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Full text: Letter of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States of America
9+ hour, 28+ min ago (130+ words) By Pope Leo XIV, OSV News May this milestone renew the shared commitment to the promise of freedom, justice, opportunity and democracy. May Americans honor the courage and vision of those who came before them by strengthening their communities, respecting…...
As Pope Leo faces traditionalists' schism, a Minnesota church merges old customs with fidelity
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (1143+ words) ST. PAUL, Minn. -- With incense wafting to an elevated pulpit and 13 altar boys looking on, the priest at the Church of Saint Agnes preached about merging old Catholic customs with fidelity to the Vatican this week -- as Pope Leo XIV…...
Catholic group that defied pope and caused schism defends its actions and casts itself as the victim
37+ min ago (475+ words) The traditionalist Catholics who defied Pope Leo XIV and caused a schism defended their actions Friday, insisting they were merely saving souls and were victim of an unjust sanction by the Holy See. The head of the Society of St....
Vance says he hopes Pope has learned from him and Trump on immigration - AOL
6+ hour, 44+ min ago (15+ words) Vance says he hopes Pope has learned from him and Trump on immigration AOL. com...
Catholic group that defied pope and caused schism defends its actions
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (430+ words) ROME -- The traditionalist Catholics who defied Pope Leo XIV and caused a schism defended their actions Friday, insisting they were merely saving souls and were victim of an unjust sanction by the Holy See. The head of the Society of…...
VATICAN: SECAM President among Newly Appointed Members for Vatican's Dicastery for Evangelization
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (249+ words) Sr. Jecinter Antoinette Okoth, FSSA On Tuesday, June 30, Pope Leo XIV appointed members and Consultors of the Dicastery for Evangelization, Section for First Evangelization and the New Particular Churches, including the President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa…...
SECAM: Congratulates Prelates, Priest Appointed to Vatican's Dicastery for Evangelization
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (296+ words) Sr. Jecinter Antoinette Okoth, FSSA The congratulatory message, signed by SECAM Secretary General Fr. Rafael Simbine Junior and dated Tuesday, June 30, addressed the four African prelates and one priest named as Members and Consultors of the Dicastery. In his message,…...
Letter of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States of America
3+ hour, 39+ min ago (142+ words) I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all Americans on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This semiquincentennial marks that defining moment in the history of the United States of America, July 4, 1776, that gave…...
Pope urges US to recommit to founding ideas of protecting life, human dignity on 250th anniversary
4+ hour, 33+ min ago (491+ words) Pope Leo XIV prayed Friday for the United States to recommit itself to its founding ideals of protecting life and human dignity as he participated remotely in an event on the eve of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence....
The US Catholic History You (Probably) Didn't Know
4+ hour, 36+ min ago (275+ words) Even before America was a nation, Catholics have shaped its history. Some Catholics, like President John F. Kennedy or soon-to-be Blessed Fulton Sheen, are well-known. Other people to note may not be household names, but they shaped America " along with other…...