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Today is the anniversary of the 1st crewed landing on the moon July 20, 1969. Pope Leo XIV visited the Vatican Observatory in Castel Gandolfo to mark the day. Fun fact: Pope Paul VI watched the landing happen, first on TV, then w/ the same telescope. (CNS photos/Vatican Media)
"The world can't take it anymore," Pope Leo condemns Israel's deadly military attack on the only Catholic Church in Gaza, calling for an end to the "barbarity." Full story: ow.ly/IkBM50Wsj83 (CNS photos/Vatican Media)
Pope Leo called for a ceasefire in Gaza & the start of negotiations during a call with Israeli PM Netanyahu. The pope also spoke w/ Cardinal Pizzaballa, who was bringing aid to Gaza, telling him the unjustifiable slaughter in Gaza must stop. ow.ly/nwgz50WrNA0 📷Lola Gomez
After a deadly strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza, Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire, dialogue & reconciliation. Among those injured was its parish priest. Full story at: ow.ly/Ya3w50WrglN (CNS photo/courtesy Aid to the Church in Need, UK)
Politics must reject propaganda & embrace dialogue for the common good, Pope Leo said. "It is always possible to come together, even at a time of division, bombs & wars." It is time to stop "the race of hatred. Our humanity is at stake." Full story here: ow.ly/isew50WqBT2
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Jesus did not ignore those in need, and neither should Christians, Pope Leo XIV said at a Mass he celebrated in Castel Gandolfo. Compassion is what breaks down barriers & drives one to tend to the wounded & marginalized, he said. Full story here: ow.ly/UYvE50WoRXl
Parishes need to launch a 'revolution of care' for the elderly, Pope Leo XIV said in his 1st message for World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly. Free older people from loneliness by organizing regular visits, he said. More here: ow.ly/Pr6q50Wof1E CNS photo/Lola Gomez
At a quiet outdoor Mass "for the care of creation," Pope Leo XIV prayed for the conversion of those resisting climate action and urged the church to speak boldly before "the destructive power of the 'princes' of this world." More from Castel Gandolfo: ncronline.org/earthbeat/pope…
The Vatican announces the addition of the formulary for the Mass "for the care of creation" to the Roman Missal. Cardinal Michael Czerny said that Pope Leo XIV will use the new formulary of prayers in a Mass next week at Castel Gandolfo, the popes' summer residence.
Lamenting violence & conflict in the Middle East, Pope Leo XIV quotes Isaiah 2:4, "One nation shall not raise the sword against another, nor shall they train for war again." "Let this voice be heard!" he said. Choose dialogue, diplomacy, peace.
Oh, hell. What theologians are saying about God's mercy and eternal damnation. usccb.org/news/2025/rais…
On this day, June 24, 2025, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV confirmed the election of the Most Reverend Father Francesco Ielpo, ofm as Custos of the Holy Land and Guardian of Mount Zion. custodia.org/en/news/ielpo-…
Eucharistic Benediction on the steps of the Basilica of St. Mary Major with #PopeLeoXIV
#PopeLeoXIV's Corpus Christi procession approaches the Basilica of St. Mary Major
#PopeLeoXIV carrying the Eucharist in a Corpus Christi procession in Rome with dozens of priests, bishops and cardinals.
#PopeLeoXIV begins the Corpus Christi procession from the Basilica of St. John Lateran to the Basilica of St. Mary Major about 1 mile away.
A boy and a girl who recently received their first Communion present gifts to #PopeLeoXIV during the offertory at his Corpus Christi Mass outside the Basilica of St. John Lateran.
#PopeLeoXIV at Corpus Christi Mass: "Entire peoples are suffering more as a result of the greed of others than from their own hunger. In stark contrast to the dire poverty of many, the amassing of wealth by a few is sign of arrogant indifference that produces pain and injustice."
#PopeLeoXIV commenting on the Gospel account of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes: "Where the Lord is present, we find all that we need to give strength and meaning to our lives."
