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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis, who took his name from the patron saint of ecology — St. Francis of Assisi — died the day before Earth Day and about five weeks before the 10th anniversary of his landmark encyclical on care for creation. Dated May 24, the solemnity of Pentecost in 2015, the document,…
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The fact that Robert Cardinal Prevost has taken the name Leo IV, indicating his respect for his predecessor, Leo XIII, provides Catholics with a strong incentive to return to the latter’s encyclicals. Pope Leo’s encyclical Rerum Novarum which the new pope mentioned in particular, deals with the worker. The encyclical outlined here, Aeterni Patris, concerns…
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The first moment we encounter Mary in the Gospel is when she is visited by the archangel, Gabriel, in Nazareth, where he announced that she would conceive and bear the Incarnate Son of God to the world. Ultimately, her response was, “Behold I am the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me…
Reading 1 Acts 15:22-31 The Apostles and presbyters, in agreement with the whole Church, decided to choose representatives and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. The ones chosen were Judas, who was called Barsabbas, and Silas, leaders among the brothers. This is the letter delivered by them: “The Apostles and the presbyters,…
During His conversation with the apostles on the night of His arrest, Jesus looks into the future. What does He see? Gospel (Read Jn. 14:23-29) In a long section of St. John’s Gospel that we call “the Last Supper Discourse” (see Jn. 13-17), Jesus begins to anticipate His departure from this world and what that…
St. John Baptist Rossi was born in 1698 in the village of Voltaggio, Italy. From an early age, he showed a deep love for God and a special compassion for the poor and sick. Moving to Rome as a teenager to pursue his studies for the priesthood, he battled serious health issues throughout his life…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Recognizing themselves as members of the one body of Christ, all Catholics should sense an urgency to share the Gospel message of God’s love with others and to welcome them as brothers and sisters, Pope Leo XIV said. “Our world, wounded by war, violence and injustice, needs to hear the Gospel…
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St. John Baptist de de Rossi, also known as Giovanni Battista de’ Rossi, was born on February 22, 1698 in Voltaggio, Italy. He was the fourth child of Charles de Rossi and Frances Anfossi, known to be a holy and faith filled couple. Though John’s family was not financially wealthy, they were rich in faith….
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WASHINGTON – Pope Leo XIV has appointed Most Reverend Michael Pham, auxiliary bishop of San Diego and diocesan administrator, as the Bishop of San Diego. The appointment was publicized in Washington, D.C. on May 22, 2025, by Monsignor Većeslav Tumir, chargé d’ affaires, a.i. of the Apostolic Nunciature, in the temporary absence of Cardinal Christophe…
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Reading 1 Acts 15:7-21 After much debate had taken place, Peter got up and said to the Apostles and the presbyters, “My brothers, you are well aware that from early days God made his choice among you that through my mouth the Gentiles would hear the word of the Gospel and believe. And God, who…