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<title>Trump draws backlash over Pope Leo rant, ‘deeply offensive’ image of him looking like Christ</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Catholic bishops and leaders across the political spectrum expressed disapproval following a social media tirade by President Donald Trump against the pope.
The post Trump draws backlash over Pope Leo rant, ‘deeply offensive’ image of him looking like Christ first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<title>Need a guide for deeper prayer? Pope Leo recommends a letter by St. Augustine</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV shared some of his favorite spiritual reading recommendations on the papal flight to Algeria, pointing to a particular letter by St.…
The post Need a guide for deeper prayer? Pope Leo recommends a letter by St. Augustine first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<title>Cardinal McElroy asks people to pray, advocate for end to ‘immoral war’ with Iran</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cardinal Robert W. McElroy decried the U.S. war with Iran as &quot;an immoral war,&quot; during a vigil Mass for peace April 11 at his Washington cathedral.
The post Cardinal McElroy asks people to pray, advocate for end to ‘immoral war’ with Iran first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<title>Trump rebuffs Bishop Barron plea, says he will not apologize for Pope Leo tirade</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House April 13 he will not apologize to Pope Leo XIV after Bishop Robert E. Barron called on him to do so.
The post Trump rebuffs Bishop Barron plea, says he will not apologize for Pope Leo tirade first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo praises witness of Algeria’s Christian martyrs at meeting with local Catholics</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ ALGIERS (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV honored the memory of Algeria’s Christian martyrs Monday evening, telling the country’s tiny Catholic community that the blood of those who died for their…
The post Pope Leo praises witness of Algeria’s Christian martyrs at meeting with local Catholics first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<title>Leo XIV: True power comes from virtue, not strength</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The pontiff discussed the legitimate exercise of authority in a message to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV in Algeria: Where there is conflict the Church brings reconciliation</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ At the Basilica of St. Augustine, the pontiff urged Christians to bear witness through “simple gestures, genuine relationships and a dialogue lived out day by day.” ]]></description>
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<title>PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits Algeria during his first papal trip to Africa</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Holy Father is scheduled to visit four African countries throughout mid-April. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV calls June consistory of cardinals, says Evangelii Gaudium must be relaunched</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a letter to the College of Cardinals, the pope said the exhortation remains “a significant point of reference” and urged renewed missionary boldness across the life of the Church. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV reminds biblical scholars: Christ’s compassion toward all who suffer is ‘profound’</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a letter to the Pontifical Biblical Commission, which is meeting this week, Pope Leo XIV drew attention to Christ’s compassion for the sick and suffering. ]]></description>
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<title>Melania Trump Says She Never Had a Connection to Epstein</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/melania-trump-says-she-never-had-a-connection-to-epstein</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters)—First lady Melania Trump on Thursday denied ever having a connection to disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and said claims... Read More
The post Melania Trump Says She Never Had a Connection to Epstein appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>EXCLUSIVE: Roy Introduces Bill to Designate CAIR as Hamas Affiliate</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/exclusive-roy-introduces-bill-to-designate-cair-as-hamas-affiliate</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—A new House bill would designate the Council on American-Islamic Relations and its affiliates as specially designated global terrorists (SDGTs). The... Read More
The post EXCLUSIVE: Roy Introduces Bill to Designate CAIR as Hamas Affiliate appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>As Trump Seeks Iran Deal, Congress Wants Say on Foreign Policy</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/as-trump-seeks-iran-deal-congress-wants-say-on-foreign-policy</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As President Donald Trump seeks a deal to end the conflict with Iran and curtail the nation’s nuclear ambitions, some in Congress are trying to... Read More
The post As Trump Seeks Iran Deal, Congress Wants Say on Foreign Policy appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Spanberger Is ‘Taking Credit’ for Youngkin’s Economic Deals</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/spanberger-is-taking-credit-for-youngkins-economic-deals</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Virginia Democrat Gov. Abigail Spanberger is celebrating massive statewide investments and job growth in Virginia, but critics say the state’s former governor deserves the credit.... Read More
