The Vatican’s decision does not “diminish the enduring spiritual value” of his witness, said a leading advocate for the cause.
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Pope Leo named one of Time magazine’s ‘100 Most Influential People of 2026’
Each list member was feted on Time’s website with a short reflection from a prominent figure, with filmmaker Martin Scorsese saying in his commentary on Pope Leo that he was “struck by his bravery and his common touch.”
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Gallup: Young men are an ‘emerging exception’ among ‘low ebb’ of religiosity in US
An increasing number of the nation’s young men say religion is “very important” in their lives, marking a return to levels seen 25 years ago, and edging them ahead of young women on the issue.
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After Trump’s Leo rant, JD Vance says Vatican should ‘stick to matters of morality’
Speaking to Fox News April 13, Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic, addressed Trump’s social media post, saying, “We can respect the pope, we certainly have a good relationship with the Vatican, but we’re also going to disagree on substantive questions from time to time.”
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Dioceses, parishes take up Pope Leo’s call to pray for peace, plan vigils for April 11
Parishes and dioceses throughout the nation are taking up Pope Leo XIV’s call to pray for peace, holding April 11 vigils coinciding with the pope’s own at St. Peter’s Basilica.
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Artemis astronaut: Moon mission inspires wonder, prayer and unity
Asked by CBS News’ Mark Strassmann if he had an Easter message, Victor Glover — a Christian who has spoken publicly about his faith, citing Psalm 30 during his previous mission to the International Space Station — reflected on “the beauty of creation.”
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Cesar Chavez allegations lead to canceled Masses, reassessment of social justice legacy
Catholic dioceses and organizations are canceling events and rethinking initiatives honoring the late civil rights icon César Chávez, following newly reported allegations the activist sexually abused several women and girls.
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Top Vatican diplomat tells UN that justice for women and girls demands ‘holistic’ approach
“Ensuring access to justice for women and girls requires more than just formal legal protections. It also involves addressing the root causes that put them at risk, prevent them from seeking justice and ultimately undermine their God-given human dignity,” said Archbishop Gabriele G. Caccia, the Holy See’s permanent observer to the U.N.
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‘It’s a business’: San Antonio archbishop on the profit-driven, inhumane migrant crackdown
“The government needs to use what they have in the budget for this crackdown on immigration,” Archbishop García-Siller said. “That is a huge amount of money.”
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Rhode Island AG releases report on clerical sex abuse in Diocese of Providence
Released March 4, the report identified 75 credibly accused clergy—61 diocesan priests and deacons, 13 religious order members and one extern priest—who allegedly abused more than 300 victims between 1950 and 2011.