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@CatholicNews@na.social · Apr 15, 2026
An expert on what a Blessed Fulton Sheen brings to US today With Fulton J. Sheen’s beatification around the corner this fall, few know him as well as expert Dr. Peter Howard, who has dedicated over a quarter century to studying Sheen’s life, writing, and spirituality. Howard says that the timing of Sheen’s beatification is no coincidence, but “heaven’s spotlight on the saint God gave the Church Read More… An expert on what a Blessed Fulton Sheen brings ...... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/04/15/an-expert-on-what-a-blessed-fulton-sheen-brings-to-us-today/ #Catholic #Aleteia #Saint
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Apr 15, 2026
Pope Leo leaves Augustine’s land and is off to Cameroon After 48 hours in Algeria, Pope Leo XIV boarded a flight Wednesday bound for Yaoundé, Cameroon, the second stop on his tour of Africa. The ITA Airways Airbus took off at 10.16 am local time and is due to land in the Cameroonian capital at 3.20 pm, following a flight of around five hours. On Read More… Pope Leo leaves Augustine’s land and is off to Cameroon... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/04/15/pope-leo-leaves-augustines-land-and-is-off-to-cameroon/ #Catholic #Aleteia #PopeLeo
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Apr 15, 2026
Pope Leo XIV summons all cardinals for a June meeting In an April 12 letter addressed to the world’s cardinals and made public on Tuesday, April 14, Pope Leo XIV announced an upcoming consistory, to take place on June 26 and 27. The cardinals will focus on evangelization, “necessary reforms of the processes of Christian initiation,” and “the effectiveness of ecclesial communication.” Pope Leo XIV Read More… Pope Leo XIV summons all cardinals for a...... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/04/15/pope-leo-xiv-summons-all-cardinals-for-a-june-meeting/ #Catholic #Aleteia #PopeLeo
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Apr 15, 2026
Leo says this letter can help you pray: Here’s what it says Aboard the papal flight to Algeria this week. Pope Leo XIV, speaking with journalists, pointed to a fourth-century letter: Letter 130 to Proba by St. Augustine of Hippo. The recommendation opens a window into the Pope’s Augustinian identity — one he has embraced openly since his election, calling himself a “son of Augustine.” That heritage Read More… Leo says this letter can help you pray: Here...... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/04/15/leo-says-this-letter-can-help-you-pray-heres-what-it-says/ #Catholic #Aleteia #PopeLeo
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Apr 15, 2026
Insights from Leo’s homily at Augustine’s basilica In the Basilica dedicated to St. Augustine of Hippo in Annaba, Pope Leo XIV delivered a homily that brought his Augustinian heritage into focus. Preaching in the very land where Augustine served as bishop, the Pope drew on the Gospel of John to speak about one of Christianity’s most demanding and hopeful themes: the call Read More… Insights from Leo’s homily at Augustine’s basilica... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/04/15/insights-from-leos-homily-at-augustines-basilica/ #Catholic #Aleteia #PopeLeo
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Apr 11, 2026
All have a place in mosaic of peace, says Pope at Vigil “The Rosary, like other ancient forms of prayer, has united us this evening in its steady rhythm built on repetition,” Pope Leo said after leading the Glorious Mysteries during a Prayer Vigil for Peace at St. Peter’s. “Peace,” he continued, “gains ground in the same way: word by word, deed by deed, just as a Read More… All have a place in mosaic of peace, says Pope at Vigil... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/04/11/all-have-a-place-in-mosaic-of-peace-says-pope-at-vigil/ #Catholic #Aleteia #PopeLeo
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Apr 08, 2026
Pope Leo reflects on what everyone is called to do Pope Leo XIV, in continuing his series of teachings on the documents of Vatican II, took up this April 8 one of the most commented chapters of the document on the Church. He spoke about what Lumen Gentium “dedicates an entire chapter” to, and what is called the “universal vocation to holiness.” Holiness, according to Read More… Pope Leo reflects on what everyone is called to do... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/04/08/pope-leo-reflects-on-what-everyone-is-called-to-do/ #Catholic #Aleteia #PopeLeo
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Apr 04, 2026
Pope Leo speaks with 2 leaders in war: Israel, Ukraine presidents On the eve of Easter, Leo XIV spoke by telephone with two heads of state from warring regions: he talked with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Holy See Press Office reported on April 3, 2026. Though their presidents, the Pope wished these lands “a just and lasting peace.” On Read More… Pope Leo speaks with 2 leaders in war: Israel, Ukraine pres...... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/04/04/pope-leo-speaks-with-2-leaders-in-war-israel-ukraine-presidents/ #Catholic #Aleteia #PopeLeo
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Apr 04, 2026
Military archbishop says Iran war fails “just war” criteria The archbishop responsible for Catholic ministry to U.S. service members has publicly questioned whether an American war with Iran could meet the moral standards of Catholic teaching, pointing instead to diplomacy. Speaking April 2 on CBS News’ Face the Nation (the interview will be aired on April 5), Archbishop Timothy Broglio said the current conflict Read More… Military archbishop says Iran ...... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/04/04/military-archbishop-says-iran-war-fails-just-war-criteria/ #Catholic #Aleteia #Bishop
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Apr 04, 2026
Pictures from Pope’s moving Via Crucis at Colosseum On April 3, 2026, Leo XIV participated for the first time as Successor of Peter in the Stations of the Cross in Rome. This devotional act, which commemorates the final hours of Jesus’ life, took place, as it does every Good Friday, at the Colosseum, with the participation of a large crowd. [A photo gallery Read More… Pictures from Pope’s moving Via Crucis at Colosseum... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/04/04/pictures-from-popes-moving-via-crucis-at-colosseum/ #Catholic #Aleteia #Christian
