While affluent nations step back from humanitarian relief and economic development assistance, the world is on the verge of reversing progress against global poverty.
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Synod study groups on ‘controversial’ issues release interim reports
The study groups Pope Francis had established to provide an in-depth reflection on controversial, complex or “emerging” questions raised during the Synod on Synodality have published interim reports.
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Analysis: The U.S. bishops showed their unity on behalf of immigrants—and may have repaired their relationship to Rome
In a moment that called for solidarity, prophetic witness and, yes, unity on behalf of the vulnerable, the bishops came through.
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Former House speaker Nancy Pelosi announces she will not seek reelection
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Catholic and the first woman elected to that role, announced Nov. 6 she will not seek re-election to Congress in 2026.
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Pope Leo in Turkey and Lebanon: What to expect from his first international trip
Commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and its Creed, as well as reaffirming hopes for peace in the Middle East, Pope Leo XIV will travel to Turkey and Lebanon Nov. 27-Dec. 2.
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Roundtable: Pope Francis began ‘Dilexi Te.’ Pope Leo completed it.
A roundtable discussion on Pope Leo’s first major teaching document, “Dilexi Te,” its continuity with Pope Francis and the challenges and encouragement that it offers Christians.
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Pope Leo XIV is starting to correct some of Francis’ more problematic financial decisions
Pope Leo XIV has begun correcting some of Pope Francis’ more questionable financial reforms and decisions, canceling a law Monday that had concentrated financial power in the Vatican bank.
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Pope Leo’s first interview reveals a careful canon lawyer
Pope Leo XIV is not going to reject the reforms of Pope Francis, but neither is he going to quickly move beyond them.
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King Charles III to make delayed state visit to Vatican 6 months after death of Pope Francis
The visit to the Vatican is symbolic of the effort to build closer ties between the Catholic Church and the Church of England, which split from Rome in the 16th century during the reign of King Henry VIII.
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In new biography, Pope Leo weighs in on Trump, LGBTQ Catholics and the Latin Mass
In a new interview Pope Leo spoke about a range of issues, including the abuse crisis, Donald Trump, LGBTQ Catholics, the role of women in the church, and Latin Mass.