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Christopher Wells
US bishops urge international community to work for peace
As mutual attacks between Israel and Iran continue for the fifth straight day, the Bishops of the United States call on their own country, and the wider international community, to engage in diplomatic efforts to promote peace in the Middle East. By Christopher Wells The Bishops of the United States …
Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati to be canonized together
Pope Leo XIV presides at an Ordinary Public Consistory for the Vote on Causes for Canonization, which gave formal approval for the canonizations of eight Blesseds, and set the date for their canonizations. By Salvatore Cernuzio and Christopher Wells Pope Leo XIV held the first Ordinary Public Consistory of his …
Pope at Audience: There is no cry God does not hear
Pope Leo XIV holds his weekly General Audience and reflects on the Gospel account of the healing of the blind man who cried out to Jesus and began to follow Him after his sight was restored. By Christopher Wells Pope Leo XIV used his catechesis at Wednesday’s General Audience to …
Denver Archbishop calls for end to violence that ‘only fuels hatred’
Expressing his deep sadness at news of an antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, the Archbishop of Denver, Samuel Aquila, calls for prayers for victims, saying, “This type of violence must come to an end, as it only fuels hatred.” By Christopher Wells Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver says he was …
Pope Leo XIV’s pectoral cross contains a relic of St. Leo the Great
On the day of his election, Pope Leo XIV received the gift of a silver pectoral cross containing the relics of Pope St. Leo the Great, as well as three Augustinian bishops: St. Augustine, St. Thomas of Villanova, and Blessed Anselmo Polanco, a Spanish bishop martyred in the country’s civil …
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and ceasefire in Gaza
Pope Leo XIV reiterates his appeal for peace in Ukraine and calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, along with the liberation of hostages and renewed efforts to protect children. By Christopher Wells Pope Leo XIV forcefully appealed for a “ceasefire now!” in Gaza, along with the liberation of all hostages, …
Pope Leo XIV to Eastern Catholics: The Church needs you
Pope Leo XIV welcomes Eastern Catholics to the Vatican for the Jubilee of Eastern Churches, and highlights the need to preserve their traditions and pray for true peace, “which is reconciliation, forgiveness, and the courage to turn the page and start anew.” By Christopher Wells Pope Leo XIV welcomed Eastern …