The post Spanberger Is ‘Taking Credit’ for Youngkin’s Economic Deals appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>‘DEFINITION OF JIM CROW’: Republican Turns the Tables on Democrats’ Redistricting Rhetoric</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/definition-of-jim-crow-republican-turns-the-tables-on-democrats-redistricting-rhetoric</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/definition-of-jim-crow-republican-turns-the-tables-on-democrats-redistricting-rhetoric</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ While Democrats have recently branded voter ID requirements as a form of “Jim Crow,” a black Republican former delegate in Virginia is flipping the script... Read More
The post ‘DEFINITION OF JIM CROW’: Republican Turns the Tables on Democrats’ Redistricting Rhetoric appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>State Lawmakers Nationwide Erect Firewalls Against Sharia Law</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/state-lawmakers-nationwide-erect-firewalls-against-sharia-law</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A quiet surge is reshaping American courts in states such as Georgia and Missouri to prevent the encroach of Sharia law. State legislators are advancing... Read More
The post State Lawmakers Nationwide Erect Firewalls Against Sharia Law appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>EXCLUSIVE: Taxpayers Increasingly Blame Government Fraud for Rising Cost of Living, Poll Shows</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/exclusive-taxpayers-increasingly-blame-government-fraud-for-rising-cost-of-living-poll-shows</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL — As widespread government fraud emerges across the country, a new poll finds that Americans are not only overwhelmingly alarmed by taxpayer... Read More
The post EXCLUSIVE: Taxpayers Increasingly Blame Government Fraud for Rising Cost of Living, Poll Shows appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>DOJ: Bondi Does Not Need to Testify Before Congress</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/doj-bondi-does-not-need-to-testify-before-congress</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Justice is arguing that former Attorney General Pam Bondi no longer needs to testify before Congress in compliance with a March subpoena,... Read More
The post DOJ: Bondi Does Not Need to Testify Before Congress appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>California’s High&#45;Speed Rail Still Isn’t Running—But the Spending Never Stops</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/californias-high-speed-rail-still-isnt-runningbut-the-spending-never-stops</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ It’s been more than a decade and a half since I first wrote that the California bullet train to nowhere would be a disaster. I write that... Read More
The post California’s High-Speed Rail Still Isn’t Running—But the Spending Never Stops appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>I Went Undercover as a 13&#45;Year&#45;Old Anemic Looking for Abortion Pills</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/i-went-undercover-as-a-13-year-old-anemic-looking-for-abortion-pills</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/i-went-undercover-as-a-13-year-old-anemic-looking-for-abortion-pills</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Champions for abortion pill access claim that abortion drugs are medical care, that it is a “simple healthcare intervention,” and that we do not need to... Read More
The post I Went Undercover as a 13-Year-Old Anemic Looking for Abortion Pills appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Experts: Trump threat to wipe out Iran’s civilization violates international law, Christian ethics</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/experts-trump-threat-to-wipe-out-irans-civilization-violates-international-law-christian-ethics</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/experts-trump-threat-to-wipe-out-irans-civilization-violates-international-law-christian-ethics</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Direct and public incitement of genocide, along with conspiracy and attempts to commit genocide, are punishable under the Genocide Convention.
The post Experts: Trump threat to wipe out Iran’s civilization violates international law, Christian ethics first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<title>BREAKING: Trump backs down from threat to annihilate Iran condemned by Catholic leaders</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/breaking-trump-backs-down-from-threat-to-annihilate-iran-condemned-by-catholic-leaders</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Before the deadline he set, Trump said he would suspend the attacks for two weeks if Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil trade route.
The post BREAKING: Trump backs down from threat to annihilate Iran condemned by Catholic leaders first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<title>‘We need more saints’: Center helps to advance canonization causes</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/we-need-more-saints-center-helps-to-advance-canonization-causes</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A California-based initiative is working to help speed along sainthood causes among Americans, and to make the canonization process more accessible overall.
