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Pope Leo XIV and Patriarch Bartholomew sign document urging progress on Christian unity
Mural unveiled at St. Patrick's Cathedral sends message on immigration
In first interview Pope Leo XIV takes on billionaires, polarization, and war
A new pope’s call to unity
I was in the second row for Pope Leo’s installation. I am cautiously optimistic about what I heard.
At White Sox' stadium mass, Chicago celebrates Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV draws praise on handling sexual abuse—and some complicated allegations
Five things to know about Pope Leo XIV
Cardinals' homilies before conclave speak volumes
Mourning Pope Francis—and his limits
As a progressive Catholic, I admired Francis. As a woman and a feminist, I was often disappointed by him.
135 cardinals will elect the next pope. Francis picked 108 of them.
Catholic bishops say they will no longer partner with US on refugee work and children's services
Some Catholic women go on Lenten strike to highlight their work in the church
In Vatican summit's final document, delegates call for more lay and female church leaders
US Catholics express hope, tempered expectations as synod begins
Priest removes Indigenous art from New Mexico Catholic church, shocks parishioners
Pope Francis apologizes for using homophobic slurs while saying 'no' to gay priests
New Vatican document condemns gender theory, surrogacy
Sr. Mary Roger Thibodeaux, noted 'Black power' nun, dies at 86
Nuns alleging abuse by former Jesuit Marko Rupnik plead with Francis for investigation
Francis calls relations with China 'respectful' after Mongolia trip