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Bishops conclude Vatican family meeting as Pope Leo XIV recovers in hospital

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In hospital, Pope Leo’s tests show “good recovery of the operated lung,’ doctors say

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Bishops conclude Vatican family meeting as Pope Leo XIV recovers in hospital

Catechists find their own faith strengthened as they pass it on

As Archbishop Carroll High School marks 75th year, staff and students reflect on its living legacy

Trump offers Pope Leo ‘get well’ wishes following cancer diagnosis

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Mass readings for Oct. 18: Love doesn’t care who Caesar is

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Photo Gallery: Bishops Studniewski and Boxie Ordained as Auxiliary Bishops for Washington

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Archangel Mass at St. Michael’s in Ridge honors those who serve and protect

‘Transitus’ at Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land marks 800 years since St. Francis’s death

Ground broken for new Athletics Center that will be a game changer for Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School

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Chicago students send Pope Leo a White Sox care package after cancer surgery

US bishops’ president urges Catholics ‘to put their faith before politics’ in November elections

UPDATE: Bishops across Latin America urge prayers for Pope Leo as trip hangs in the balance

Trump calls off Hegseth plan to livestream execution denounced by Catholic leaders

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US bishops, lawmakers offer prayers for Pope Leo after cancer diagnosis

Prayers for pope ahead of surgery invoke Our Lady of Fatima on miracle of sun anniversary

Novena, resources respond to ‘urgent pastoral challenge’ of mental health

At Vatican meeting on marriage and family, bishops discuss cohabitation of young couples

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Mike Ditka dies at 86: A life of football, fire, and Catholic faith

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Vatican to publish Pope Francis’s private diary

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Care for Creation

Full text of Pope Leo XIV’s World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation message

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for September is ‘for the care of water’

Pope Leo says, ‘It is not yet too late’ to care for creation

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