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Chiclayo: A tale of two tables and one pope
It’s clear that when the pope arrives Nov. 13, it will be a welcome like no other, and that the memory of the American-born pontiff’s eight-year tenure as bishop has created …
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From the virtual to the sacramental: Hackathon in Rome reimagines parish life in age of AI
Catholic AI leaders explored tech-forward solutions to Church projects as part of a larger initiative that will reach four U.S. dioceses in early 2027. The hackathon “From Roadmap to Practice” …
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From the virtual to the sacramental: Hackathon in Rome reimagines parish life in age of AI
Inspired by Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, tech leaders, clergy, and educators gathered in Rome for a hackathon to reimagine parish life in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). …
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Tensions rise in Jordan after deadly October attack on Orthodox Christians
Al-Maghtas ruins on the Jordanian side of the Jordan River, believed to have been the location of the Baptism of Jesus and the ministry of John the Baptist. (Image: Producer …
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Pope Leo XIV Appoints Cistercian Monk As New Archbishop of Barcelona
undefinedArchbishop-elect Octavi Vilà of Barcelona, Spain, (then-bishop of Girona) greets Pope Leo XIV in the presence of the leadership of the Spanish bishops’ conference during the pope’s visit to Spain …
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Vatican official to visit Holy Land to bring closeness of Pope Leo XIV
Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti will visit Israel and Palestine from Nov. 16–21 on behalf of the pontiff. Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, celebrates the seventh …
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Vatican official to visit Holy Land to bring closeness of Pope Leo XIV
Amid the ongoing armed conflict in the Holy Land, Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, will make a pastoral visit to the region on behalf …
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Nations must advance climate funding, fossil fuel phaseout at COP31, Catholic groups say
Catholics attending the United Nations climate change summit in Turkey urged countries to refocus on phasing out fossil fuels and delivering funds to communities facing climate impacts.
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Pope Leo XIV appoints Cistercian monk as new archbishop of Barcelona
The new archbishop will take possession on Dec. 19 at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and St. Eulalia in Barcelona. A Mass of inauguration will follow at the Basilica …
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Pope Leo XIV appoints Cistercian monk as new archbishop of Barcelona
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Octavi Vilà Mayo of Girona, Spain, as the new archbishop of Barcelona, succeeding Cardinal Juan José Omella, who turned 80 in April. This is …