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Leo XIV authorizes beatification of 80 civil war martyrs ahead of his trip to Spain
In addition, the pope will declare four other religious from various countries as venerable. […]
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French youth hikes up mountain with heavy cross on back, installs atop peak
In a feat of perseverance and strength, Maël Le Lagadec completed the arduous 14 hour climb to replace the cross that had been knocked down. […]
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Pope encourages young man fearful of the future: ‘The love of Jesus will always accompany you’
Replying to a letter from a young man about to start college, Pope Leo offers him reassurance, encouragement, and fatherly advice about life and his future hopes and dreams. […]
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Pope Leo expresses ‘deep concern’ for future of Lebanon, calls for strengthening unity
The pope met with the chief bishop of the Armenian Apostolic Church of Cilicia headquartered in Lebanon, emphasizing his concern for that country and the role of ecumenism for Christian unity. […]
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Leo XIV greets young people who fled war-torn Gaza and will continue their studies in Rome
Through a special program sponsored by the Diocese of Rome, Sapienza University and the Sant’Egidio Community, 72 young people from Gaza will be able to continue studies cut short by the war. […]
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Pope Leo XIV rejects use of death penalty in fight against organized crime, drug trafficking
The pope addressed parliamentarians and representatives from across Europe, Central Asia and North America participating in a conference on illicit drugs hosted by the Italian Parliament. […]
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Thousands of pilgrims gather at Fátima to commemorate the apparitions of Our Lady
In his homily, the patriarch of Lisbon, Portugal, said the devotion must transform lives. […]
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Mental health crisis in Europe: Church calls for strengthening families and spiritual support
A new study emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive vision of mental health care that treats the whole person and includes spiritual support as well as medical and clinical. […]
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Ahead of vote in France, bishop calls for prayer and fasting to defeat euthanasia bill
The bishop of Bayonne, Lescar, and Oloron, Marc Aillet, appealed to the faithful to pray and fast on May 13 for the defeat of the bill, which would legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide. […]
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Pope Leo XIV urges Christians, Muslims to turn indifference into solidarity
The pontiff warned that constant exposure to images of suffering can “dull our hearts rather than stir them.” […]