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Pope prays for conversion of those resisting climate action at new Mass
Pope Leo XIV celebrated a new formulary of the Mass “for the care of creation.”
After 12 years, locals welcome pope back to his summer home
After more than a decade without its most famous vacationer, the quiet town of Castel Gandolfo once again counts the pope among its summer residents.
Synod office provides guidelines to help local churches, bishops implement synodality
Local churches and bishops worldwide will be instrumental in helping implement the proposals and foster the spirit of the 2024 final document of the Synod of Bishops on synodality, the Vatican synod office said.
Pope’s prayer intention for July: That the faithful might again learn how to discern
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for July is for expanded formation in discernment.
Augustinian prior opens up about papal vacation, first encyclical, appointments and tennis
Pope Leo XIV began his summer break July 6 at Castel Gandolfo, where he’ll stay through July 20. But don’t expect the Holy Father to simply relax.
3 North Americans named to Vatican dicasteries for ecumenism, interreligious dialogue
Three North Americans are among recent appointees to Vatican dicasteries that address issues of ecumenism and interreligious dialogue.
Safeguarding remains a top priority with new appointment, US cardinal says
Pope Leo XIV’s appointment of the new president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors shows that safeguarding remains a top priority, its former president said.
Pope at Angelus: Be a laborer in the field of mission
Addressing the faithful gathered for his Sunday Angelus on July 6, Pope Leo offered a reflection on the missionary nature of the church, grounded in the Gospel of Luke.
Pope names French Archbishop Verny as new president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, replacing retired Cardinal
Archbishop Thibault Verny is the new president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. He will put his French experience at the service of the universal church, while retaining his diocesan responsibilities.
Archbishop Lori and Supreme Knight Kelly meet with Pope Leo
Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori and Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly met July 4 in a private audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss the work of the order around the world.