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Archbishop of Westminster receives pallium: ‘It’s a very powerful sign'

Archbishop Richard Moth was one of the thirty-five men who received the pallium from Pope Leo XIV. In an interview with Vatican News, he describes the important symbol of the pallium, outlines his new role as the President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, and expresses hope to continue dialogue with the Church of England.

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Venezuela rescue efforts continue as 50,000 reported missing

In the wake of Pope Leo XIV's prayers for the people of Venezuela struck by a succession of deadly earthquakes last week, a 4.6-magnitude aftershock ⁠hit north of the ⁠capital, Caracas, early ⁠on Monday, while ⁠rescue teams continued their fourth day of round-the-clock work in the hope of finding survivors.

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Pope thanks those who support his ministry through Peter’s Pence collection

On the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, patron saints of Rome, Pope Leo XIV expresses gratitude for the faithful’s support of the Peter’s Pence collection and greets all those who live in the Italian capital.

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Catholic anti-trafficking leaders meet in Thailand to strengthen global response

Thailand hosts Catholic anti-trafficking leaders from 23 countries this week as the Talitha Kum network promotes education, grassroots leadership, and international cooperation to combat human trafficking and modern exploitation.

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Pope at Angelus: Sts. Peter and Paul embody Church’s unity in diversity

At the Angelus prayer on the Solemnity of Peter and Paul, Pope Leo XIV says the Holy Apostles were very different in character and upbringing, but the Holy Spirit brought them to unity for the good of the Church.

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Liberia: A Catholic sister’s mission in the community

“In Liberia, education is more than the transmission of knowledge; it is a ministry of evangelization, healing, hope, and nation-building,” says Sr. Philomena W. Jappah, a member of the Sisters of the Holy Family, Education Secretary of the Diocese of Cape Palmas and National Coordinator for Catholic Schools in Liberia. Her daily work places her at the intersection of faith, education, and social transformation.

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Pope invites new Archbishops to be 'Good Shepherds' on Feast of Saints Peter and Paul

During the Mass for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to be inspired by the two Patrons of Rome who, despite their flaws, became extraordinary witnesses to the Gospel. He also invites the new Metropolitan Archbishops receiving their pallium to imitate the Lord and be Good Shepherds to the faithful entrusted to them.

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Italian NGO helps bring clean water to villages in Ethiopia

Five water supply systems, built in partnership with the authorities of the Basketo, Semen Ari, and Geze Gofa districts, are now bringing clean water to local villages, together with support from the Comunità Volontari per il Mondo (CVM) - an Italian NGO that has been working in the country since 1980.

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Pope Leo prays for Venezuela as quake death toll rises

Pope Leo XIV expresses his solidarity and calls for prayers for the people of Venezuela, as the death toll from two earthquakes rises sharply.

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Pope at Angelus: Love involves detachment, loss, hospitality

At the Angelus prayer, Pope Leo XIV says that true love requires us to be detached, accept loss, and provide hospitality to those in need.

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