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Pope Leo XIV starts respiratory physical therapy a day after lung cancer surgery

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Photo Gallery: Bishops Studniewski and Boxie Ordained as Auxiliary Bishops for Washington

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Archangel Mass at St. Michael’s in Ridge honors those who serve and protect

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Catholic, evangelical leaders issue joint call for compassionate immigration reform

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Cardinal Tagle reads Pope Leo's homily to bishops: 'The world has no future without strong families'

Trump revives baseless claims about Haitian migrants in Ohio while touting deportations

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US bishops, lawmakers offer prayers for Pope Leo after cancer diagnosis

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Novena, resources respond to ‘urgent pastoral challenge’ of mental health

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Care for Creation

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Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for September is ‘for the care of water’

Pope Leo says, ‘It is not yet too late’ to care for creation

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