Following Pope Francis’ call to care for creation, a Catholic scientist on Long Island highlights environmental dangers of microplastics.
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Following a Franciscan Example, Advocates Work to Reinvigorate NY Oysters
In response to “Laudato Sí,” Kevin Horbatiuk, a lawyer, finds time to paddle his kayak through the riverine environs of Manhattan Island, volunteering with two oyster restoration groups.
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.
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.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for ‘United Church’ In a Wounded World During Inauguration Mass
Launching his papacy with a call for reconciliation and communion, Pope Leo XIV formally began his ministry as the successor of St. Peter by calling for “a united Church, a sign of unity and communion, which becomes a leaven for a reconciled world.”
From Chicago to the Vatican: The Journey of the First American Pope
Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, is a native of Chicago who spent the first third of his life in the United States before his ministry took him to Peru and, more recently, to Rome. There, he served as the prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, advising Pope Francis on episcopal appointments around the globe.
In 7 Days, Pope Leo XIV Has Made a Mark: Here’s How Popes’ First Weeks Shaped Their Pontificate
As the Catholic Church welcomed its 267th pope, Leo XIV – elected May 8 – attention quickly turned to the first moments of his pontificate. The first weeks of a papacy often give a hint as to how the entire pontificate will look.
‘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.
Cloistered Nuns Reflect on Meeting With Pope Francis
Sisters from the Servants of the Lord and the Virgin Matará, a cloistered religious community, reflect on their big day nearly a decade ago, when they met Pope Francis at JFK International Airport during his 2015 visit to New York.