The post ‘We need more saints’: Center helps to advance canonization causes first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope sends Easter message to displaced Lebanese Christians living ‘in dramatic circumstances’</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-sends-easter-message-to-displaced-lebanese-christians-living-in-dramatic-circumstances</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-sends-easter-message-to-displaced-lebanese-christians-living-in-dramatic-circumstances</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &quot;May you, amidst feelings of sorrow, anguish, and mourning, experience a deeper joy in your hearts today: Jesus has gloriously triumphed over death.&quot;
The post Pope sends Easter message to displaced Lebanese Christians living ‘in dramatic circumstances’ first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo urges citizens to call on their leaders to reject war after Trump’s ‘unacceptable’ Iran threat</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-urges-citizens-to-call-on-their-leaders-to-reject-war-after-trumps-unacceptable-iran-threat</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-urges-citizens-to-call-on-their-leaders-to-reject-war-after-trumps-unacceptable-iran-threat</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Speaking to journalists at Castel Gandolfo April 7, and without naming Trump, Pope Leo called the president&#039;s threat &quot;truly unacceptable.&quot;
The post Pope Leo urges citizens to call on their leaders to reject war after Trump’s ‘unacceptable’ Iran threat first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>At the Colosseum, Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful to &amp;apos;live our lives as a journey&amp;apos; in Christ&amp;apos;s love</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/at-the-colosseum-pope-leo-xiv-urges-the-faithful-to-live-our-lives-as-a-journey-in-christs-love</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/at-the-colosseum-pope-leo-xiv-urges-the-faithful-to-live-our-lives-as-a-journey-in-christs-love</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Holy Father carried the cross at the Roman amphitheater on Good Friday, the first time a pope has done so in several years. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>At Easter Vigil, Pope Leo XIV calls for peace to &amp;apos;grow and flourish&amp;apos; throughout the world</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/at-easter-vigil-pope-leo-xiv-calls-for-peace-to-grow-and-flourish-throughout-the-world</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/at-easter-vigil-pope-leo-xiv-calls-for-peace-to-grow-and-flourish-throughout-the-world</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The ancient vigil &quot;stretches across the centuries as a path of reconciliation and grace,&quot; the pope said at the Vatican. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope at Easter: &amp;apos;May Christ, our Passover, bless us and give his peace to the whole world!&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-at-easter-may-christ-our-passover-bless-us-and-give-his-peace-to-the-whole-world</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-at-easter-may-christ-our-passover-bless-us-and-give-his-peace-to-the-whole-world</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On his first Easter as pontiff, Leo XIV urged Christians to bring the hope of the Resurrection into a world scarred by war, violence, and injustice. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV carries the cross at the Via Crucis in the Colosseum</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/photos-pope-leo-xiv-carries-the-cross-at-the-via-crucis-in-the-colosseum</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/photos-pope-leo-xiv-carries-the-cross-at-the-via-crucis-in-the-colosseum</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The pope personally carried the cross through every station of the Good Friday Way of the Cross at the Colosseum. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV announces April 11 peace vigil at St. Peter’s</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-xiv-announces-april-11-peace-vigil-at-st-peters</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-xiv-announces-april-11-peace-vigil-at-st-peters</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In his first Easter message to the city and the world, the pontiff urged those with weapons to lay them down. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>TopView Inn Puerto Princesa Opens: Where Business Meets Serenity by the Bay</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/topview-inn-puerto-princesa-opens-where-business-meets-serenity-by-the-bay</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/topview-inn-puerto-princesa-opens-where-business-meets-serenity-by-the-bay</guid>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:32:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K  - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pam Bondi Out as Attorney General</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pam-bondi-out-as-attorney-general</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pam-bondi-out-as-attorney-general</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump has removed Pam Bondi as attorney general, and tapped one of his former personal attorneys as a replacement. Trump announced on Truth... Read More
The post Pam Bondi Out as Attorney General appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pam, Bondi, Out, Attorney, General</media:keywords>
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<title>If Donald Trump Did What Obama Did, Media Would Cheer—So Why the Outrage Now?</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/if-donald-trump-did-what-obama-did-media-would-cheerso-why-the-outrage-now</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/if-donald-trump-did-what-obama-did-media-would-cheerso-why-the-outrage-now</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more... Read More
The post If Donald Trump Did What Obama Did, Media Would Cheer—So Why the Outrage Now? appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>GOP Rising Star Backs Paxton’s Senate Bid</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/gop-rising-star-backs-paxtons-senate-bid</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/gop-rising-star-backs-paxtons-senate-bid</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Texas Senate primary bid just received a big endorsement from one of the Republican Party’s rising stars. On Thursday, Rep.... Read More
