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5 days ago | 
catholicworldreport.com | AC Wimmer |Robert Barron
How can three French saints spark missionary momentum? Leo’s call for spiritual renewal By AC Wimmer for CNA Pope Leo XIV speaks in front of the famous icon at the Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano, Italy, on Saturday, May 10, 2025. / Credit: Vatican MediaCNA Newsroom, Jun 1, 2025 / 19:56 pm (CNA).
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6 days ago | 
catholicworldreport.com | AC Wimmer |Carl Olson
Pope Leo XIV tells families they are the cradle of humanity’s future at jubilee celebration By AC Wimmer for CNA Pope Leo waving at the crowds gathered on St. Peter’s Square for the Jubilee for Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly, June 1, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNACNA Newsroom, Jun 1, 2025 / 07:31 am (CNA).
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1 week ago | 
catholicworldreport.com | AC Wimmer |Carl Olson
Pope Leo XIV ordains 11 new priests for Rome, urges transparent priesthood By AC Wimmer for CNA Pope Leo XIV delivers his homily during the ordination of 11 new priests for the Diocese of Rome at St. Peter’s Basilica on May 31, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNACNA Newsroom, May 31, 2025 / 09:30 am (CNA).
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4 weeks ago | 
catholicworldreport.com | AC Wimmer |Carl Olson
Powerful symbols: Vatican releases Pope Leo XIV’s official portrait and signature By AC Wimmer for CNA A cropped version of the official portrait of Pope Leo XIV, published by the Vatican on May 10, 2025. / Vatican MediaRome Newsroom, May 10, 2025 / 10:30 am (CNA). The Vatican unveiled Pope Leo XIV’s official portrait and signature Saturday, revealing the American pontiff’s embrace of traditional papal elements just two days after his historic election.
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4 weeks ago | 
dio.org | AC Wimmer |Hannah Brockhaus
By AC Wimmer and Hannah Brockhaus of CatholicNews AgencyCardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the 267th pope of the Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo XIV, on May 9. White smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel at 6:09 p.m. Rome time on Thursday, signaling that the College of Cardinals had chosen a successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21.
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1 month ago | 
catholicworldreport.com | AC Wimmer |Carl Olson
BREAKING: Black smoke rises from Sistine Chapel as Thursday morning voting concludes without a pope By AC Wimmer for CNA Black smoke billows from the chimney at 11:53 am local time over St. Peter’s square on May 8, 2025 / Vatican MediaRome Newsroom, May 8, 2025 / 05:51 am (CNA). Black smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel at 11:51 am Rome time on Thursday, signaling that the cardinals voting at the conclave have not yet elected a new pope.
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1 month ago | 
catholicnewsagency.com | AC Wimmer
The Vatican announced Monday that the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor will begin on May 7, as the Church enters the final preparatory phase for choosing its 267th pope.
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1 month ago | 
dio.org | Hannah Brockhaus |AC Wimmer
By Hannah Brockhaus and AC Wimmer of Catholic News AgencyROME – Pope Francis was buried April 26 in the Basilica of St. Mary Major after his coffin crossed the center of Rome, marking the pontiff’s final goodbye to the Eternal City. After the celebration of the funeral Mass in St. Peter’s Square, the pope’s coffin left the Vatican via the Perugino Gate at 12:30 p.m. local time.
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1 month ago | 
catholicworldreport.com | AC Wimmer |George Weigel
New Zealand cardinal reflects on ‘beautiful’ Pope Francis funeral as cardinals prepare for conclave By AC Wimmer for CNA Cardinal John Dew speaking during a press conference in Wellington, New Zealand / New Zealand Catholic Bishops ConferenceCNA Newsroom, Apr 27, 2025 / 00:01 am (CNA). In an emotional tribute, Cardinal John Dew of New Zealand on Sunday reflected on both the late pontiff’s lasting legacy and the solemn simplicity of his funeral liturgy.
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1 month ago | 
catholiceducation.org | AC Wimmer |John Cuddeback |George Weigel
France’s Catholic Church will welcome more than 10,384 adult catechumens at Easter this year, marking a 45% increase from 2024 figures, according to data released by the French Bishops’ Conference. The French report reveals the highest numbers ever recorded since the survey began over 20 years ago. Even more striking is the demographic shift — young adults now constitute the largest segment of converts.
