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Pope Leo XIV and a world in the measure of children

Two months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, several symbolic images from his papacy have begun to circulate, among them an image of the Pope posing for a photo with a young girl offering him a handmade drawing.

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Six million visitors to Notre Dame Cathedral in six months

After a five-year renovation following a fire, the Cathedral in Paris is projected to welcome 12 million visitors by the end of 2025.

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How to spend your holidays according to the popes

As Pope Leo XIV’s takes some time off at the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo from July 6 to 20, Vatican News looks at what past popes have said about holidays.

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Bishop Barron: Without an exception, WA abuse law violates religious liberty

A Washington state law that would require priests to violate the seal of confession to report abuse violates the First Amendment, Bishop Barron told OSV News.

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3 North Americans named to Vatican dicasteries for ecumenism, interreligious dialogue

Pope Leo XIV named Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski of St. Louis and Cardinal Frank Leo of Toronto as members of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue.

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Augustinian prior opens up about papal vacation, first encyclical, appointments and tennis

Pope Leo XIV began his summer break July 6 at Castel Gandolfo, where he’ll stay through July 20. But don’t expect the Holy Father to simply relax.

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Safeguarding remains a top priority with new appointment, US cardinal says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV’s appointment of the new president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors shows that safeguarding remains a top priority, its former…

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ANALYSIS: ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ cuts expected to outweigh benefits for low-income families

"A basic moral test" on public policy "is how our most vulnerable members are faring," says the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

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Catholics mourn, offer support, as Texas flood’s catastrophic death toll rises

"Texans are known for their faith, strength, and resilience," said Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott, who is Catholic.

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Full text: Pope Leo XIV Angelus address July 6

We need laborers who are eager to work in the mission field, loving disciples who bear witness to the Kingdom of God in all places.

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