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Pope John Paul II died 19 years ago. This was the last time he appeared in St. Peter's Square. Pray for us, Saint John Paul II the Great!

Pope John Paul II died 19 years ago. This was the last time he appeared in St. Peter's Square. Pray for us, Saint John Paul II the Great!

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Pope Leo’s run‑in with a rogue fly during his trip to Equatorial Guinea was an unexpected comedy break — a light reminder that the man who leads the Catholic Church is still just human and wonderfully, hilariously relatable.

Pope Leo’s run‑in with a rogue fly during his trip to Equatorial Guinea was an unexpected comedy break — a light reminder that the man who leads the Catholic Church is still just human and wonderfully, hilariously relatable.

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A visibly moved Pope Leo, who calls himself “a son of Saint Augustine,” prayed among the ruins of Hippo in Annaba, Algeria, where the great Doctor of the Church served as bishop and shepherd for more than 30 years until his death. This may be one of the pope’s most personal moments in Africa, a quiet encounter with the roots of his own spiritual father.

A visibly moved Pope Leo, who calls himself “a son of Saint Augustine,” prayed among the ruins of Hippo in Annaba, Algeria, where the great Doctor of the Church served as bishop and shepherd for more than 30 years until his death. This may be one of the pope’s most personal moments in Africa, a quiet encounter with the roots of his own spiritual father.

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21 years ago today, our beloved Pope St. John Paul II entered into eternal life. On March 30, 2005, he made his final public appearance at the window of St. Peter’s, uniting his suffering to Christ as he prepared to go to the Father.

21 years ago today, our beloved Pope St. John Paul II entered into eternal life. On March 30, 2005, he made his final public appearance at the window of St. Peter’s, uniting his suffering to Christ as he prepared to go to the Father.

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Join us in praying for Pope Francis' swift recovery and his intentions. The Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word, the community of friars founded in 1987 by Mother Angelica, offered this prayer for Pope Francis: Heavenly Father, We thank you for the loving service of Pope Francis and the hope he has inspired in so many in your great mercy. Have mercy on him in his illness now, we pray, and guide the medical staff in his care. Grant him peace and healing. Through Christ our Lord. Amen

Join us in praying for Pope Francis' swift recovery and his intentions. The Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word, the community of friars founded in 1987 by Mother Angelica, offered this prayer for Pope Francis: Heavenly Father, We thank you for the loving service of Pope Francis and the hope he has inspired in so many in your great mercy. Have mercy on him in his illness now, we pray, and guide the medical staff in his care. Grant him peace and healing. Through Christ our Lord. Amen

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In an emotional moment, Pope Leo XIV breaks protocol to share an embrace with his older brother Louis after his inaugural Mass. Right after seeing Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the pontiff saw his brother among the delegations in attendance.

In an emotional moment, Pope Leo XIV breaks protocol to share an embrace with his older brother Louis after his inaugural Mass. Right after seeing Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the pontiff saw his brother among the delegations in attendance.

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What a kickoff for the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress! Jesus just arrived at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Over 50,000 people are expected to attend this historic event. #eucharisticcongress #eucharisticrevival

What a kickoff for the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress! Jesus just arrived at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Over 50,000 people are expected to attend this historic event. #eucharisticcongress #eucharisticrevival

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Pope Leo XIV's first popemobile ride!

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Pope Leo XIV's first popemobile ride!

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Pope Leo XIV gives a shout out to pilgrims from New Jersey, the Catholic Music Awards group and the EWTN Global Catholic Network Summer Academy! Thank you Holy Father!

Pope Leo XIV gives a shout out to pilgrims from New Jersey, the Catholic Music Awards group and the EWTN Global Catholic Network Summer Academy! Thank you Holy Father!

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We don't know how he does it, but Pope Leo has surpassed all levels of tenderness in Spain. These images come to us from the Gran Canaria stadium, during the Mass he celebrated tonight. Video: Álvaro de Juana / EWTN News

We don't know how he does it, but Pope Leo has surpassed all levels of tenderness in Spain. These images come to us from the Gran Canaria stadium, during the Mass he celebrated tonight. Video: Álvaro de Juana / EWTN News

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Cardinal Robert Prevost entered the conclave as a cardinal and left as Pope Leo XIV - the 267th pope of the Catholic Church and the first Pope in history from the United States of America. #Conclave2025

Cardinal Robert Prevost entered the conclave as a cardinal and left as Pope Leo XIV - the 267th pope of the Catholic Church and the first Pope in history from the United States of America. #Conclave2025

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Pope Leo XIV told EWTN News he “cannot comment” on Jimmy Lai, the Catholic founder and publisher of the outspoken pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily, who was sentenced Feb. 9 on charges Chinese authorities say violate national security laws. The pope instead urged for peace, telling reporters: “Let’s pray for less hatred and more peace, and work for authentic dialogue.”

Pope Leo XIV told EWTN News he “cannot comment” on Jimmy Lai, the Catholic founder and publisher of the outspoken pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily, who was sentenced Feb. 9 on charges Chinese authorities say violate national security laws. The pope instead urged for peace, telling reporters: “Let’s pray for less hatred and more peace, and work for authentic dialogue.”

