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Exclusive: Trump’s immigrant deportations are ‘morally repugnant,’ senior US Catholic leader says
Cardinal Robert McElroy, the Archbishop of Washington, has strongly criticized the Trump administration’s immigration ...
LGBTQ Catholics wait to see how Pope Leo will address inclusivity in the church
Since being elected by the papal conclave, Pope Leo has not spoken much about his views on LGBTQ issues. HARRISBURG, Pa. — ...
Pope Leo XIV appeals for unity within church in Holy Year messages to priests
Leo appealed for unity in a triptych of messages to priests who are celebrating a special Holy Year week in Rome dedicated to ...
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Students Elect a Fake Pope Every Year. They Didn’t Expect a Real Pope From Chicago.
A historian, religious scholars, and the students who staged a Renaissance-era conclave reflect on the significance of the ...
Pope Leo XIV demands ‘firm’ action on sex abuse, affirms celibacy for priests
Pope Leo XIV told 400 bishops and cardinals from nearly 40 countries that they “must be firm and decisive in dealing with ...
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The National Catholic Reporter names Justin McLellan as new Rome correspondent, continuing 60 years of NCR's Vatican coverage
KANSAS CITY, MO. — The National Catholic Reporter (NCR) announced today that Justin McLellan will join the organization as Vatican correspondent, effective July 14, 2025. McLellan brings extensive ...
Pope Leo XIV appeals for unity within the Catholic Church in Holy Year messages to priests
ROME — Pope Leo XIV doubled down on Friday on his appeal for unity in the polarized Catholic Church , urging priests to act ...