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Vatican calls for ethical framework on use of animal organs in humans
The Pontifical Academy for Life said the growing field of xenotransplantation requires international standards and ethical oversight. […]
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Pope Leo XIV explains why the priesthood is reserved to men
The pope also invited Catholics to pray for priestly vocations. […]
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Cardinal Simoni, imprisoned for years in communist Albania, prays before St. Francis’ bones
Cardinal Ernest Simoni, 97, was able to pray before the remains of St. Francis, celebrate Mass at the Protomonastery of St. Clare, and pray before her tomb. He was imprisoned in communist Albania. […]
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Exorcists urge pope to appoint trained practitioners in every diocese
An exorcist group said growing occult practices and spiritual harm highlight the need for trained priests and better formation. […]
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Pope Leo XIV warns children should not look to chatbots for friendship
The pope cautioned that AI risks dulling young people’s intelligence, relationships, and creativity. […]
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Pope condemns aerial bombardment
Pope Leo XIV warned that modern technology is being “put at the service of war.” […]
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King Felipe VI of Spain installed as protocanon of the Basilica of St. Mary Major
“Protocanon” is an honorary title reserved exclusively for the Spanish head of state, recognizing the monarch as a collaborator of the pope. […]
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Vatican secretary of state urges end to Iran war, warns of escalation
Cardinal Pietro Parolin said he would tell Trump and Israel to “stop as soon as possible.” […]
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Collection for the Holy Land: Christians need concrete hope, not just consoling words
Now more than ever, the Christian minority in the Holy Land needs the support it receives through the annual Good Friday collection as ongoing violence in the Middle East has curtailed pilgrimages. […]
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Pope Leo XIV laments ‘growing deterioration’ of the Amazon’s natural environment
In a video message addressed to the sixth assembly of the Ecclesial Conference of the Amazon, Pope Leo XIV highlighted environmental deterioration, synodality, inculturation, and evangelization. […]