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Italian Cardinal Named President of Vatican Bank Oversight Commission

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As Lent Approaches, Mary Shows Us How to Share in Christ’s Passion

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‘Bernadette, The Musical’ Brings Inspiring Story of Marian Visionary to the U.S.

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How New York’s Catholic Leader Became America’s Archbishop

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Renewing America Begins With Renewing Catholic Universities

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Papal prayer for victims of DR Congo mine collapse (Dicastery for Communication (Italian))

Pope Leo XIV offered prayers for the victims of the Rubaya mine collapse, which left over 200 dead in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

“I assure you of my prayers for the numerous victims of the landslide in a mine in North Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of Congo,” Pope Leo told pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his February 1 Angelus address. “May the Lord sustain those people who suffer so much!”

The Pope’s remarks about the mine collapse were omitted from the Vatican’s English translation of his words.

Pope expresses gratitude to his attendants (Dicastery for Communication)

Pope Leo XIV expressed gratitude to his ushers and other attendants in a February 1 audience.

“Whether prince or pilgrim, patriarch or postulant, the solicitude of the Successor of Peter remains the same towards all and loving towards each one,” Pope Leo said during the February 1 audience, which took place in Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace. “The sober beauty that characterizes papal protocol is reflected in in your every gesture.”

“Thinking of the history of those who have gone before you, bear witness to their values with a consistent life, knowing well that the service of honor certainly requires a particular code of ethics, but even more so a solid faith, and therefore a spiritual style marked by devotion to the Church and the Pope,” the Pontiff said. “May your daily actions, posture and gaze always be a shining reflection of this.”