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  • [ May 24, 2026 ] Leo XIV at Pentecost: The Spirit overcomes war with the omnipotence of love News Briefs
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From seminarian in Nicaragua to priest in Miami: ‘I carry my people and my homeland in my heart’

May 13, 2026 Walter Sánchez Silva 0

The Ortega regime’s repression of the Catholic Church could not silence God’s call to Cristhian Mendieta. Having fled Nicaragua as a seminarian, the young man was ordained to the priesthood in Miami. […]

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Pope Leo meets with Haiti’s prime minister

May 9, 2026 Walter Sánchez Silva 0

Haiti continues to experience a complex situation of violence and insecurity, particularly in the country’s capital of Port-au-Prince. […]

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‘A breath of hope’: Pope Leo XIV encourages Lebanese priests through video call

May 7, 2026 Walter Sánchez Silva 1

The pope expressed his encouragement to the priests who are working in war- torn southern Lebanon. The Holy Father said he prays for them, supports them, and gave them his blessing. […]

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On his 56th birthday, new bishop in Philippines appointed by Pope Leo XIV

May 5, 2026 Walter Sánchez Silva 1

A priest for 29 years, Bishop-designate Nick Argel Vaquilar holds a licentiate in theology and a doctorate in biblical theology. He has served as a parish priest, formator, professor, and rector. […]

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‘Prison or exile’: Priest in Nicaragua reveals how the dictatorship persecutes the Church

May 5, 2026 Walter Sánchez Silva 1

A priest in Nicaragua details conditions in the country as the Catholic Church continues to operate under intense persecution, including surveillance of clergy and restrictions on activities. […]

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Former political prisoner shares what life is like in Iran

May 5, 2026 Walter Sánchez Silva 3

The expert estimates that a majority of the country’s population opposes the current regime. He says 10-15% support the government, while another 30% are “politically neutral.” […]

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What is ‘ecclesiastical communion,’ which Pope Leo XIV granted to the new Chaldean patriarch?

April 29, 2026 Walter Sánchez Silva 0

Following the procedures for autonomous Eastern Catholic Churches, Pope Leo XIV granted the newly elected patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, Mar Paul III Nona, ecclesiastical communion. […]

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Written protocols are not enough, says archbishop at first Caribbean abuse prevention meeting

April 24, 2026 Walter Sánchez Silva 0

The meeting, held in Santo Domingo April 19–22, was aimed at strengthening the Church’s prevention of abuse and care for victims in the Caribbean region. […]

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Kicked out of Mass as a mischievous child, Pope Leo will ordain him Sunday

April 24, 2026 Walter Sánchez Silva 1

Seminarians shared their personal stories of hearing and responding to God’s call to the priesthood. […]

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Pope Leo XIV appoints new bishop of London, Ontario

April 22, 2026 Walter Sánchez Silva 1

With the retirement of Bishop Peter Fabbro, Bishop Daniel J. Miehm of the Diocese of Peterborough has been appointed the new bishop of London, Ontario, Canada. He will be installed on June 29. […]

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