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Jerusalem Church leaders decry ‘expanding wreckage’ of Iran war

Jerusalem Church leaders decry ‘expanding wreckage’ of ...

The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem issued an Easter message c...

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On first Palm Sunday, Pope Leo says Jesus cries out from the cross against war

On first Palm Sunday, Pope Leo says Jesus cries out fro...

At his first Palm Sunday, Pope Leo XIV declared that Jesus, the King of Peace, e...

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Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s first Palm Sunday homily

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s first Palm Sunday homily

The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV's Palm Sunday homily given March ...

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Israeli police prevent Latin patriarch, custos, from entering Church of the Holy Sepulcher on Palm Sunday

Israeli police prevent Latin patriarch, custos, from en...

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, and Father F...

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‘Behold your mother’: Jesus’ love and confidence

‘Behold your mother’: Jesus’ love and confidence

Ahead of Good Friday April 3, this is the third reflection in a series on Jesus’...

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Vatican cancels 2026 World Children’s Day

Vatican cancels 2026 World Children’s Day

Rome event set for Sept. 25–27 is scrapped as the Vatican says children’s pastor...

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Vatican official warns of ‘Christianophobia’ in Muslim world and secular West

Vatican official warns of ‘Christianophobia’ in Muslim ...

A Nigerian archbishop said African missionaries can evangelize a Europe uneasy w...

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This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of April

This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month o...

In a video released on X, the Holy Father posed a question for the faithful: “Ha...

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Pope Leo makes Holy Week appeal to Trump, world leaders to end Iran war

Pope Leo makes Holy Week appeal to Trump, world leaders...

The pope expressed hope that President Donald Trump is seeking a way to decrease...

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Pope Leo XIV says God ‘does not listen’ to prayers of those who wage war

Pope Leo XIV says God ‘does not listen’ to prayers of t...

At Palm Sunday Mass and the Angelus following it, the pope prayed for Middle Eas...

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Pope names Vatican diplomats to key positions in Secretariat of State, papal household

Pope names Vatican diplomats to key positions in Secret...

Archbishop Paolo Rudelli is the new head of the general affairs section of the S...

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Cardinal of Tehran prays in Rome for ‘end to violence’ in Persian Gulf

Cardinal of Tehran prays in Rome for ‘end to violence’ ...

In the Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme in Rome, Cardinal Dominique Mathie...

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Vatican affirms future of Anglican ordinariates: ‘A precious gift and a treasure to be shared’

Vatican affirms future of Anglican ordinariates: ‘A pre...

Bishop Steven Lopes welcomed a Vatican document as a significant encouragement, ...

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Leo XIV: The most difficult circumstances can be transformed by the power of love

Leo XIV: The most difficult circumstances can be transf...

In an audience with the Illinois Municipal League, the pontiff said that Gospel ...

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Hundreds rally with bishops to protest mass detention and deportation in El Paso, inspired by Romero

Hundreds rally with bishops to protest mass detention a...

On March 24, the feast day of St. Óscar Romero, hundreds joined in a march and v...

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Pope assures archbishop of Canterbury of his prayers in message read after her installation

Pope assures archbishop of Canterbury of his prayers in...

The Prince and Princess of Wales were among 2,000 guests gathered at Canterbury ...

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Vatican ‘unequivocally’ condemns slavery, counters ‘partial narrative’ in UN resolution

Vatican ‘unequivocally’ condemns slavery, counters ‘par...

(OSV News) — The Vatican’s top diplomat to the United Nations condemned modern a...

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Marriage or the priesthood? Pope Leo XIV shares advice for discerning one’s vocation

Marriage or the priesthood? Pope Leo XIV shares advice ...

"Life reveals itself as a continual act of trusting in the Lord and abandoning o...

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Looking for a Holy Week read? Updated book explores ‘What Christ Suffered’

Looking for a Holy Week read? Updated book explores ‘Wh...

Dr. Thomas W. McGovern, author of "What Christ Suffered: A Doctor's Journey Thro...

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Pope Leo praises organ donation, warns about commodification of the body

Pope Leo praises organ donation, warns about commodific...

The audience with participants in an event organized by the Italian National Tra...