It was one of the first times Leo has spoken unscripted at length in public, responding to questions posed to him by the children.
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Vatican names panel of independent judges for trial of disgraced ex-Jesuit Marko Rupnik
The Vatican has named the judges that will preside over the trial of disgraced Father Marko Rupnik.
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Pope Leo will celebrate new Mass ‘for care of creation’ added to church missal
Catholic priests will now be able to celebrate Mass “for the care of creation.”
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Catholics say Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ would hurt immigrant families—and the church
Catholics react to President Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill.”
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Latin Mass debate grows after apparent leak of Vatican liturgy report
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni declined to explicitly confirm the authenticity of the documents but hesaid they “presumably” were part of one of the documents forming the basis of Francis’ decision to restrict the Latin Mass.
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With Pope Leo’s support, Vatican to publish document on synod’s final phase
On Monday, the Synod of Bishops will publish the final synodal document on how local churches can implement the Synod’s proposals, with Pope Leo’s encouragement.
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Pope Leo made 8 new U.S. archbishops. Here’s what they think about peace and unity.
Pope Leo XIV urged new archbishops to help him foster unity in a church rich in diversity. Eight of those new archbishops are from the United States, and they spoke to Catholic News Service about how they can help promote fraternity in today’s polarized world.
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Pope Leo XIV calls new archbishops to model ‘unity in diversity’ for a divided world
“The whole church needs fraternity, which must be present in all of our relationships, whether between lay people and priests, priests and bishops, bishops and the pope,” he said during his homily at Mass on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul June 29.
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How do you make a saint? The first U.S. canonization center will teach you.
The six-day certification course aims to teach ‘how to honor deserving candidates and expedite their path to sainthood in the Vatican,’ according to the center’s website.
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Pope Leo XIV affirms priestly celibacy and demands ‘firm’ action on sex abuse in speech to bishops
History’s first American pope reaffirmed Wednesday that the primary role of bishops is to forge unity in his diocese among clergy and to be close to his flock in word and deed.