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Large family with 13-year-old in seminary and a baby named Leo touches pope’s heart

When their 13-year-old son entered the minor seminary, his parents had no idea that one day the whole family would meet Pope Leo XIV, an encounter that was a special blessing for them all.

Pope Leo underscores the need for solidarity on International Women’s Day

During the Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo calls for a renewed commitment to recognizing the equal dignity of men and women.

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Pope at Angelus: ‘Jesus quenches our spiritual thirst’

Pope Leo XIV calls for attentive service, authentic discipleship, and spiritual renewal as the Lenten journey continues with his reflections on the Gospel passages on this Third Sunday of Lent.

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International student to enter Catholic Church this Easter thanks to Facebook Marketplace

In need of friends, Tzu Ping Liu took to Facebook Marketplace and found not just a great friend but Jesus Christ as well.

Cardinal Cupich issues “A Call to Conscience” on portrayal of war

The Archbishop of Chicago issues a "Call to Conscience" as the tragedy of war is being treated and portrayed as a video game. He warns that the longer we remain blind to the terrible consequences of war, "the more we risk losing the most precious gift God gave us: our humanity."

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Pope: Never underestimate violence against women, report it without fear

Pope Leo XIV responds to a reader of the monthly magazine Piazza San Pietro who denounces femicides and calls for an alliance between schools and Church to promote “a culture of respect” among young people.

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God's Thirst for Us - Sunday, March 8th

Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Third Sunday of Lent |  John 4:5-42 (or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42) Friends, today we read the magnificent story from John’s Gospel about the woman at the well. The image of thirst is used throughout...

El Paso Diocese declares bankruptcy amid abuse filings, 'very limited' financial resources

Bishop Mark Seitz said nearly 20 lawsuits against the diocese led him to file for Chapter 11 reorganization.

Maryland high school seniors arrive home safely after being stuck in Middle East during hostilities

A group of high school seniors and their teacher chaperones spoke with EWTN News about being stuck in the Middle East during the beginning of hostilities there last week.

Pope receives Lithuanian Prime Minister at the Vatican

Pope Leo meets with the Prime Minister of Lithuania Inga Ruginienė in the Apostolic Palace. She then meets with the Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations to discuss international issues, including the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.

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