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Synod releases Final Report of Study Group on women in the Church

The General Secretariat of the Synod publishes the third Final Report of the Study Groups, which is from Study Group No. 5 on 'Women’s participation in the life and leadership of the Church.'

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Benki Piyãko, Brazilian indigenous spiritual leader awarded Niwano Peace Prize

The Niwano Peace Foundation announces its 43rd Niwano Peace Prize is awarded to Mr. Benki Piyãko, an Indigenous spiritual leader of the Ashaninka People in Brazil’s Amazon, internationally recognized for his leadership in defending Indigenous land and culture and for pioneering reforestation and environmental protection over the past fifteen years.

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Ghana Catholic Bishops institute annual Mass towards the beatification of Cardinal Peter Dery

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has issued a pastoral directive to priests to celebrate Holy Mass on every year on the 7 Marchfor the cause of the beatification of the Servant of God, Cardinal Peter Porekuu Dery.

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Pope Leo tackles topic of domestic abuse on International Women’s Day

Responding to a woman writing to the Vatican magazine Piazza San Pietro, Pope Leo decried violence against women and emphasized that educating young people in respect is the key to preventing it.

NBC poll: Pope Leo XIV held in highest esteem among public personalities

A March NBC poll found that American voters hold Pope Leo XIV in highest esteem among other public personalities.

Pope Leo expresses sorrow over death of Maronite priest in Israeli bombing

Father Pierre El Raii, a Maronite parish priest, was a revered leader among Christians in the area.

Pope Leo mourns victims in Middle East, prays for peace

Pope Leo XIV expresses his profound sorrow for the victims of bombings in the Middle East, especially children and Fr. Pierre El-Rahi, a Maronite priest killed in Lebanon.

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Ford CEO gifts Pope Leo XIV custom Chicago-inspired car

The car’s license plates read “DA POPE” and “LEO XIV.”

Archbishop Coakley extends ‘warmest welcome’ to new papal nuncio

The president of the U.S. bishops’ conference also said he offers prayerful support to Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia.

‘House of David,’ ‘The Chosen’ win big at the Movieguide Awards

The Movieguide Awards shines a light on faith-based and family-friendly TV shows and movies.