Pope Leo to appoint Bishop Ron Hicks as New York archbishop replacing Cardinal Dolan: source

Bishop Ronald Hicks could replace Cardinal Timothy Dolan as New York archbishop after Pope Leo XIV accepts Dolan's mandatory ...
National Catholic Reporter

Pope Leo's first Vatican Christmas crèche carries message of peace

As the Vatican unveils its crèches, Pope Leo XIV marks his first Christmas with a calmer tone and a forceful call against ...
Catholic Philly

Christmas Creche, Tree are Signs of Hope, Pope Says

“The Nativity scene and the Christmas tree are signs of faith and hope,” he said to all those present. “Let the tenderness of ...
Texas Public Radio

Sculptor of St. Peter's Square nativity scene aims to 'inspire wonder' with design

The nativity scene in St. Peter's Square comes from a different place every year. For Pope Leo's first Christmas as the pontiff, this year's display comes from Salerno, Italy.
Khaleej Times on MSN

Vatican official arrives in UAE ahead of Christmas as Filipinos celebrate Simbang Gabi

A high-ranking official from the Vatican arrived in the UAE on Tuesday for a two-day visit ahead of Christmas. Filipino ...
ACI Africa

Pope Leo XIV Thankful for Pro-life Nativity Scene That "represents a life preserved from abortion

Pope Leo XIV thanked Costa Rican artist Paula Sáenz Soto for donating a pro-life Nativity scene to the Vatican.
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Pope Leo XIV condemns attack on Sydney’s Jewish community, prays for victims

VATICAN— Pope Leo XIV on Monday condemned a deadly attack on the Jewish community in Sydney, Australia, and entrusted the ...