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Church open to everyone and is for everyone: Pope
The Catholic Church is made up of diverse people who are united by their faith in Christ and are called to welcome all of humanity, Pope Leo XIV said during his weekly general audience yesterday. Source: CNS.
Pope expresses ‘deep dismay’ and calls for end to Iran war
Pope Leo XIV has called for an end to the war in Iran and warned that the conflict could drag more countries in the Middle East into instability. Source: OSV News.
Pope imagines a world without war in his latest prayer
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of March is for disarmament and peace. Source: EWTN News.
Church is holy by Christ’s presence, not human perfection: Pope
The Catholic Church is both a community made up of fragile and limited human beings and a divine reality, Pope Leo XIV said at his weekly general audience. Source: CNS.
Theology an integral part of Church’s mission: Pope
“Theology serves the proclamation of the Gospel; therefore, it is an integral and fundamental part of the Church’s mission,” Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: Vatican News.
Pope concludes first Lenten retreat of his pontificate
As the first Lenten retreat of his pontificate drew to a close, Pope Leo XIV thanked Norwegian Bishop Erik Varden for “a profound, spiritual experience”. Source: OSV News.
Pope to make 10-day Apostolic Journey to Africa
Pope Leo XIV will make a 10-day Apostolic Journey to Africa and two others in Europe, the Holy See Press Office announced yesterday. Source: Vatican News.
Pope Leo begins six-day Lenten retreat
Pope Leo XIV has begun a six-day Lenten retreat with the Roman Curia at the Vatican, led by Norwegian Cistercian Bishop Erik Varden. Source: EWTN News.
Switch off your phones to create room for silence and prayer: Pope
Pope Leo XIV yesterday urged Catholics to switch off their phones during Lent to create room for silence and prayer, while also calling for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine as the war approaches its fourth year. Source: EWTN News.