RELIGION

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At the Colosseum, Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful to 'live our lives as a journey' in Christ's love

At the Colosseum, Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful to 'live...

The Holy Father carried the cross at the Roman amphitheater on Good Friday, the...

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At Easter Vigil, Pope Leo XIV calls for peace to 'grow and flourish' throughout the world

At Easter Vigil, Pope Leo XIV calls for peace to 'grow...

The ancient vigil "stretches across the centuries as a path of reconciliation and...

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Pope at Easter: 'May Christ, our Passover, bless us and give his peace to the whole world!'

Pope at Easter: 'May Christ, our Passover, bless us and...

On his first Easter as pontiff, Leo XIV urged Christians to bring the hope of the...

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PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV carries the cross at the Via Crucis in the Colosseum

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV carries the cross at the Via Crucis...

The pope personally carried the cross through every station of the Good Friday Way...

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Pope Leo XIV announces April 11 peace vigil at St. Peter’s

Pope Leo XIV announces April 11 peace vigil at St. Peter’s

In his first Easter message to the city and the world, the pontiff urged those with...

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Pope: Don’t be paralyzed by mistrust, fear; be catalyzed by Christ to build peace

Pope: Don’t be paralyzed by mistrust, fear; be catalyzed...

Some "stones" weigh heavily on the human heart, "such as mistrust, fear, selfishness...

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Archbishop Broglio: War in Iran likely not justified under Catholic teaching on legitimate defense

Archbishop Broglio: War in Iran likely not justified under...

Archbishop Broglio is concerned the U.S. military action in Iran was "compensating...

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Kansas Catholic school answers the call to go old-school with landline phones

Kansas Catholic school answers the call to go old-school...

LEAWOOD, Kan. (OSV News) —  Kids at Nativity Parish School skated like it’s 1999...

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At Colosseum, pope carries the cross, leading thousands in Good Friday prayer for suffering world

At Colosseum, pope carries the cross, leading thousands...

When asked earlier in the week about his decision to carry the cross for all 14...

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Good Friday liturgy underscores need to break ‘this chain’ of violence

Good Friday liturgy underscores need to break ‘this chain’...

A message of nonviolence and quiet endurance marked the Good Friday liturgy at the...

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Pope says Christian mission counters ‘imperialist occupation of the world’

Pope says Christian mission counters ‘imperialist occupation...

At the Holy Thursday chrism Mass, Leo XIV said the Church must reject domination,...

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Pope Leo XIV: ‘Kneel down as brothers and sisters alongside the oppressed’

Pope Leo XIV: ‘Kneel down as brothers and sisters alongside...

On Holy Thursday, the pontiff urged Catholics to imitate Christ’s service in a world...

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PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the Vatican

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Mass of the Lord’s...

Departing from Pope Francis’ custom of celebrating the liturgy in prisons or migrant...

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PHOTOS: Holy Thursday chrism Mass at the Vatican

PHOTOS: Holy Thursday chrism Mass at the Vatican

Chrism Mass includes the blessing of the holy oils that will be used throughout...

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USCCB president asks Catholics to ‘pray ardently’ for an end to war with Iran

USCCB president asks Catholics to ‘pray ardently’ for an...

Catholics during Holy Week should continue to "pray ardently" for a de-escalation...

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In primetime address, Trump cites nuclear threat as polls show most Americans disapprove of Iran war

In primetime address, Trump cites nuclear threat as polls...

Pope Leo XIV is among the world leaders who have urged Trump to end the conflict. ...

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Catholic leaders warn against antisemitism in Holy Week liturgies

Catholic leaders warn against antisemitism in Holy Week...

(OSV News) — In the days ahead of Holy Week, several Catholic leaders issued messages...

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Pope Leo XIV to wash the feet of 12 priests on Holy Thursday, highlighting support for clergy

Pope Leo XIV to wash the feet of 12 priests on Holy Thursday,...

The Mass of the Lord's Supper will once again take place at the Basilica of St....

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Supreme Court hears case on birthright citizenship executive order with Trump in attendance

Supreme Court hears case on birthright citizenship executive...

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments April 1 on President Donald Trump's...

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Mother Angelica’s enduring legacy celebrated at Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica

Mother Angelica’s enduring legacy celebrated at Mass at...

Mother Angelica knew from experience that “God works through humble, unexpected...

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