Catholic Church

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, and offers a Happy Mother’s Day – National

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Pope Leo XIV called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff that featured some symbolic gestures suggesting a message of unity in a polarized Catholic Church. “I, too, address the world’s great powers by repeating the ever-present call ‘never again war,’” Leo said from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica to an estimated 100,000 people below. It was the first time that Leo had returned … Read more

Before being named Pope Leo XIV, he was Cardinal Robert Prevost. Who is he? – National

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Robert Prevost, the choice of the world’s Catholic cardinals to serve as leader of the 1.4-billion-member Church, is the first pope from the United States and a relative unknown on the global stage. Aged 69 and originally from Chicago, Prevost has spent most of his career as a missionary in Peru and became a cardinal only in … Read more

Cardinals urged before conclave to pick pope who seeks unity – National

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With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals on Wednesday began centuries-old rituals to elect a successor to Pope Francis, celebrating a morning Mass before opening the most geographically diverse conclave in the faith’s 2,000-year history. The dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, presided … Read more

Indigenous leaders hope Vatican continues reconciliation efforts advanced by Francis – National

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Indigenous leaders in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis say they hope the Vatican continues to promote the reconciliation efforts he championed during his papacy. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says the pontiff’s apology for widespread abuses in the residential school system was a significant step in addressing historical injustices. Canada’s first Indigenous governor general … Read more

Lethbridge residents reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis – Lethbridge

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After an appearance on Easter Sunday and an image of recovery, Pope Francis passed away Monday at the age of 88. His legacy has undoubtedly affected billions worldwide, including in Lethbridge and across southern Alberta. “It was really crazy to see, especially on Easter weekend. It was really devastating, too, just because he’s been around … Read more

Pope Francis set to be discharged after 38 days in hospital – National

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After 38 days battling a life-threatening case of pneumonia in both lungs, Pope Francis will be released from the hospital on Sunday, his doctors said. Francis will, however, require at least two months of rest and rehabilitation as he continues recovering back at the Vatican, Gemelli medical director Dr. Sergio Alfieri said on Saturday. Francis … Read more

When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next – National

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The pope looms so large in everyday Italian life that there are lots of expressions that make light of even a dark event like his death. “A pope dies, they make another,” goes one, suggesting how life goes on. “Every death of a pope …” starts another, indicating a rare occurrence. But the one most … Read more