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Pope Leo XIV greets visitors and pilgrims from the popemobile as he rides around St. Peter's Square at the Vatican before his weekly general audience Oct. 15, 2025. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Jesus provides sustenance, not ready-made answers, Pope Leo XIV says

Power, possessions and rank do not satisfy the deep desire for real meaning in life, Pope Leo XIV said.
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U.S. church offers prayers, solidarity after Russia attacks Ukraine

As war broke out in Europe Feb. 24, with Russia's early morning attacks on various parts of Ukraine, Catholics in the U.S. joined Pope Francis in prayers for the people of the East European nation and for peace.
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Pope calls for day of prayer, fasting for peace in Ukraine

As the threat of war loomed over the world, Pope Francis called on people to pray and fast for peace in Ukraine on Ash Wednesday.
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Supreme Court to hear arguments on ‘Remain in Mexico’ immigration policy

The justices on the country's highest court have agreed to hear a case that could decide the fate of a Trump-era immigration policy that Biden administration officials have been trying to end.
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Pope decries warmongering, prays for Eastern Catholics in danger

Meeting leaders of the Eastern Catholic churches -- many from countries at war, facing the threat of war or dealing with the destruction left by war -- Pope Francis said human beings seem to be "attached to wars, and this ...
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Pope chooses theme for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

Pope Francis is dedicating the 2022 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly to the importance of inviting older people to contribute to building a better world.
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Third Lent in pandemic offers chance for spiritual reset, healing

Lent, the spiritual season of prayer and sacrifice, has an extra pull to it this year because once again—and now for the third time—it will be under the cloud of the coronavirus pandemic.
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