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4 economists, in Vatican newspaper, reflect on Pope Leo's Dilexi Te (CWN)

The Vatican newspaper marked the World Day of Social Justice by publishing four economists’ reflections on Dilexi Te, Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic exhortation on love for the poor.

Franciscan friar describes widespread suffering in Gaza, departure of Christians from Bethlehem (CWN)

A Franciscan friar who oversees 18 schools in the Holy Land described continued widespread suffering in Gaza, four months after the signing of the Gaza peace plan.

Pope fields questions from Roman priests, urges them to avoid AI in preparing homilies (CWN)

Pope Leo XIV fielded questions from four priests of the Diocese of Rome during his February 19 meeting with them in Paul VI Audience Hall. In addressing one of the questions, he urged priests to avoid AI in preparing homilies.

Full Text: Cardinal Dolan on Faith, Politics, Notre Dame, and the Future of NYC

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Dialogue Stalled: SSPX and Vatican at Impasse Over July 1 Consecrations

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Feb. 21 Saturday after Ash Wednesday; Opt. Mem. of St. Peter Damian, Bishop & Doctor, Opt. Mem.

Not only fasting, private prayer, and almsgiving, but also corporate worship helps to form the thorough Christian. All worship centers in Christ, the one mediator. His presence and priesthood are the hope of the world Through Him as their Head, all His members give the Trinity due homage, thanksgiving, and reparation. By worshiping together, men express their dependence upon one another and deepen their vital unity.

Pope Leo XIV Sends Message Urging Renewal at Los Angeles Religious Education Congress

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Jesus Rebukes the Devil and Reminds Us What Serving God Looks Like

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1 Cuban Bishop Able to Meet With Pope Leo XIV Despite Country’s Fuel Crisis

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Adult baptisms surge in Belgium (Pillar)

The number of adult baptisms in Belgium is expected to grow from 534 in 2025 to 689 in 2026, as a trend of steady growth continues.

In 2010, there were 143 adult baptisms in Belgium; in 2015, 180; in 2020, 305.

The Western European nation of 12 million (map) is 61% Christian (58% Catholic) and 9% Muslim.