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Pope Leo XIV urges bishops to show courage in responding to struggling families
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday urged bishops from around the world gathered at the Vatican for a meeting on the
‘Amoris Laetitia’ is consistent with Church teaching, sister tells pope and bishops
VATICAN CITY — Amoris Laetitia, Pope Francis’ 2016 apostolic exhortation on the family, is consistent with the Church teaching and
Pope Leo XIV receives relic of Blessed Fulton Sheen from Peoria Bishop Louis Tylka
Pope Leo XIV received a relic of Blessed Fulton J. Sheen from leaders of the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, this
Pope Leo XIV: We need more beauty in age of technology
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday urged patrons of the Vatican Museums to rediscover beauty in an era dominated by technology.
Pope warns that ‘watering down’ Christianity’s demands won’t make it more attractive
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday called on Christians to be capable of “viewing the world in a
‘How long, O Lord?’: Pope Leo XIV laments new attacks on Gaza victims
The pontiff sent a message of condolence for those killed in Gaza by airstrikes on Oct. 3. Pope Leo XIV
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Australia and Around the Globe
Former gangster John Pridmore shares journey of conversion at Melbourne event
Melbourne parish hosted a special talk last Monday organised by Mary’s Meals, a global charity providing daily school meals to
International Eucharistic Congress 2028: Essential Sydney Celebration
International Eucharistic Congress 2028 dates announced The International Eucharistic Congress 2028 will bring Catholics from Australia and around the world
Gabrielle Fakhry OAM: a faith that makes room
When Gabrielle Fakhry OAM talks about her work with refugees and asylum seekers, she tells stories about people. And there
Inter-Seminary Soccer Tournament: Amazing 30-Year Success
Seminarians from around the country gathered at the weekend for the annual inter-seminary soccer tournament, hosted by Corpus Christi College,
Young Australians urged to recover a sense of purpose and shared values
John Anderson has urged young Australians to recover a sense of purpose and shared values, telling Melbourne Catholic Lawyers Association
Safeguarding a practical expression of love
Safeguarding Sunday 2026 will be marked across Australia on 13 September under the theme “Love Protects”, highlighting safeguarding as a
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A Journalist’s Eyewitness to the Second Vatican Council
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Pope Benedict XVI and His Search for Truth
Q: What is the main topic of this article? A: The article discusses the enduring
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