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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who has chosen the papal name Leo XIV, appears on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican May 8, 2025, following his election during the conclave.

World leaders warmly welcome Pope Leo XIV as messenger of peace

World leaders warmly congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election and exhorted him to work toward peace in an increasingly conflictive word.
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Catholic health care officials aim to get COVID-19 vaccine to everyone

To make sure COVID-19 vaccines reach everyone, Catholic health care officials are working to overcome hurdles of bias, language barriers, and technology and transportation access.
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St. Bonaventure University president dies of COVID-19 complications

Dennis R. DePerro, the 21st president of St. Bonaventure University, died of COVID-19 complications March 1. He was 62.
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Precautions taken, pope sees Iraq trip as sign of love

Pope Francis and his aides are well aware of the security and health risks involved with his planned trip to Iraq, but "all the precautions have been taken" and the pope feels a sense of "urgency" to show his love ...
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With Lebanon on verge of collapse, thousands rally to support cardinal

Thousands of Lebanese rallied Feb. 27 to show their support for the positions of Cardinal Bechara Rai as the country teeters on the verge of collapse from multiple crises.
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At least 18 die in Myanmar coup protests; nun protects demonstrators

Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon called for patience and tolerance on a day when at least 18 anti-coup protesters were shot dead by Myanmar security forces. 
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Biden reverses policy barring green-card applicants from entering U.S.

President Joe Biden announced Feb. 24 a reversal of a 2020 proclamation by the Trump administration that sought to keep those applying for permanent residency cards, popularly known as green cards, out of the country because of the pandemic.
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