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A profound silence fell over Madrid’s usually bustling streets as Pope Leo elevated the Body and Blood of Christ during Holy Mass on Corpus Christi Sunday.

A profound silence fell over Madrid’s usually bustling streets as Pope Leo elevated the Body and Blood of Christ during Holy Mass on Corpus Christi Sunday.

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On March 13, 2013, the conclave elected Jorge Mario Bergoglio as the new pontiff and the world came to know Pope Francis. A little over 12 years later, on April 20, 2025, from the same balcony where he first appeared to lead the Church, he came out one last time to say farewell to us and impart his final urbi et orbi blessing. The next day, he entered eternal life.

On March 13, 2013, the conclave elected Jorge Mario Bergoglio as the new pontiff and the world came to know Pope Francis. A little over 12 years later, on April 20, 2025, from the same balcony where he first appeared to lead the Church, he came out one last time to say farewell to us and impart his final urbi et orbi blessing. The next day, he entered eternal life.

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Pope Leo XIV thrilled the young crowds with a surprise ride on the popemobile after the Welcome Mass of the Jubilee of Youth! He went beyond St. Peter's Square and greeted the pilgrims by continuing down Via della Conciliazione.

Pope Leo XIV thrilled the young crowds with a surprise ride on the popemobile after the Welcome Mass of the Jubilee of Youth! He went beyond St. Peter's Square and greeted the pilgrims by continuing down Via della Conciliazione.

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The cardinals at the Vatican paying their final respects to Pope Francis, before his coffin is carried out to St. Peter's Square during his funeral.

The cardinals at the Vatican paying their final respects to Pope Francis, before his coffin is carried out to St. Peter's Square during his funeral.

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It’s 2 a.m., and this pilgrim is still praying at the Vigil of the Jubilee of Youth. Tonight, in Tor Vergata, the hope of the world and the future of the Church shine brightly.

It’s 2 a.m., and this pilgrim is still praying at the Vigil of the Jubilee of Youth. Tonight, in Tor Vergata, the hope of the world and the future of the Church shine brightly.

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Pope Leo XIV delivered a special blessing to a man on Wednesday morning during his audience at the Jubilee of the Eastern Churches. The compassionate act was moving for onlookers. #popeleo #popeleoxiv #pope #leoxiv #catholic #catholicchurch

Pope Leo XIV delivered a special blessing to a man on Wednesday morning during his audience at the Jubilee of the Eastern Churches. The compassionate act was moving for onlookers. #popeleo #popeleoxiv #pope #leoxiv #catholic #catholicchurch

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Cardinal Ernest Simoni, 97, who was tortured by Albaniaʼs communist regime, climbed Apparition Hill in Medjugorje on June 23, the day before the 45th anniversary of the start of the alleged apparitions. Six young people claimed to have seen the Virgin Mary for the first time on June 24, 1981, the feast day of St. John the Baptist, on Mount Podbrdo. Since then, some of those visionaries say they still receive messages from the Mother of God on a daily basis. Following a lengthy investigation, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith approved a document in 2024 titled The Queen of Peace, which acknowledges the spiritual fruits that have been borne, finds no obstacles in the alleged messages received, and makes no pronouncement regarding the supernatural nature of the phenomena. Assisted by young people from the Cenacolo Community, who carried the cardinal part of the way as he was seated on a litter, the Albanian cardinal traversed a portion of the rocky path on foot, though not without difficulty. Along the way, he blessed those present who stopped to greet him. Upon reaching the summit of the mountain, he prayed the rosary beside the statue of the Virgin Mary and blessed the water with which he sprinkled the crowd before returning. The footage of this pilgrimage, provided by María Visión Medjugorje, bears witness to the determination of the cardinal who, as a priest, endured the communist dictatorship of Enver Hoxha, the man who proclaimed Albania to be “the first atheist state in the world." Born in 1928 in the village of Troshani, the young Simoni underwent formation with the Franciscans from 1938 to 1948, until a bloody religious persecution eliminated the communityʼs superiors and forced him to continue his formation in secret. In 1956, he was ordained a priest at St. Stephenʼs Cathedral in the Archdiocese of Shkodrë-Pult. Seven years later, after celebrating Christmas Eve Mass on Dec. 24, 1963, he was arrested by four agents and informed that he would be executed by hanging, accused of having celebrated a Mass for the repose of the soul of recently assassinated U.S. President John F. Kennedy at the behest of St. Paul VI. According to his own account, an attempt was made to entrap him by placing another prisoner in his cell who began complaining about the Communist Party. News of his preaching about love for oneʼs enemies while in prison reached the dictator, who decided to commute his sentence to 28 years of forced labor. During those years, he continued to celebrate Mass and exercise his priestly ministry clandestinely. In 1973, he was once again sentenced to death, accused of inciting a rebellion. However, exonerating testimony prevented the immediate execution of the sentence, and he remained in prison for another 18 years until his release in 1981. He continued his pastoral work in secret for another nine years, until the fall of the communist regime in 1990. “The Lord has helped me to serve so many people and to reconcile many, driving hatred and the devil away from the hearts of men,” he stated upon concluding his testimony before Pope Francis in October 2016. A month later, Simoni was created a cardinal at the consistory held on Nov. 19, 2016.

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