Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming four-nation trip to Africa is stirring hope for a religious sister in the Diocese of Brooklyn who monitors ongoing political and social strife in her native country, Cameroon.
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‘Lay Down Your Weapons,’ Pope Leo XIV Says in Call for Peace on First Palm Sunday as Pontiff
Marking the start of Holy Week, Pope Leo XIV used his first Palm Sunday Mass to issue a forceful plea for peace, urging an end to war as he reflected on Christ’s Passion.
In Jubilee Surge, Visitor Office Connects Americans to the Pope
Last year, the Bishops’ Office for U.S. Visitors to the Vatican saw a spike in requests for tickets to Vatican events.
In a Return to Tradition, Pope Leo XIV Moves Into New Home in the Apostolic Palace
Pope Leo XIV moved into his new apartments at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace March 14, the Holy See Press Office announced that afternoon in Rome.
How Latin Became the Language of The Church – and Why It’s Changing
To understand why Latin, an ancient language, has dominated Roman Catholic communications for more than 2,000 years, it helps to comprehend that the Church is also ancient.
Pope Leo XIV Names Archbishop Gabriele Caccia New Papal Ambassador to United States
Pope Leo XIV has named Archbishop Gabriele Caccia as the Vatican’s ambassador to the United States, selecting a seasoned diplomat to serve as a crucial liaison between Rome and the pope’s home country.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for End to War in Iran, Urges Peace, Warns About Wider Middle East Conflict
Pope Leo XIV called for an end to the war in Iran and warned that the conflict could drag more countries in the Middle East into instability.
Is There a Doctor in the House? House of God, That Is
There are 38 saints who have the distinction of being doctors of the Church — a title bestowed by popes over the centuries to individuals whose writings and teachings have made profound contributions to Church doctrine.
USCCB President: Prayer, Diplomacy Needed In Middle East To Avert ‘Tragedy Of Immense Proportions’
The leader of the U.S. Catholic bishops has echoed Pope Leo XIV’s call for deescalation and dialogue in the Middle East, following the joint attacks on Iran launched Feb. 28 by the U.S. and Israel, which killed Iran’s longtime supreme leader, 86-year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Pope Leo Warns Of ‘Irreparable Abyss,’ If Diplomacy Doesn’t Take Over Violence In Iran, Middle East
Pope Leo XIV issued a fervent appeal for return of diplomacy in “these dramatic hours” in the Middle East and Iran, condemning use of weapons that cause “destruction, pain, and death.”