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Against the War of Words: An Open Letter to Catholic Leaders

(Photo: Unsplash) During my childhood, communism, which Pope Leo XIII had condemned in the previous century, loomed as a global threat...

Paul Winkler

2 days ago4 min read

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Pope Leo XIV encourages young people to be ‘beacons of hope’ at Chicago event

The Archdiocese of Chicago hosted a celebration at Rate Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox, on June 14, 2025, to honor Pope Leo...

Catholic News Agency

6 days ago4 min read

Bishop in red robes prays with eyes closed in a church, next to a statue of a saint. Warm light, reverent mood, stained glass visible.

4 Ways to Pray for the Archbishop Transition in the Archdiocese of Denver

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila prays during the annual graduation Mass for graduates of the Denver Catholic Biblical School at St. Thomas...

André Escaleira, Jr.

6 days ago4 min read

A man in red and white religious attire reads a booklet in a church with a mural background. Another figure in red appears blurred in the foreground.

Pope Leo XIV: ‘The gravest form of poverty is not to know God’

Pope Leo XIV presides over the first ordinary public consistory of cardinals of his pontificate on June 13, 2025, at the Apostolic Palace...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 155 min read

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Archbishop Aquila Calls for Prayers for Peace Amid New Attacks in Iran and Israel

Following Israel’s strikes on Iran and Iran's promised retaliation, Archbishop Aquila asked priests and laity to pray for peace (Photo:...

Denver Catholic Staff

Jun 132 min read

Young man in a red shirt smiles against a blue background; black and white photo of a man with a pipe, hiking gear, and a mountainous backdrop.

Carlo Acutis to be canonized Sept. 7 with Pier Giorgio Frassati

Blessed Carlo Acutis (left) and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. (Photo: Diocese of Assisi/Public domain via Wikimedia Commons) By Courtney...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 134 min read

A religious leader addresses a group in an ornate hall with frescoes. Attendees in robes and suits, some clapping, in a solemn atmosphere.

Why We Need the Eastern Churches, In Pope Leo XIV’s Own Words

Pope Leo XIV greets participants of the symposium “Nicaea and the Church of the Third Millennium: Towards Catholic-Orthodox Unity” in...

Jared Staudt

Jun 124 min read

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Faith and Algorithms: A Catholic Software Engineer on Pope Leo’s Call for an Ethical Use of AI

Pope Leo XIV waves from the popemobile at the crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square for Mass on Pentecost Sunday on June 8, 2025. (Photo:...

Joseph Kneusel

Jun 126 min read

A white-clad figure waves from a vehicle in front of a grand cathedral, greeted by a crowd. Clear blue sky and vibrant atmosphere.

Pope Leo XIV to families: Be missionaries of the Gospel who walk with other families

Pope Leo greets pilgrims during the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday, June 1, 2025. (Photo: Vatican...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 83 min read

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This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of June

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful in St. Peter's Basilica, May 31, 2025. (Photo: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA) By Francesca Pollio Fenton/CNA In his...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 72 min read

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Petrocentrism: a problem?

(Photo: CNS/Lola Gomez) One hundred fifty-five years ago, when the freshly minted Kingdom of Italy conquered the rump of the Papal States...

George Weigel

Jun 43 min read

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Old and New: The American Pope Takes on AI

Pope Leo XIV addresses the media from around the world who were present in Rome to cover the conclave that elected him as pope. (Photo:...

Jared Staudt

May 224 min read

WATCH | Why Pope Leo XIV Brings Real Hope: A Conversation with Archbishop Aquila and Chris Stefanick

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila joined Catholic evangelist Chris Stefanick for a powerful conversation about the newly elected Pope Leo XIV —...

Denver Catholic Staff

May 141 min read

Man in white papal attire waves from a balcony against a dark background. He looks content, and a cross pendant is visible.

Hopes for a new pontificate

“Have no fear! Trust in the Lord.” Pope Leo XIV waves at a massive, jubilant crowd gathered on St. Peter’s Square for the Regina Coeli on...

George Weigel

May 143 min read

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LISTEN | Archbishop Aquila Reflects on Election of Pope Leo XIV on KOA's Morning News

Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square shortly after his election on Thursday, May 8, 2025. (Photo: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA)...

Denver Catholic Staff

May 92 min read

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14 things to know about Pope Leo XIV — the first U.S.-born pope

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful in St. Peter’s Square shortly after his election to the papacy, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (Photo: Daniel...

Catholic News Agency

May 92 min read

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FULL TEXT: Pope Leo XIV’s homily at Mass with the cardinal electors in the Sistine Chapel

Pope Leo XIV gives the homily at Mass with the cardinal electors in the Sistine Chapel on May 9, 2025. (Photo: Vatican Media) In his...

Denver Catholic Staff

May 96 min read

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PHOTOS: Denver Cathedral Prays for Pope Leo XIV Hours After His Election

Father Sam Morehead preaches during a special Mass for newly elected Pope Leo XIV. (Photo: Morgan Knobloch) Hours after the white smoke...

Morgan Knobloch

May 92 min read

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Time to Get to Work: Pope Leo XIV and Evangelization

(Photo: Vatican Media) Imagine for a moment you were made a bishop by Pope Francis in 2015. Now imagine you were made a cardinal just two...

Tanner Kalina

May 93 min read

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Archbishop Aquila and Bishop Rodríguez Rejoice as Pope Leo XIV Becomes First American Pontiff

(Photo: Vatican Media) As Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected to the Chair of Peter Thursday, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila and...

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

May 82 min read