Holy Land•Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

A Phone Call in Times of War: Pope Leo XIV Answers a Call from the President of Palestine

According to the Holy See Press Office, the exchange was explicitly diplomatic. The Pope reiterated the Holy See’s long-standing position: peace must be pursued through political negotiation and diplomacy, anchored in full respect for international law

Mar 17, 2026 17:28

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Cardinals and Bishops•Justice and Peace•Local Church

Bishop of El Paso to immigration agents: No one is obligated to follow an immoral law

The message, addressing both mass detention and mass deportation, is the first of its kind since the beginning of mass deportations in the United States this past year, and addressed directly to both the immigrant community in borderlands as well as those working in immigration enforcement.

Mar 17, 2026 16:53

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Local Church

UK: Former Catholic seminary awarded £400,000 to unlock its historic potential

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded £250,000 and Historic England has granted £150,000 to support the next phase of development at this nationally significant heritage site.

Mar 17, 2026 16:46

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Pope Leo XIV•Protection of vulnerable people

“The prevention of abuse is not an optional task”: Pope Leo XIV’s views on the protection of minors in the Church

The Pope’s Address to the Participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors

Mar 16, 2026 16:33

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Pope Leo XIV

The difference between reporting and propaganda, the journalist’s role, and the challenge of AI in a speech by Pope Leo XIV

The Pope’s Address to the editorial staff of RAI-Radio Televisione Italiana’s TG2, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of its founding, along with their families

Mar 16, 2026 16:30

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Holy Land•Justice and Peace•Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

The last historic Christian village in the Holy Land, threatened with annexation by the Jewish state of Israel

The risk is not only that Christians will leave, but that one day they will be remembered as having once been there

Mar 16, 2026 10:31

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Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: Should the cross be veiled during Lent?

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

Mar 15, 2026 19:34

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Gender Ideology

EU Court Requires Member States to Legally Recognize “Gender Reassignment”

Stemming from a Bulgarian case where “sex” is defined biologically and civil registry alterations are forbidden, the CJEU argues such denials violate EU rights if they hinder everyday life, like identity checks, travel, or work in other states

Mar 15, 2026 19:09

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Pope Leo XIV

Photo Gallery: A Look at the Custom Ford Explorer Platinum That Pope Leo XIV Received as a Gift from Chicago

The Explorer was customized with a 3.3L V6 hybrid powertrain and 10-speed hybrid transmission, as well as an antenna that’s compatible with the European broadcast radio system. Vanity license plates read “DA POPE” and “LEO XIV.”

Mar 15, 2026 18:31

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Angelus•Pope Leo XIV

Is Having Faith «Believing Blindly»? Pope Leo XIV Responds

Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, March 15, 2026

Mar 15, 2026 07:54

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Pope Leo XIV•Vocations

The sacrament of confession (reconciliation or penance), beautifully explained by Pope Leo XIV to young priests and seminarians

Address by the Holy Father to the priests and seminarians who participated in the course on the Internal Forum of the Apostolic Penitentiary

Mar 14, 2026 20:29

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Justice and Peace•Pope Leo XIV•Vatican City

Some reflections with you on the relationship between the administration of justice and the value of unity, according to Pope Leo XIV

Address by the Holy Father on the occasion of the opening of the judicial year of the Tribunal of the Vatican City State

Mar 14, 2026 20:06

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