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Wednesday October 1, 2025

Pope Leo XIV waves as he arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Oct.1, 2025. Gregorio Borgia/AP hide caption

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Pope Leo XIV says 'inhuman treatment of immigrants' in the U.S. isn't 'pro-life'

October 1, 2025 • Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

Monday September 15, 2025

Pope Leo XIV attends a meeting with jubilee pilgrims from the Italian region of Umbria in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Saturday, Sept. 13. Gregorio Borgia/AP hide caption

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Religion

In first interview, Pope Leo XIV takes on billionaires, polarization and war

September 15, 2025 • Pope Leo XIV reflected on the legacy of Pope Francis and whether he sees himself as more U.S. American or Peruvian.

Thursday July 10, 2025

Religion

Pope Leo XIV calls on Catholics to see the urgency of protecting the environment

July 10, 2025 • The Vatican has released a new liturgy for the Mass reflecting concern for the environment, offering prayers, readings and hymns that highlight the church's responsibility to protect the Earth.

Pope Leo XIV calls on Catholics to see the urgency of protecting the environment

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Friday April 25, 2025

Religion

The Vatican is preparing the pope's funeral. Here's what we know about the service

April 25, 2025 • As the Vatican prepares to memorialize Pope Francis with a funeral Mass on Saturday, it is also planning a conclave to elect the next pope. Here are some of the key figures and themes emerging.

Pope funeral and conclave preview

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Friday March 7, 2025

Religion

Pope Francis has been hospitalized for 3 weeks. Hear the latest on his health

March 7, 2025 • Pope Francis remains in hospital with pneumonia in both lungs. Claire Giangravé, Vatican correspondent for Religion News Service, updates with the latest on his health.

Pope Francis has been hospitalized for 3 weeks. Hear the latest on his health

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Sunday January 5, 2025

Religion

Millions of pilgrims are expected in Rome for the Catholic Church's Jubilee year

January 5, 2025 • Pope Francis has declared 2025 to be a Jubilee year for the Catholic Church. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Claire Giangravé from the Religion News Service about the tradition.

Millions of pilgrims are expected in Rome for the Catholic Church's Jubilee year

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Saturday December 7, 2024

Religion

Pope Francis appoints 21 new cardinals, cementing his legacy

December 7, 2024 • Pope Francis cements his legacy at the Vatican Saturday by elevating 21 men from six continents to the College of Cardinals.

Pope Francis appoints 21 new cardinals, cementing his legacy

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Wednesday October 2, 2024

Religion

Women want a seat at the table at this year's meeting of Catholic leaders

October 2, 2024 • On Oct. 2, the Vatican begins a monthlong meeting of Catholic leaders from around the world to discuss church policy. This year, women are demanding a seat at the table.

Women want a seat at the table at this year’s meeting of Catholic leaders

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