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Papal nuncio to Great Britain: A visit from Pope Leo is ‘likely’
The pope’s representative in Great Britain is hopeful that Pope Leo XIV will visit England and “awaken the conscience of the West.”A papal visit to England is “likely, desirable, and I would even say unavoidable,” Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía, apostolic nuncio to Great Britain since 2023, told AC...
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Historic ‘pope’s hospital’ unites innovation with care to help sick children
After more than 40 years as a research institution, the Vatican-owned children’s hospital, Bambino Gesù, continues to be at the front lines of pediatric medical research as it strives to bring the best possible care to young patients from around the world.In one of its latest advancements, “the pope...
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Vatican hosts Nobel laureates, experts to discuss AI security risks
The Vatican this week is hosting over 200 top academics, innovators, and Nobel laureates for a global summit on AI security risks, inspired by Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas.The event, the Global Nobel Laureates Assembly on Artificial Intelligence and Nuclear War, is taking place July...
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BBC correspondent David Willey, longtime Vatican and papal chronicler, dies at 93
David Willey, a BBC correspondent whose career in Rome spanned more than 50 years and five papacies, died July 11 in Italy at the age of 93.From being a student taking in the pomp of Pope Pius XII carried in a ceremonial throne to traveling the world with St. John Paul II to writing about the change...
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SSPX and Rome: A half-century of canonical tensions
The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) went from full communion with Rome to formal rupture in less than two decades, a break that has never been fully healed.On May 13, Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, warned that the episcopal consecrations withou...
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Pope Leo XIV thanks Catholic Extension Society for its assistance to migrants and the poor
In an address to its board of governors, Pope Leo XIV thanked the Catholic Extension Society on May 18 for the assistance it provides to the poor.The pontiff praised the organization’s founder, Father Francis Clement Kelley, who more than 120 years ago “sought to reach out to remote faith communitie...
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‘God hears the cries of the victims,’ Mexican bishop assures at Walk for Peace
The president of the Mexican Bishops’ Conference issued a powerful call to the Church and society not to turn away from those suffering because of the violence that is the result of organized crime, declaring that “our God hears the cries of the victims, walks with them, and calls upon us, too, not...
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The Traditional Latin Mass: History, Beauty, and Ongoing Debate
The ancient Rite of Mass continues to attract a growing number of Catholics. We explore its history and its place in today's Church.
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Confession: Why This Sacrament Is the Greatest Gift for Sinners
The Sacrament of Penance is often misunderstood or feared. Discover why the saints called it the greatest sacrament after the Eucharist.
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Pope Benedict XVI's Enduring Legacy in Catholic Theology
Joseph Ratzinger's theological contributions shaped the post-conciliar Church in profound ways. We examine his most important works.
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Pope Francis Calls for Global Peace at Sunday Angelus
Explore the intricate web of international relations and the impact of global alliances on political landscapes. Delve into the nuances that shape diplomatic strategies and geopolitical shifts.