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Pope: Civil harmony allows poor to find welcome, services to reach all

At an audience with Italian Prefects, Pope Leo XIV invites civil servants to uphold the good of the nation, so that all people may benefit from the rule of law and equal access to government services.

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UN: Israel blocked three aid missions as Gaza crisis persists

The United Nations said that its teams attempted to coordinate eight humanitarian missions last week and five were fully facilitated.

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Pope: War is gravest attack possible against life and public health

Pope Leo XIV addresses participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life, and underlines the importance of promoting health in a world consumed by conflict.

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Cardinal Ouellet on lay people in positions of authority in Roman Curia

Cardinal Marc Ouellet, Prefect Emeritus of the Dicastery for Bishops, reflects on the appointment of laypeople to positions of authority in the Roman Curia, asking if it is a concession to be reviewed or an ecclesiological advance.

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Nugget of Wisdom from Fr. Ivan's Homily

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Drawing from the promise that the "pure in heart...shall see God" (Matthew 5:8), it follows that volition and intentionality are the essential metrics of our relationship with God, exercised through...

DC bishop: Catholics should ‘get the facts’ on immigration, Church teachings

Washington, D.C., Auxiliary Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala talks immigration and dialogue with high-ranking Catholics in the Trump administration.

Pope's first parish visit: Ostia must not resign itself to culture of abuse

The Pope travels to the Roman seaside district of Ostia to visit the Parish of St. Mary Queen of Peace and meets with children, young people, and elderly. During Mass, he stresses that the sign of an authentic Christian community is when 'welcome' is more than a word, but “a spirit—opening the door to everyone.”

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Pope Leo XIV, in first Roman parish visit, calls for ‘disarming’ meekness

The pontiff urged “coherence between faith and life” and persistent prayer for peace.

Catholic thinkers, tech experts reflect on promise and perils of AI at New York Encounter

“The pope encouraged us to use AI responsibly, to use it in a way that helps us grow, not to let it work against us, ” said Davide Bolchini, the moderator of an AI panel at the weekend conference.

Pope Leo XIV prays for Madagascar after twin cyclones

In his catechesis before the Angelus, Leo said Jesus fulfills the Law by calling Christians beyond minimal righteousness to great love.