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Pope Leo XIV begins his papacy

This series follows the election, installation, and early pontificate of Pope Leo XIV, offering continuing coverage of his vision, teachings, and leadership of the universal Church. From the Sistine Chapel to Saint Peter’s Square, and beyond, the Catholic Standard chronicles the first steps of this new chapter in the life of the Church.

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Text of Pope Leo’s April 1 general audience

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During a Nov. 15 commemoration of Black Catholic History Month at Sacred Heart Church in Bowie, Maryland, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington unveiled a new project that seeks to “honor those enslaved by the Catholic Church in Maryland.”

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

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

Bishops’ pro-life chair backs longshot bill to revoke mifepristone’s FDA approval

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

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Catholic leaders warn against antisemitism in Holy Week liturgies

All Catholics share in Church’s mission, not just clergy, pope says

On Palm Sunday, Bishop Menjívar encourages faithful to live the Paschal Mysteries with hope, love and solidarity

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