Following Pope Francis’ call to care for creation, a Catholic scientist on Long Island highlights environmental dangers of microplastics.
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Boston Bishop Holds Unique, Ancient Connection With the New Holy Father
Soon after the 266th successor of St. Peter was announced, Auxiliary Bishop Robert Reed of Boston was reminded by a local priest of a unique connection he shares with the new Holy Father. He is the titular bishop of the Titular Diocese of Sufar, a role previously held by one Bishop Robert Francis Prevost, who the world now knows as Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly
Families are the cradle of the future of humanity, Pope Leo XIV said during a Mass concluding the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly.
NJ Catholic Educator Recalls ‘Special Moment’ With Pope at Youth Retreat
When Brendan Towell approached the prior general of the Augustinian order at a youth event in 2010, he had no idea the man he was speaking with would one day become the leader of the Catholic Church.
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass at the Basilica of St. John Lateran
Celebrating his first Mass in Rome’s diocesan cathedral, Pope Leo XIV said communion is built primarily “on our knees,” through prayer and a constant commitment to conversion.
Pope Leo XIV Prays for China, Marks Laudato Si’ Anniversary, and Appoints New Vatican Positions
Pope Leo XIV called attention to two important events that fell on May 24: the day of prayer for Catholics in China and the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment.
High Court’s Decision to Allow 350,000 Venezuelans to Lose TPS Disturbs Catholic Advocates
Catholic advocates decry the Supreme Court’s decision to let the Trump administration revoke TPS for 350,000 Venezuelans, calling it cruel and unjust amid worsening conditions in Venezuela.
God’s Love Is Generous, Not Calculating, Pope Says at First Audience
The Gospel parable of the “wasteful sower” who casts seeds on fertile soil as well as on a rocky path “is an image of the way God loves us,” Pope Leo XIV told visitors and pilgrims at his first weekly general audience.
Diocese of Brooklyn Gathers To Celebrate Start of ‘New Era’ Under Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate has just barely begun, but he has already had an impact on Melanie Robinson’s life.
Chicago Archdiocese, White Sox Team up To Celebrate Pope Leo and His ‘Message of Peace’
The Archdiocese of Chicago has teamed up with the Chicago White Sox baseball team, scheduling a Mass and a special program June 14 to celebrate the election and inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, a native son of the Windy City.