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Catholics Must Respond to Environmental Injustice with Prayer, Concrete Action, Pope Says
Ravaging the earth and creating environmental injustices are not what God had in mind when he entrusted creation to humanity, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope Talks About What St. Augustine has Given Him and Taught Him
"So much of who I am I owe to the spirit and the teachings of St. Augustine," Pope Leo XIV told his Augustinian confreres and their benefactors who were celebrating the saint's feast day in Philadelphia.
Hope is Knowing that God is Near and that Love Will Win, Pope Says
Christian hope is not about avoiding pain and suffering but about knowing that God gives people the strength to persevere and to love even when things go wrong, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope Sends His Condolences After ‘Terrible Tragedy’ of School Shooting
Pope Leo XIV sent his "heartfelt condolences and the assurance of spiritual closeness" to all those affected by the "terrible tragedy" of a shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis that left two children dead and 17 people injured.
Pope Pleads with Israel and Hamas to End the Violence
Pope Leo XIV appealed to Israel and Hamas to stop the violence that has caused "so much terror, destruction and death."
Eucharist and Charity: The Traits that Unite Pope Leo’s First Saints
Pope Leo XIV will preside over his first canonization Mass Sept. 7, declaring the sainthood of two young Italians whose devotion to the Eucharist nourished a deep involvement in the cultures of their day.
Authentic Faith is Seen in Love of God and Neighbor, Pope Says
When Jesus described the path to salvation as a "narrow gate," he was not placing limits on God's mercy but was challenging people who were convinced they had done enough to be saved, Pope Leo XIV said.
Christians are Called to Help World Find Peace, Reconciliation, Pope Says
Even as Christians continue the dialogue aimed at restoring their unity, they are called to work together to bring peace and reconciliation to a deeply divided world, Pope Leo XIV said.
Building God’s Kingdom Requires Listening, Dialogue, Pope Says
At a time when many governments seem unable promote peace, justice and development for all, Christians must be prophetic, reaching out to others and daring to try something new, Pope Leo XIV said.
Christ’s Love is Stronger than Hatred, Pope Says at Audience
Jesus' love and forgiveness do not deny the truth of pain and betrayal, but they do prevent evil from having the last word, Pope Leo XIV said.