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The Chosen’s ‘Endgame’ is to Point People to Jesus, Series’ Creator Says
Just as "The Chosen" wrapped up the release of Season 5 in the U.S., the hit series about Jesus and those who knew him was set to stream internationally in select countries, including Italy, starting in July.
Church Adds Mass ‘For Care of Creation’ to Missal, Pope to Celebrate
Catholic priests will now be able to celebrate Mass "for the care of creation" after the Vatican announced that a new formulary of prayers and biblical readings for the Mass will be added to the Roman Missal -- the liturgical book that contains the texts for celebrating Mass in the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church.
With Pope’s Support, Vatican to Publish Document on Synod’s Final Phase
Almost four years after Pope Francis opened the Catholic Church's path toward synodality -- a term many in the church had never heard before -- his successor has thrown his support behind the last leg of the church's synodal journey.
US Archbishops Reflect on Importance of Fostering Unity
When Pope Leo XIV gave newly appointed metropolitan archbishops their pallium on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, he told them it symbolizes their responsibility to care for their people and to promote unity.
Archbishops Must Promote Unity, Seek New Ways to Share Gospel, Pope Says
Archbishops around the world can provide by their example the fraternity and unity in diversity the entire Catholic Church needs today, Pope Leo XIV said.
Remain United, Care for Those Who are Lost, Suffering, Pope Tells Priests
Priests are called to be embraced and shaped by God's boundless love, and to realize that there is no place for division and hatred of any kind, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope: Our Cities Must Not Be Freed of the Marginalized, But of Marginalization
Too often, in the name of security, war is waged against the poor, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope: Bishops Live Simply, Guiding Their Flock Through Life’s Joys, Trials with Hope
A bishop is a man of deep faith who is filled with hope and stays close to his people, Pope Leo XIV said.
Faith in Jesus Brings Healing, Hope, New Life, Pope Says
When facing despair, exclusion and disappointment, do not be afraid to turn to Jesus and pray for the healing power of his love, Pope Leo XIV said.
Love with Christ’s Compassionate Heart, Pope Leo Tells Seminarians
Do not be afraid to grapple with your innermost thoughts, feelings and problems so that your heart can be filled with God and his compassion, Pope Leo XIV told seminarians.