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.
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Pope Leo offers advice to seminarians around the world: Don’t be afraid of your feelings and reject hypocrisy
“Keeping our gaze on Jesus, we must learn to give a name and voice even to sadness, fear, anguish, indignation, bringing everything into relationship with God,” Pope Leo said.
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Archbishop Gomez: Why we need a new conversation on immigration
“This is not policy, it is punishment, and it can only result in cruel and arbitrary outcomes.”
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San Diego clergy visit federal immigration court to bear witness during crackdown on migrants
About a dozen religious leaders from the San Diego area, including Bishop Michael Pham, visited federal immigration court on Friday “to provide some sense of presence.”
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A month after Pope Leo’s election, most U.S. Catholics give him positive reviews
”Catholics across the ideological spectrum have expressed hope that Leo will be able to heal some of the divisions that emerged during the pontificate of his predecessor, Pope Francis.”