Analysis Opinion•Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV, Father Dowling, and China

Like the literary character of a priest-detective from Chicago created by Ralph McInerny, the American Pope may hold a few surprises.

May 14, 2025 11:55

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Analysis Opinion•Pope Leo XIV

Former Swiss Guard’s Thoughts on Election of Pope Leo XIV

Today, we can say with certainty the church is in God’s hands. The election of Leo XIV reminds us of this with candor and gentleness at the same time. It seems like a gift from the Lord, who does not make us lack what we need.

May 13, 2025 17:13

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Lion XIV inherits 52 million followers on X and opens Instagram surpassing 400 thousand followers first day

Inheritance of 52 million followers on X and more than 400 thousand new followers in one day

May 13, 2025 17:10

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Local Church•Young People

USA: Bishops update pastoral document against pornography in the age of only fans and AI

Indeed, their concern extends beyond pornography’s moral implications to its corrosive effects on community, family, and even the capacity to love. The digital age, they argue, is not merely reshaping behavior—it is reshaping the heart.

May 13, 2025 17:06

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Local Church•Religious Freedom

USA: Justice Department sides with Church in harassment over state violation of sacramental confession secrecy

According to the DOJ, the law does more than mandate reporting. It isolates clergy by denying them legal privileges afforded to other professionals, including attorneys and therapists, when it comes to confidential communications.

May 13, 2025 17:03

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Pope Leo XIV•Vocations

Leo XIV: A Pope Who Ordains Priests Again (And Other Masses During May 2025)

Leo XIV Is a Pope who ordains priests again. This will occur in Saint Peter’s Basilica on May 31.

May 13, 2025 07:03

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One of Leo XIV’s first letters is to Jews: this is what the missive says

“I pledge to continue and strengthen the Church’s dialogue and cooperation with the Jewish people in the spirit of the Second Vatican Council’s declaration Nostra Aetate,” writes the Pope.

May 13, 2025 06:15

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PHOTO GALLERY: Pope Leo XIV’s surprise visit to the Augustinians of Rome

Though the meeting took place behind closed doors, its meaning spilled into the street. Despite a sudden downpour sweeping through the Eternal City, hundreds gathered in the square outside the Curia, hoping for a glimpse of the Pope they now felt belonged to the world, but who still belonged—deep down—to them.

May 13, 2025 06:09

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Local Church•Testimonies

Prince Hassan invites Patriarchs and Church Leaders to a conference on the role of Arab Christians in the Middle East

In his speech, which was also widely quoted in the Jordan Times, Prince Hassan emphasized the urgency of upholding the right to diversity and full equality among citizens in order to promote coexistence among differences, free from the pitfalls of sectarian conflict and hatred.

May 12, 2025 17:15

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“Only informed individuals peoples can make free decisions”: Leo XIV’s full speech to journalists

Pope’s address to media representatives covering the Conclave and the election of a new Pope

May 12, 2025 15:09

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These are the official photo of the Pope, his coat of arms, motto and his signature

Photo, signature, motto and coat of arms are common elements in all pontificates.

May 11, 2025 21:39

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«It’s Important That We All Learn to Listen More and More»: Pope Leo’s Second Homily

The Pope’s homily during the Eucharistic Celebration of Sunday, May 11, in the Lower Chapels of Saint Peter’s Basilica.

May 11, 2025 06:16

ZENIT Staff