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Pope Leo XIV, in his first major document, says the poor evangelize us
Vatican City, Oct 9, 2025 / 06:01 am In the first major document of his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV writes that the poor are not only objects of charity but also evangelists who can prompt us to conversion through their example of weakness and...
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Love for the poor is hallmark of faith, Pope Leo says in first exhortation
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Many Christians “need to go back and re-read the Gospel” because they have forgotten that faith and love for the poor go hand in hand, Pope Leo XIV said in his first major papal document. “Love for the poor — whatever the form...
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673 Million people experienced hunger in 2024
Some 8.2 percent of the global population, that is to say some 673 Million people, experienced hunger in 2024, reports UN agencies. By Vatican News The UN says that 673 million people experienced hunger in 2024, equivalent to 8.3 percent of the...
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News digest: Former prime minister is plotting a “coup”
Hey, Slovakia watchers — here’s Today in Slovakia: where Igor Matovič talks coups, Robert Fico gets the kind of news no one’s shocked by, and Slovakia crowns its Tree of the Year. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after...
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Guest Column: I’m a fan of the new pope, but he got this one wrong
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The two great debates of my lifetime have been the following: “Is it gravy or sauce” and “Can a pro-lifer support the death penalty.” The first conundrum is more controversial in my family. The second doesn’t have the philosophical gravitas of the...
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Pope asks Catholics to support missions with prayer, donations
13 VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In separate videos recorded in English, Spanish and Italian, Pope Leo XIV urged every Catholic parish around the globe to observe World Mission Sunday Oct. 19 and take up the annual collection that supports Catholic...
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El Paso bishop brings pope desperate letters from migrants in crosshairs of US crackdown
Bishop of El Pass Mark Joseph Seitz talks about the situation at the U.S. border with Mexico at the Vatican on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. (Silvia Stellacci/Associated Press) × VATICAN CITY – The Texas bishop on the front lines of the U.S....
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Marian spirituality explained by Leo XIV in the light of authentic Christian spirituality
(ZENIT News / Vatican City, 10.12.2025).- On the morning of Sunday, October 12, Pope Leo XIV presided over Holy Mass in St. Peter’s Square on the occasion of the jubilee of Catholic associations and movements of Marian orientation. According to...
El Paso bishop delivers desperate letters to Pope Leo from immigrant families in Trump’s crosshairs
VATICAN CITY — The Texas bishop on the front lines of the U.S. immigration crackdown met Wednesday with Pope Leo XIV and brought him a packet of letters from immigrant families “terrorized” by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded up...
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Mapped: Life Expectancy Around the World in 2025
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Pope Leo makes huge statement on 'life developing on other planets'
Adam Cailler Senior reporter and MSN lead 09:00 ET, 12 Oct 2025 (Image: AFP via Getty Images) The Pope has spoken out about the possibility of life developing on other planets. The Vatican has previously called in experts to study the possibility...
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Brigitte Bardot recovering from a 'serious' mystery illness and recent surgery
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Iconic French film star Brigitte Bardot was recently hospitalized with an unknown illness and is recovering at home. Brigitte had a minor surgery and is now resting at her home in Saint-Tropez in the south of France, according to a report from...
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El Paso bishop brings Pope Leo XIV desperate letters from migrants in crosshairs of U.S. crackdown
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Texas bishop on the front lines of the U.S. immigration crackdown met Wednesday with Pope Leo XIV and brought him a packet of letters from immigrant families “terrorized” by fear that they and their loved ones will be...
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El Paso bishop brings Pope Leo XIV desperate letters from migrants in crosshairs of US crackdown
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Texas bishop on the front lines of the U.S. immigration crackdown met Wednesday with Pope Leo XIV and brought him a packet of letters from immigrant families “terrorized” by fear that they and their loved ones will be...
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As the world watches, Australia stands up for childhood
Who could fail to be moved? The handful of corporations that profit from the trade, each of which has a market capitalisation of a trillion US dollars or more, of course. Loading Communications Minister Anika Wells is exasperated with their...
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Pope Leo XIV asks every parish worldwide to take part in World Mission Sunday
Pope Leo XIV is asking all parishes across the globe to participate in World Mission Sunday this weekend to help spread the Gospel. On World Mission Sunday, the Pope explained in an Oct. 13 video message, “the whole Church prays, united,...
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JOYCE: In Homecoming game, Gaels face Lancers with possible rematch in playoffs looming
Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Local Sports In advance of his team's Homecoming game against the University of Windsor Lancers, Queen's Gaels football coach Steve Snyder meets with the media at the team's Richardson Stadium offices in Kingston on...
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Pope Leo warns that unchecked wealth is destroying the soul of society and widening the moral divide
The Vatican on October 9 released the document, entitled “I have loved you,” which Francis had begun to write in his final months but never finished. Leo, who was elected in May, credited Francis with the text, cited him repeatedly, but said he...
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Jerusalem Church leaders welcome Gaza ceasefire
Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 17, 2025 / 06:00 am Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed: Jerusalem church leaders welcome Gaza ceasefire The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem has...
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