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Pope Leo XIV will meet with victims of clergy abuse during his November trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru. The meetings reflect the Vatican's ongoing commitment to healing and making the Church safer for everyone.
Just days after surgeons removed a cancerous tumor from his lung, Pope Leo XIV stood before hospital staff to celebrate mass and thank caregivers. His recovery is inspiring hope across the Catholic community and beyond.
Pope Leo XIV is up and walking just one day after doctors successfully removed a cancerous tumor from his lung. The 71-year-old leader of 1.4 billion Catholics even celebrated mass from his hospital room while recovering.
Pope Leo XIV asked Korean priests and religious leaders to bring hope to millions of young visitors at the 2027 Seoul World Youth Day. His message focused on reconciliation in a peninsula still divided by conflict.
Pets from dogs to turtles received holy water blessings in Manila and Santiago as Catholics celebrated Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. Owners brought their beloved companions to church, treating them as cherished family members deserving of spiritual care.
In response to escalating conflict across multiple Ethiopian regions, Catholic Bishops are uniting the nation in a powerful call for reconciliation. Their message echoes Pope Leo XIV's recent appeal and offers a path forward rooted in forgiveness.
After centuries of being wrongly labeled a prostitute, Mary Magdalene is finally getting the recognition she deserves. A stunning new exhibition in Frankfurt reveals how artists are reclaiming her true story as a powerful leader of early Christianity.
Catholic leaders in Angola are urging the country toward healing after violent clashes in August left communities wounded and fearful. Their message focuses on restorative justice and acknowledges real progress despite setbacks.
Hundreds gathered in Bucharest to celebrate Blessed Pope John Paul I, the pontiff who ruled for just 33 days but left a legacy of love. His message of reconciliation feels especially relevant in today's divided world.
After four years of conflict, priests and parishioners at St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica in Kochi reached a breakthrough agreement that brings peace to their divided community. The compromise allows both traditional and modern Mass styles, ending lawsuits and restoring unity.
America's first pope received a special White Sox care package at the Vatican, complete with a custom "pope hat" inspired by his ceremonial mitre. The gift celebrates the South Side's most famous fan and a remarkable moment of unity at the ballpark.
The "Wizards of Waverly Place" actor is witnessing something remarkable: young people are packing churches again, searching for meaning beyond what the world offers. Now he's helping parents share faith with kids through a children's book inspired by his 4-year-old son's questions.