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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV will spend two weeks of July at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, bringing back a centuries-old tradition that had been suspended by Pope Francis. Pope Leo also will celebrate the feast of the Assumption of Mary for the whole town and visitors Aug. 15 as per…
WASHINGTON – “We urge the United States and the broader international community to exert every effort to renew a multilateral diplomatic engagement for the attainment of a durable peace between Israel and Iran,” said Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace. As tension…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Scientific discovery and knowledge are meant to benefit all of humanity, Pope Leo XIV told young astronomers. “Be generous in sharing what you learn and what you experience, as best you can and however you can,” he told them during an audience at the Vatican June 16. The pope spoke to…
WASHINGTON- “I urge all Catholics to engage their elected officials on all issues that threaten the gift of human life, in particular the threat of abortion,” said Bishop Daniel Thomas of Toledo, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities. On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States issued…
WASHINGTON – “As your shepherds, your fear echoes in our hearts and we make your pain our own. Count on the commitment of all of us to stand with you in this challenging hour,” said Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), addressing the surge in immigration enforcement actions.…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Sport, with its demands for self-giving, collaboration and perseverance, reflects the beauty and dynamic love of God, Pope Leo XIV said. Celebrating Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica June 15 to conclude the Jubilee of Sport, the pope told athletes and sports professionals that “every good and worthwhile human activity is in…