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Apr 04, 2026
Pope Leo seems to love this bishop’s prayer to Mary At the very end of his Palm Sunday homily, Pope Leo XIV quoted Bishop Antonio Bello’s prayer to Mary: In the words of the Servant of God, Bishop Tonino Bello, I would like to entrust this cry to Mary Most Holy, who stands beneath the cross of her Son and weeps also at the feet Read More… Pope Leo seems to love this bishop’s prayer to Mary... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/04/04/pope-leo-seems-to-love-this-bishops-prayer-to-mary/ #Catholic #Aleteia #PopeLeo
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Mar 26, 2026
Australian bishop to head Dicastery for Legislative Texts On March 25, 2026, Pope Leo XIV appointed Australian Bishop Anthony Randazzo as prefect of the Dicastery for Legislative Texts. He succeeds Archbishop Filippo Iannone, who was named in 2025 to head the Dicastery for Bishops. This marks the third dicastery-level appointment of Leo XIV’s pontificate. Elevated to the rank of a dicastery in 2022, Read More… Australian bishop to head Dicastery for L...... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/03/26/australian-bishop-to-head-dicastery-for-legislative-texts/ #Catholic #Aleteia #PopeLeo
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Mar 26, 2026
Huge flower-mantle for Mary becomes compost It takes two full days of procession, lasting into the wee hours of the morning. Beautifully clothed couples and families, carrying bouquets in pre-organized colors, and accompanied by hundreds of marching bands, arrive to the plaza outside the Basilica of Our Lady of the Forsaken. The celebrations lead up to the March 19 feast of Read More… Huge flower-mantle for Mary becomes compost... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/03/26/huge-flower-mantle-for-mary-becomes-compost/ #Catholic #Aleteia #Christian
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Mar 26, 2026
Report: how can the Church address the problem of polygamy? The Catholic commission on “The Pastoral Challenge of Polygamy” has released its report. Published on March 24, 2026, it offers pathways for evangelizing polygamous families in Africa. Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) prepared the document. It encourages pastoral accompaniment to help people abandon polygamy if they request baptism. Read More… R...... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/03/26/report-how-can-the-church-address-the-problem-of-polygamy/ #Catholic #Aleteia #Church
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Mar 14, 2026
Pope Leo moves into papal apartments in Apostolic Palace Ten months after his election, Pope Leo XIV officially took up residence on March 14, 2026, in his apartments within the Apostolic Palace, where, with the exception of Francis, his predecessors have resided since the early 20th century. Extensive renovations were carried out in recent months on the top two floors of the Papal Palace, Read More… Pope Leo moves into papal apartments in Apostolic ...... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/03/14/pope-leo-moves-into-papal-apartments-in-apostolic-palace/ #Catholic #Aleteia #PopeLeo
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Mar 14, 2026
Pope chooses fellow Augustinian to oversee his charity work The Holy See Press Office announced on March 12, 2026, that Pope Leo XIV had appointed Bishop Luis Marín de San Martín, an Augustinian like Pope Leo, as head of the Dicastery for Charity. This Spanish bishop had previously served as undersecretary of the Synod. He replaces Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, who held the post since Read More… Pope chooses fellow Augustinian to oversee his charity work... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/03/14/pope-chooses-fellow-augustinian-to-oversee-his-charity-work/ #Catholic #Aleteia #PopeLeo
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Mar 10, 2026
Can nations justify war by citing the Hebrew Bible? When modern states invoke the Hebrew Bible to defend war, they usually make a simple move: ancient Israel fought enemies in the name of God, so nations today may do the same. The argument sounds biblical, but it fails both theologically and politically. The first problem is historical. Ancient Israel was not unique simply because Read More… Can nations justify war by citing the Hebrew Bible?... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/03/10/can-nations-justify-war-by-citing-the-hebrew-bible/ #Catholic #Aleteia #Bible
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Mar 10, 2026
The 4 men who make up Pope Leo’s inner circle A Successor of Peter always has a very busy daily schedule that requires constant 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/03/10/the-4-men-who-make-up-pope-leos-inner-circle/ #Catholic #Aleteia #PopeLeo #Christian
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Mar 10, 2026
Start today: St. Joseph novena in times of trouble The traditional 9-day novena to St. Joseph begins March 10 in order to conclude on the vigil of his feast day. You can pray the Novena with this resource here: The resource includes texts drawn from the recent popes, as well as the Litany of St. Joseph. In 2021, drawing from magisterial documents, Pope Francis Read More… Start today: St. Joseph novena in times of trouble... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/03/10/start-today-st-joseph-novena-in-times-of-trouble/ #Catholic #Aleteia #PopeFrancis
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Mar 06, 2026
NPR campaign has us thinking of a good spiritual habit (and its dangers) Earlier this month, NPR (National Public Radio, based in the US) unveiled a campaign built around a simple idea: curiosity matters. In a playful redesign of its well-known initials, NPR’s logo briefly transforms into three basic questions — how, who, and why — accompanied by the slogan “For your right to be curious.” The campaign Read More… NPR campaign has us thinking of a good spiritual habit...... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/03/06/npr-campaign-has-us-thinking-of-a-good-spiritual-habit-and-its-dangers/ #Catholic #Aleteia #Christian
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