Pro-labor Cardinal ‘Rejoiced’ at Pope’s Name Choice
With artificial intelligence threatening jobs, Cardinal Michael Czerny says Leo XIV will renew Catholic social teaching on labor.
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Tag: Pope Francis
Leo XIV Becomes the First American Pope
Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and longtime missioner in Peru, is elected on the second day of the conclave, becoming the first American pope.
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To Smell like the Sheep: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll sister reflects on the Mass readings and Pope Francis’ encouragement to “smell like the sheep” in ministry.
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Pope’s ‘Vehicle of Hope’ for Gaza’s Children
As a final act of compassion, Pope Francis donated his popemobile to be converted into a mobile health for vulnerable children in Gaza.
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Pope Francis Honored at Final Memorial Mass
Pope Francis was remembered as a tireless and faithful shepherd during the last Mass of a nine-day period of mourning at the Vatican.
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Pope Francis’ Empowerment of Women in the Church Leaves a Lasting Legacy
During his 12 years of papacy, Pope Francis appointed several women to positions of importance, opening roles of leadership in the Church.
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Pope Francis: In the Heart of the People
Pope Francis’ legacy of missionary discipleship will live on, writes the publisher of Maryknoll’s Orbis Books.
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Pope’s Life, Leadership, Placed Latin America at Center of the Church
Pope Francis brought the voice and vision of Latin America to the heart of the Church, defending...
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Like His Namesake, Pope Francis Loved Creation
Care for creation was a signature of Pope Francis’ papacy, building on his predecessors’ examples and imitating Saint Francis of Assisi.
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Global Pastor: Pope Francis Taught Mercy, Mission
Pope Francis died early in the morning today, Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. He served as pontiff for 12 years.
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Holy See at UN Warns of Need for Nuclear Disarmament, AI Regulation
The Holy See’s permanent observer to the U.N., Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, calls on all nations to “overcome the fallacy of nuclear deterrence.”
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Pope Surprises Pilgrims during Jubilee of the Sick
Still recovering from his own health crisis, Pope Francis greets pilgrims at the Mass for the Jubilee of the Sick and Health Care Workers.
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