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Crying Out to God Can be Sign of Hope, Not Crisis of Faith, Pope Says
Crying out to God during moments of extreme trial does not mark a crisis of faith but can reflect an act of total surrender to and enduring trust in God, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope: Church Needs to Promote Greater Study, Understanding of Mary
The Catholic Church needs the theological study and model of Mary, Pope Leo XIV said, calling for a great promotion of Mariology in parishes, religious life and educational centers.
Jubilee Event to Honor Modern Martyrs as Symbols of Hope
In a Jubilee year dedicated to hope, Pope Leo XIV and Christian leaders will commemorate "new martyrs and witnesses of the faith" -- people whose lives were signs of hope to the people around them and who died firm in the hope of being welcomed into God's presence, said the secretary of the Vatican Dicastery for the Causes of Saints.
New Young Saints Encourage Faithful to Live Life to the Full, Pope Says
The greatest risk in life is to waste it by not seeking to follow God's plan, Pope Leo XIV said, proclaiming two new saints -- two young laymen of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Buried in Assisi, New Saint is ‘True Disciple’ of St. Francis, Rector Says
Soon-to-be St. Carlo Acutis is a fresh "shoot" budding from the 800-year-old spiritual "vine" of Sts. Francis and Clare in Assisi, said the rector of the shrine housing the millennial teenager's tomb.
Pope Inaugurates Center, Farm Dedicated to Zero-Waste, Inclusive Economy
Surrounded by formal Italian gardens, ancient Roman ruins and long avenues of lush trees, Pope Leo XIV inaugurated a new "zero environmental impact" complex devoted to promoting Pope Francis' teachings on caring for creation at the papal gardens in Castel Gandolfo.
Pope Meets Israeli President, Discusses ‘Tragic’ Situation in Gaza
As Israeli military operations in Gaza continued, Pope Leo XIV met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the Vatican.
Salvation Comes from Being Strong Enough to Ask God for Help, Pope Says
The human longing for love is not a sign of weakness but demonstrates that no one is completely self-sufficient and that salvation comes from letting oneself be loved and assisted by God, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope to His Augustinian Confreres: Listen, Be Humble, Promote Unity
Twelve years after ending two terms as prior general of the Augustinian order, Pope Leo XIV encouraged his confreres in the order to pray to the Holy Spirit for the gifts of listening, being humble and promoting unity.
Pope Prays for Minneapolis Victims, Denounces ‘Pandemic’ of Gun Violence
Pope Leo XIV, praying publicly for the victims of the school shooting in Minneapolis, also prayed for an end to the "pandemic" of gun violence.