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A year in, what’s on Pope Leo XIV’s to-do list? And what has he done so far?

May 8, 2026 / 6 minutes of reading

ROME — Unlike Pope Francis, who shook things up early on with a flurry of reforms, appointments and new structures, Pope Leo XIV has sought to find his footing and take a longer view of his pontificate. Leo has [...]

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Pope Leo XIV sought a pastoral role in his first year, but verbal sparring with Trump intervened

May 8, 2026 / 7 minutes of reading

President Donald Trump’s continuing criticisms – and Pope Leo’s increasingly bold retorts – complicated the effort and overshadowed Friday’s anniversary of Leo’s election. --- ROME — Pope Leo XIV had tried during his first year as pontiff to insist that his [...]

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The Catholic Church’s American Moment

May 8, 2026 / 5 minutes of reading

Three 2026 milestones mark a transformative "American moment" of global evangelical influence within the Catholic Church. The post The Catholic Church’s American Moment appeared first on The Catholic Thing. --- This year is special for American Catholics in two ways. First, there’s [...]

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Catholic counselor sues Oregon over $90k fine for not ‘blessing’ client’s lesbian relationship

May 8, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Supreme Court explicitly rejected the Beaver State's argument, that words alone are "professional conduct," when it stopped Colorado from punishing therapist for not affirming young clients' gender confusion, lawsuit says. --- Supreme Court explicitly rejected the Beaver State's argument, that words [...]

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Moms, Forget Work-Life Balance! Seek Family Flourishing Instead

May 7, 2026 / 8 minutes of reading

by Nadya Williams (@NadyaWilliams81) It is 9:44 am on a beautiful spring day, and I am seated by the door looking into my backyard. My seven-year-old is doing laps around the yard on her scooter, all speed, occasionally also striking [...]

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The Pontifical Swiss Guard’s newest recruits join the world’s oldest standing army, in photos

May 7, 2026 / 2 minutes of reading

Recruits joined the Vatican’s Pontifical Swiss Guard in a swearing-in ceremony presided over by Pope Leo XIV. The new guards suited up in distinctive yellow, blue and red uniforms and pledged to defend and serve the pope. --- VATICAN CITY — [...]

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Apostle Peter vs. modern Catholicism: Whose view on assurance is right?

May 7, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Do you see why Peter, if he was on Earth today, would not make a good Catholic theologian? --- Do you see why Peter, if he was on Earth today, would not make a good Catholic [...]

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Rubio walks diplomatic tightrope as Trump attacks Pope Leo

May 7, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

As U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio prepares for a high-profile meeting with Pope Leo XIV this week, President Donald Trump has intensified his attacks on the American-born pontiff, accusing The post Rubio walks diplomatic tightrope as Trump attacks Pope [...]

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‘Golden Thread of Devotion’: Trump’s National Day of Prayer Message

May 7, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

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On his 56th birthday, new bishop in Philippines appointed by Pope Leo XIV

May 6, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

A priest for 29 years, Bishop-designate Nick Argel Vaquilar holds a licentiate in theology and a doctorate in biblical theology. He has served as a parish priest, formator, professor, and rector. [...] --- A priest for 29 years, Bishop-designate Nick Argel [...]

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