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New Briefs: February 22, 2026
Pope Leo XIV Explains Why Catholics Fast During Lent VATICAN CITY (OSV News) – Pope Leo XIV is calling Catholics to rediscover the power of fasting this Lent, saying the […]
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Pope Leo Visits Vatican Grotto to Mark World Day of the Sick
(OSV News) – Pope Leo XIV prayed with the sick at the Lourdes grotto in the Vatican Gardens on Wednesday, February 11, asking Our Lady of Lourdes to accompany all […]
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A Call to Reflect the Spirit of the Good Samaritan
The following is the message of the Holy Father Leo XIV for the 34th World Day of the Sick, on the theme “The compassion of the Samaritan: loving by bearing […]
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Pope: Let Humans, Not AI, Lead Communication Efforts
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Humanity must not allow technology, especially AI, to obscure, exploit, or suppress human voices, needs, knowledge, talents, creativity, and critical thinking abilities, Pope Leo XIV wrote […]
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Pope Leo Concludes Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
ROME (CNS) – All Christians are called to invite everyone to trust in Christ, who enlightens and consoles, Pope Leo XIV said as he closed the Week of Prayer for […]
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News Briefs: January 25, 2026
Pope Leo Warns Against Chasing Approval VATICAN CITY (OSV News) – Pope Leo XIV warned against the modern obsession with approval, public consensus, and visibility during his January 18 Angelus […]
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News Briefs: January 18, 2026
Minnesota Archbishop Calls for Prayers after Woman Shot Dead by ICE Officer MINNEAPOLIS (OSV News) – Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis called for prayers after a […]
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Pope Delivers Strong Defense of the Unborn
ROME (OSV News) – Pope Leo XIV strongly defended the family, marriage, and unborn life during his first-ever New Year’s address to the diplomatic corps on Friday, Januar 9, telling […]
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Pope Calls Catholics to Rediscover Vatican II Teachings
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The teachings of the Second Vatican Council are still “the guiding star” the Catholic Church is meant to follow, Pope Leo XIV said on Wednesday, January […]
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Pope Continues Synodal Path with College of Cardinals
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Leo XIV and members of his College of Cardinals have begun what is a kind of synodal journey together to grow in communion and discern […]
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New Briefs: January 11, 2026
Vatican Sees Record Crowds During Jubilee year VATICAN CITY (CNS) – An estimated 33 million visitors and pilgrims came to the Vatican to celebrate the Jubilee Year of Hope, officials […]
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Pope Leo: New Year Marks Time to Usher in Era of Peace, Friendship
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The world is not saved by threatening violence or by judging, oppressing or getting rid of others, Pope Leo XIV said during Mass in St. Peter’s […]