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This series follows the election, installation, and early pontificate of Pope Leo XIV, offering continuing coverage of his vision, teachings, and leadership of the universal Church. From the Sistine Chapel to Saint Peter’s Square, and beyond, the Catholic Standard chronicles the first steps of this new chapter in the life of the Church.

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During a Nov. 15 commemoration of Black Catholic History Month at Sacred Heart Church in Bowie, Maryland, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington unveiled a new project that seeks to “honor those enslaved by the Catholic Church in Maryland.”

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From Catholic University to the Pentagon to Annapolis, Sen. Mary Beth Carozza grounds public service in faith

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Iran’s exiled Christians watch events unfolding across Middle East with hope and fear

Drone strike on Iraqi Catholic Church complex reopens old wounds

Catholic sisters to host livestream prayer for peace as violence continues in Iran, Middle East

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Pope Leo XIV meets with authors of book on Latin Mass in US

CUA student among ‘perpetual pilgrims’ to travel National Eucharistic Pilgrimage patriotic route

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