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Why does the Vatican recognize Orthodox marriages but not those of the SSPX?
The answer has to do with profoundly different juridical and ecclesial realities. […]
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Fiat donates 30 electric vehicles to Vatican in sustainability push
The vehicles will support the daily work of governorate employees as Vatican City State moves toward its 2030 goal of a zero-emissions fleet. […]
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Pope Leo XIV to Iraqi Christians: Be Christ’s light in challenging times
The Vatican published a video message from the pontiff on July 8 for the Ankawa Youth Meeting. […]
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Pope Leo XIV continues reform of Diocese of Rome with addition of leadership position
The appointment continues Leo’s reform of the Diocese of Rome, of which he is bishop, rolling back changes made by Pope Francis in 2023. […]
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Pope Leo XIV to share lunch with 200 people in need at Castel Gandolfo
The gathering will take place during the pope’s July stay at the papal villa and will include prayer, a guided visit to Borgo Laudato Si’, and a meal with people served by Catholic charities in Rome. […]
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Pope Leo XIV tells UN: Confront AI misuse to promote human dignity
The pontiff sent a letter on July 8 to be read at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland. […]
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Training journalists to be peacemakers: EWTN Summer Academy concludes in Rome
EWTN hosted 43 young media professionals from around the world for an intensive journalistic training program June 22 to July 1. […]
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U.S. ambassador describes July 4 dinner with Pope Leo XIV
Speaking with Italian media, Brian Burch said the informal evening showed a pontiff who is both personally at ease with his American roots and conscious of his universal mission. […]
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This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of July
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of July is for respect for human life “in all circumstances.” […]
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Vatican October meeting to focus on divorce, other family issues
Pope Leo XIV has called the presidents of bishops’ conferences to Rome Oct. 7–14 for a weeklong gathering on Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation “Amoris Laetitia.” […]