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'Hug Therapy': How Pope Leo is Trying to Unify Vatican

Pope Leo XIV heads off on holiday on Sunday, having spent his first two months as Catholic leader rebuilding unity and bolstering tradition after his predecessor's unorthodox papacy. "Prudent", "methodical" and "listening" are some of the words used by Vatican insiders who spoke to AFP to describe the approach of the first American pope, who took ...

One Easter, One Hope

In a rare alignment of calendars, Lebanon’s Orthodox, Greek Catholic and Maronite churches celebrated Easter together. From messages of renewal to reflections on unity and homecoming, believers across sects shared one spirit of resurrection and hope.

Pope Francis Marks First Papal Visit to East Timor

Pope Francis arrived in East Timor on Monday, where he was greeted by huge, demonstrative crowds lining the roads of Dili, the capital of this predominantly Catholic country, where his visit is arousing unprecedented fervor. Pope Francis arrived to a rock star welcome on Monday in East Timor, where he will rally the Catholic-majority nation's ...