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Pope Tells Catechists their Love and Witness can Change Lives
When catechists teach, their aim is not simply to pass on information about the faith but to "place the word of life in hearts, so that it may bear the fruits of a good life," Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope Taps Italian Canon Lawyer for Top Position at Dicastery for Bishops
In the first major appointment of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV chose an Italian expert in canon law to succeed him as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops and president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.
Pope Asks Everyone to Pray the Rosary for Peace Throughout October
Pope Leo XIV asked Catholics to pray the rosary each day in October for peace.
God’s Love Can Reach Anyone, Even at Rock Bottom,’ Pope Says
When people hit "rock bottom," they can be confident that God is there ready to rescue and redeem them, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope Nixes ‘Virtual Pope’ Idea, Explains Concerns About AI
Pope Leo XIV said a proposal to create an AI-version of him so people could have a virtual audience with the pope pretty much horrified him.
Use Wealth to Help People, Not Destroy Them, Pope Says
Pope Leo XIV prayed that the leaders of nations would use money and resources to promote the common good rather than using "wealth against humanity" by "turning it into weapons that destroy peoples or monopolies that humiliate workers."
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.