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Christ ‘Tamed’ Death, but People May Still Feel Sad or Outraged, Pope Says
Christ crucified and risen has tamed and transfigured death with his love, Pope Leo XIV said.
Prayer for Beloved Dead is Sign of Hope of Being Together Again, Pope Says
As Christians visit cemeteries on the feast of All Souls and remember their loved ones who have died, they do so with faith that at the end of this life they will be together again with the Lord, Pope Leo XIV said.
At Education Jubilee, Pope Names St. John Henry Newman ‘Doctor of the Church’
The lives of St. John Henry Newman and of all the saints teach Christians that "it is possible to live passionately amidst the complexity of the present without neglecting the apostolic mandate to 'shine like stars in the world,'" Pope Leo XIV said.
Faith Thrives in Community, Not Isolation, Pope Tells Young Adults
Pope Leo XIV encouraged an international group of young adults to reach out to their peers and invite them to be active members of a parish community rather than trying to live their faith alone.
Recognition of St. Newman is Ecumenical Celebration, Leaders Say
Pope Leo XIV's recognition of St. John Henry Newman as a "doctor of the church" will be an ecumenical celebration, a sign of esteem for the excellence and ongoing relevance of his teaching, first as an Anglican and then as a Roman Catholic, said a key figure in preparing the declaration.
Gen-Z Should Be Known as Gen+ for What They Can Add to the World, Pope Says
Young people must take control of technology and "humanize" online spaces to be friendly, creative places -- not isolated echo chambers, forms of addiction or ways to escape, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope Calls for Unity Among World’s Religions to Promote Peace, Justice, Ethical AI
At a time when so many people and the planet are suffering, the world's religions need to come together to promote truth, compassion, reconciliation, justice and peace, Pope Leo XIV said.
Changing World Calls for New Commitment to Catholic Schools, Pope Says
Catholic education, which has changed over the centuries, must continue to evolve to help young people face the challenges not only of technology but of confusion about the meaning and purpose of life, Pope Leo XIV said.
Catholic Universities Must Promote Growth in Faith, Knowledge, Pope Says
Rather than educating students to "become experts in infinitesimal details of reality," Pope Leo XIV said, Catholic universities must help them have a broader vision, one that holds together faith, spirituality and knowledge of the world.
Catholics Must Build a More Humble Church, Seeking Truth Together, Pope Says
The supreme rule in the Catholic Church is love, which compels all of the faithful to serve, not to judge, exclude or dominate others, Pope Leo XIV said.