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Chicago set to celebrate election of Pope Leo XIV

The Archdiocese of Chicago, hometown of Pope Leo XIV, is hosting an event in the city's Rate Field, residence of its beloved White Sox baseball team, to celebrate the election to the papacy of a native son.

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Pope appoints Dr. Luigi Carbone as Director of Vatican Healthcare Services

Pope Leo XIV appoints Dr. Luigi Carbone as the head of the Directorate of Health and Hygiene of the Vatican, who had thus far been serving as the deputy director of the body responsible for safeguarding public hygiene and health within the territory of Vatican City State.

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Pope Leo invites lay faithful to join in mission to families

Addressing a seminar on “Evangelizing with Families of Today and Tomorrow,” Pope Leo XIV calls on the faithful – clergy and laity – to be “fishers of families” by promoting an encounter with God.

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Poland votes in presidential poll

Poland has begun voting in a tight runoff vote for the presidency, with opinion polls showing a close race between a liberal and a nationalist.

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31 civilians killed in Gaza by tank shellfire

Medics in Gaza say at least 31 Palestinians have been killed and more than 150 wounded by Israeli tank fire.

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Pope to Giro d’Italia cyclists: You are role models for young people

Pope Leo XIV welcomes the cylists of the Giro d’Italia race as they passed through Vatican City, highlighting their role as examples for the younger generations.

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Communicating hope in a time of crisis: Reflection from the Holy Land

On World Communications Day, journalist Miral Atik reflects on Pope Francis' Message for the 59th World Day of Social Communications.

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Pope Leo XIV joins Augustinian Prior General for birthday lunch

Following the Mass for the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly, the Pope joined the nearby St. Monica International College for lunch in honour of Father Alejandro Moral’s 70th birthday, a longtime friend.

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Gentle communication is witness to Christ’s peace

The Church celebrates the 59th World Day of Communications for 2025. The Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, in his inaugural Mass homily told the entire world in thrall: “Let us walk towards God and love one another”. His Holiness had at his first appearance, greeted the world with the very words of peace spoken by Christ after his resurrection. No one would doubt the sincerity of the Holy Father’s call, given his mien during his eventual inauguration.

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Pope at Regina Coeli: ‘I think of families suffering from war’

Pope Leo greets families gathered for the Jubilee for Families during the Regina Coeli address in St. Peter’s Square and reflects on the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord.

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