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Vatican

Prayer, social justice are inseparable, pope tells the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

August 28, 2026

Nation

Dolly Parton’s life of faith

August 27, 2026

Nation

Protestantism, piccolos and priesthood: Rector’s journey to leading the nation’s first seminary

August 26, 2026

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US Catholics stunned, overjoyed at history-making American Pope Leo XIV

May 8, 2025

Vatican

First American pope: White Sox fan, Villanova grad, Peru missionary, Vatican leader

May 8, 2025

Vatican

Full text of ‘urbi at orbi blessing by Pope Leo XIV

May 8, 2025

Nation

Trump, US political leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV: ‘A great honor for our country’

May 8, 2025

Vatican

‘A missionary at heart’: Catholic groups welcome Pope Leo XIV, first US-born pope

May 8, 2025