From the tournament’s origins to the faith openly lived by players and coaches on both sides, this final carries a distinctly Catholic dimension.
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When the American pope comes for July 4 dinner, here’s what happens
Calling Pope Leo “very American” the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See said the pope’s roots are visible “in his character, in his history, in his memories, in his family.”
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Vatican unveils agenda for global family summit marking ‘Amoris Laetitia’ anniversary
The Vatican has released the framework for a fall meeting marking the 10th anniversary of “Amoris Laetitia” and focusing on the Church‘s pastoral approach to families.
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Pope Leo to wash the feet of 12 priests on Holy Thursday, highlighting support for clergy
Rome-based Dominican Father Patrick Briscoe cautioned against viewing Pope Leo’s decision as a critique of Pope Francis, who often washed the feet of inmates and the underprivileged on Holy Thursday.
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Report refutes abuse cover-up claims against Pope John Paul II as leader of Krákow archdiocese
“Our research shows that Cardinal Karol Wojtyla did not transfer priests from parish to parish when he learned of their criminal activities, but he took quick action, and some of his decisions were above-standard for the time,” the March 13 report’s lead said.
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Pope Leo gives stark warning on AI: We must ‘safeguard ourselves.’
The challenge from A.I., the pope said, “is not technological, but anthropological. Safeguarding faces and voices ultimately means safeguarding ourselves.”
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Hong Kong’s Catholic democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai convicted in ‘farce’ national security trial
Hong Kong’s prominent Catholic, media tycoon and pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai has been convicted of national security offenses under the city’s controversial national security law.
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Pope Leo ‘very happy’ to be gifted a horse from prestigious Polish stable
At his Wednesday morning general audience, Pope Leo’s face lit up with an unusually bright smile receiving a unique donation: Proton, a purebred Arabian horse from a prestigious Polish stable.
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Amid historic deal, Gaza pastor says little is left after ‘tsunami’ of destruction
Palestinians have returned to see only mostly rubble in Gaza City as hundreds of aid trucks slowly made their way out of a gigantic Rafah crossing queue on Oct. 12.
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Pope Leo named one of top 100 A.I. influencers by Time magazine
If Leo XIV continues to marshal the world’s Catholics against AI’s alienating potential, Time said, “Silicon Valley faces a formidable—and unexpected—spiritual counterweight.”