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Peruvian-Americans in Diocese of Brooklyn ‘Elated’ With Election of New Pope

For Peruvian-Americans in the Diocese of Brooklyn, the selection of Cardinal Robert Prevost as pope on May 9 was a double delight, given that the new pontiff is an American who served for more than 20 years in Peru. Read More

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‘Inspired’ By Pope Francis, Catholics Vow To Continue Environmental Ministry

Catholics in the Diocese of Brooklyn vow to continue the legacy the late Pope Francis presented in his famous Laudato si encyclical in which he called on the faithful to respect the earth and care for the underprivileged. Read More

International News

Pope Leo XIV Delivers First Angelus Blessing in St. Peter’s Square

With a huge and festive crowd gathered in St. Peter's Square, Pope Leo XIV led his first Sunday recitation of the "Regina Coeli" prayer and urged all Catholics to pray for vocations, especially to the priesthood and religious life. Read More

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Pope Leo’s Motto, Coat of Arms Pay Homage to St. Augustine

Pope Leo XIV’s episcopal motto and coat of arms reflect his Augustinian roots, devotion to St. Augustine, and commitment to unity, peace, and Gospel-centered mission in the Church. Read More

Diocesan News

Bishop Brennan Echoes Pope Leo XIV’s First Words To Catholic School Grads: ‘We Are All in the Hands of God’

Bishop Robert Brennan reminded eighth grade graduates at two Masses May 2 and 9 that they remind him of Jesus feeding the multitude with the loaves and fishes of one boy who, like them, stepped up to make a difference. Read More

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‘He’s Always Been a Brother to Us’: Villanova Augustinian Prior Reflects on Future Pope Leo XIV

Augustinian Father Robert Hagan said that fellow order member Pope Leo XIV has "always been a brother to us" — one who encouraged him from his early days to his own leadership role in the order. Read More

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‘You Have Called Me to Carry That Cross’: Pope Leo XIV Delivers First Homily as Bishop of Rome

Pope Leo XIV delivered his first public homily as pope during a Mass with the College of Cardinals in the Sistine Chapel on May 9. Read More

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Besides Leo XIII, 12 Other Popes Have Shared That Name With New Pontiff; 5 Are Saints

When Catholics heard on May 8 the new pope had chosen the name Leo XIV, the thoughts of many turned immediately to Leo XIII, the last pope to bear the name. Read More