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True Justice Promotes Dignity, Equality, Forgiveness, Pope Tells Judges
Christians committed to the exercise of justice on behalf of a nation or the Catholic Church, must strive to fully respect the law, the dignity of the person and the need for reconciliation and forgiveness, Pope Leo XIV said.
Family’s Role in Church, Society Needs Support, Pope Says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The strength of families and their ability to thrive and witness as a “domestic church” require support from the wider church and from governments, particularly in the face of poverty, Pope Leo XIV said. “We are aware that today there are real threats to the dignity of the family such as […]
In Interview, Pope Talks About Abuse Crisis, Trump, Following Pope Francis
Clerical sexual abuse continues to be "a real crisis," one that the Catholic Church still must learn to deal with, particularly in improving the way it helps survivors while also ensuring the rights of the accused are respected, Pope Leo XIV said.
Relentless Effort, Quick Action are Not Always the Answer, Pope Says
In an overly frenetic world, the Gospel teaches the importance of stopping, resting and trusting in the Lord, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope Phones Gaza Parish as Israel Launches New Offensive on City
Just a few hours after Israel launched a major new ground offensive in Gaza City, Pope Leo XIV called the pastor of the city's only Latin-rite parish to express his concern, his prayers and his closeness, the Vatican press office said.
Pope Urges Church to Listen to Sorrows of Abuse Victims, Walk Together
Pain must never give rise to violence, and every Catholic needs to learn to safeguard with tenderness those who are vulnerable, Pope Leo XIV said during a prayer vigil dedicated to people experiencing pain and affliction due to illness, bereavement, violence or abuse.
Migrants are Not Enemies, Just Brothers and Sisters in Need, Pope Says
At a time when people feel powerless to help migrants and refugees, Christians must continue to insist that "there is no justice without compassion, no legitimacy without listening to the pain of others," Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope Tells New Bishops they Must Address Abuse Claims Promptly
Pope Leo XIV told 192 new bishops from around the world that they must respond promptly to allegations of inappropriate or abusive behavior by priests.
Being a Bishop Requires Humility, Creativity, Pope Says
Close to 200 clerics who had been named bishops in the past year were not the only ones in the Vatican's New Synod Hall to have been thrust into new ministries and leadership roles.
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.