " Pope Leo XIV" issued a forceful condemnation of human trafficking and a call to repent Friday,…...