Pope Leo XIV approved expanded benefits for Vatican employees with children, formalizing the five-day paternity leave granted by Pope Francis in January and raising the age of children covered by the Vatican’s family allowance.
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New Migration Provisions in the Landmark ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
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How a Pizza for the Pope Became a Viral Moment for the Church
A viral pizza delivery to Pope Leo XIV by a young Catholic content creator highlights the power of faith, humor, and digital media to bring new attention to the Church.
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Peace and nuclear disarmament begin in the heart, said the head of the nation’s Catholic bishops.
Special Coverage: Remembering Pope Francis, the ‘People’s Pope’
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