Three Reflections by the Pope on the Future of the Family

Justice and its function: a reflection by Pope Leo XIV before judges from around the world on the occasion of the Jubilee

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Words of the Pope during the audience with Workers for Justice on the occasion of the Jubilee

A brief meditation by the Pope that answers a question: how are we managing the good of our own lives?

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Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, September 21, 2025

Pedro Arrupe’s Legacy Confronts a New Test Amid Jesuit Abuse Lawsuit

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The debate underscores a broader tension: how should the Church weigh the heroic sanctity of figures like Arrupe against their entanglement—however indirect—in systemic failures?

Jubilee, Hope, and Family: Three Reflections by the Pope on the Future of the Family

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Pope’s address to Participants in a Synodal and Jubilee Meeting on Hopeful Discernment on the Future of Life and the Family

Bomb Threat at Córdoba’s Cathedral Sparks Debate Over Sacred Heritage and Security

Covadonga Asturias

The scare came only days after a small fire in the cathedral, reportedly caused by the overheating of a cleaning machine’s battery, had already raised questions about preparedness in safeguarding the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This is what the Pope’s trip to Turkey, Lebanon, and Latin America would look like: more details and even dates are emerging

Valentina di Giorgio

The trip will also mark Leo XIV’s debut on the global stage as pope. Vatican sources confirm that plans are underway for a two-day visit to Turkey on November 29 and 30, with the possibility of an additional stop in Lebanon if the region’s volatile situation allows

FBI admits staff dismissals due to investigations against Catholics in the Biden administration

Tim Daniels

Appearing before the Senate on September 16, Patel faced pointed questions from Missouri Senator Josh Hawley about how the bureau has handled the scandal and what it is doing to address the growing number of attacks on Catholic and Christian communities nationwide.

Nigerian Priest Abducted Amid Rising Wave of Clergy Kidnappings

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The abduction adds to a disturbing pattern that has placed religious leaders on the front lines of Nigeria’s worsening security crisis