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News Briefs: May 18, 2025
Pope Leo to Inaugurate His Papacy on May 18 VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Leo XIV will officially inaugurate his papacy with Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, May […]
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From Chicago to St. Peter’s: Get to Know Pope Leo XIV
(OSV News) – Standing on the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, newly elected Pope Leo XIV smiled, waved, and appeared to hold back emotion on Thursday, May 8, as he introduced […]
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Local Catholics React to First American Pope
The election of Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, May 8, left Catholics around the world with mouths agape in shock at the news that an American, hailing from Chicago, was […]
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Pope Leo XIV’s First Homily: ‘This Is the World that Has Been Entrusted to Us’
The following homily was given by Pope Leo XIV during a Mass for the College of Cardinals in the Sistine Chapel on Friday, May 9. I begin with a word […]
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Bishop Rhoades: ‘A Joyful Day for the Church to Have a New Shepherd’
After white smoke poured out from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the conclave had ended and that the cardinal-electors, guided by the Holy Spirit, had finished their […]
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Chicago Native Cardinal Prevost Elected, Takes Name of Leo XIV
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, the Chicago-born prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops under Pope Francis, was elected the 267th pope on Thursday, May 8, and took […]
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Challenges for a New Pope – and the Qualities He’ll Need
ROME (OSV News) – In the days since the death of Pope Francis, leading up to the conclave, which began on Wednesday, May 7, cardinals have been meeting each morning […]
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News Briefs: May 11, 2025
Trump Posts AI Image of Himself as Pope WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) – President Donald Trump on Monday, May 5, dismissed criticism from some U.S. bishops after an image that […]
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‘This Is a Moment of Hope’: Cardinals Urge Unity, Patience Ahead of Conclave
ROME (OSV News) – As cardinals from around the world gathered the morning of Monday, May 5, for another day of general congregations ahead of the conclave that was scheduled to […]
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People with Disabilities, Caregivers Honored Amid Jubilee Year
By Paulina Guzik ROME (OSV News) – In a mix of joy, excitement, and sadness, families, associations, and individuals from around the world celebrated the Jubilee of People with Disabilities […]
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Build Communion with Diversity, Abbot Tells Cardinals before Conclave
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The cardinals preparing to elect a new pope must strengthen communion in the Catholic Church, promoting a form of unity that has nothing to do with […]
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With the Conclave Set, Here Are Possible Contenders to Succeed Pope Francis
(OSV News) – At the conclusion of the official days of mourning following the death of Pope Francis, 135 cardinal electors are eligible to enter pre-conclave gatherings. The old saying goes […]