In a moment that called for solidarity, prophetic witness and, yes, unity on behalf of the vulnerable, the bishops came through.
Pope Francis
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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.
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How do popes celebrate their birthdays? Pizza, parties and puppies
Pope Leo turns 70 on Sunday. How will he celebrate his big day? And how has the church celebrated past popes on their natal feasts?
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I attended Pope Leo’s Mass for the Care of Creation. Here’s what it taught me about love of neighbor.
Despite the formalities that accompanied Pope Leo’s presence, the experience was strikingly familial. I was moved by the perceptible sense of interconnectedness that enveloped the space. Surrounded by the warmth of the sun, a cool breeze and the soft chirping of birds, I found myself completely calm and fully present.