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Pope Leo calls for dialogue over conflict, says young Catholics are a sign of hope
1+ week, 4+ day ago (732+ words) Speaking to tens of thousands in Rimini, Leo warned against a culture that “rearms minds, words and nations” and argued that Christians must respond with mercy, encounter and a commitment to peace. He also delivered a message of encouragement to…...
An AP reporter spends the night locked inside Jerusalem's holiest church with clergy and pilgrims
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1005+ words) The Church of the Holy Sepulcher was built over the spots where Christians believe Jesus was crucified, buried and rose from the dead. Through many centuries, as Muslim rulers governed this region and changing politics affected the influence of religious…...
Argentines pray that Pope Leo's visit alleviates their economic stress
3+ week, 6+ day ago (434+ words) The decline in wages and pensions, coupled with an increase in the cost of public transportation, utilities, rent and food, has forced millions of Argentines to go into debt to survive. “I hope the Pope comes to help the poor…...
The financial dilemma that wound up helping US churches thrive
4+ week, 2+ day ago (454+ words) Thomas Adam, University of Arkansas (THE CONVERSATION) By many measures, Americans are growing less religious: Since 2007, for example, the percentage of people who pray daily has dropped, while the “unaffiliated” have grown to 29%. But those numbers can distract from just…...
Pope heads on vacation after decisive flexing of papal muscle on international and church stage
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (593+ words) Stamford Advocate...
Pope visits US ambassador on July 4 after prayers at Lampedusa cemetery for migrant victims
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (941+ words) Leo confirmed he was rooting for the U.S. team, the Embassy wrote on X, adding that the two discussed “American efforts to pursue peace, religious freedom and the need for moral clarity and courage around the world.” A treeless strip of…...
Catholic group that defied pope and caused schism defends its actions and casts itself as the victim
2+ mon, 7+ hour ago (402+ words) The head of the Society of St. Pius X wrote to Leo a day after the Vatican excommunicated the group’s bishops and priests and warned its faithful they too could be excommunicated for participating in the schism, or rupture in…...
Defying Pope Leo XIV, traditionalists go ahead with bishop consecrations in Switzerland
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (690+ words) Stamford Advocate...
Pope promotes Italian nun to top migrant role in his first major appointment of a woman to Holy See
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (215+ words) Smerilli, an economist, is currently the No. 2 in the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. As prefect, she replaces the retiring Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny, who turns 80 soon. With the appointment of Smerilli, Leo appears to be following the lead…...
Pope issues plea to breakaway traditionalist group to back off bishop consecrations
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (579+ words) “I plead with you and ask you with all my heart: please turn back!” Leo wrote in a letter to the Rev. Davide Pagliarani, the superior of the Society of St. Pius X. Leo issued the last-ditch appeal a day…...