The post GOP Rising Star Backs Paxton’s Senate Bid appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>GOP, Rising, Star, Backs, Paxton’s, Senate, Bid</media:keywords>
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<title>Ousted FBI Agents Seek to Expand Lawsuit to BLM, LGBTQ Grievances</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/ousted-fbi-agents-seek-to-expand-lawsuit-to-blm-lgbtq-grievances</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/ousted-fbi-agents-seek-to-expand-lawsuit-to-blm-lgbtq-grievances</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ For the second time in less than a month, former FBI agents involved in former special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation of President Donald Trump have... Read More
The post Ousted FBI Agents Seek to Expand Lawsuit to BLM, LGBTQ Grievances appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ousted, FBI, Agents, Seek, Expand, Lawsuit, BLM, LGBTQ, Grievances</media:keywords>
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<title>EXCLUSIVE: Trump Released Millions to Planned Parenthood—Here’s How He Can Defund It Forever</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/exclusive-trump-released-millions-to-planned-parenthoodheres-how-he-can-defund-it-forever</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/exclusive-trump-released-millions-to-planned-parenthoodheres-how-he-can-defund-it-forever</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The Trump administration has a plan to block Planned Parenthood from receiving federal family planning funding, sources familiar with the matter... Read More
The post EXCLUSIVE: Trump Released Millions to Planned Parenthood—Here’s How He Can Defund It Forever appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>EXCLUSIVE:, Trump, Released, Millions, Planned, Parenthood—Here’s, How, Can, Defund, Forever</media:keywords>
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<title>EXCLUSIVE: Vance Takes Major Step Toward Cracking Down on Fraud</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/exclusive-vance-takes-major-step-toward-cracking-down-on-fraud</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/exclusive-vance-takes-major-step-toward-cracking-down-on-fraud</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Vice President JD Vance will swear in Colin McDonald on Wednesday morning to lead the Department of Justice’s anti-fraud division. “This... Read More
The post EXCLUSIVE: Vance Takes Major Step Toward Cracking Down on Fraud appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>EXCLUSIVE:, Vance, Takes, Major, Step, Toward, Cracking, Down, Fraud</media:keywords>
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<title>Trump Mail&#45;In Ballot Order Sets Up Battle With States</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/trump-mail-in-ballot-order-sets-up-battle-with-states</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/trump-mail-in-ballot-order-sets-up-battle-with-states</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump’s latest executive order on federal elections has set the stage for battles with Democrat state leaders. On Tuesday, Trump signed an executive... Read More
The post Trump Mail-In Ballot Order Sets Up Battle With States appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, Mail-In, Ballot, Order, Sets, Battle, With, States</media:keywords>
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<title>At Trump’s Prompting, GOP Leadership Hatches New Plan to Fund DHS</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/at-trumps-prompting-gop-leadership-hatches-new-plan-to-fund-dhs</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/at-trumps-prompting-gop-leadership-hatches-new-plan-to-fund-dhs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ With the partial government shutdown now the longest in U.S. history, House and Senate Republicans are trying a new plan to resolve the standstill. Last... Read More
The post At Trump’s Prompting, GOP Leadership Hatches New Plan to Fund DHS appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>With Federal Judge Halting White House Ballroom Construction, Will Congress Act?</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/with-federal-judge-halting-white-house-ballroom-construction-will-congress-act</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/with-federal-judge-halting-white-house-ballroom-construction-will-congress-act</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A federal judge ruled to halt the construction of the White House ballroom on Tuesday, citing that Congress must approve of the project. U.S. District... Read More
The post With Federal Judge Halting White House Ballroom Construction, Will Congress Act? appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>With, Federal, Judge, Halting, White, House, Ballroom, Construction, Will, Congress, Act</media:keywords>
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<title>Trump Claims Gold Star Families Told Him to ‘Finish the Job’ in Iran</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/trump-claims-gold-star-families-told-him-to-finish-the-job-in-iran</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/trump-claims-gold-star-families-told-him-to-finish-the-job-in-iran</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump said the families of fallen soldiers told him to “finish the job” in Iran. “Every single one of the people their loved... Read More
The post Trump Claims Gold Star Families Told Him to ‘Finish the Job’ in Iran appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, Claims, Gold, Star, Families, Told, Him, ‘Finish, the, Job’, Iran</media:keywords>
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<title>The Philippines: 6 Decades of Living Legacy of Shotokan Karate</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/the-philippines-6-decades-of-living-legacy-of-shotokan-karate</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/the-philippines-6-decades-of-living-legacy-of-shotokan-karate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:43:44 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K  - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Why Can’t the Senate Come to a Deal on DHS?</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/why-cant-the-senate-come-to-a-deal-on-dhs</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/why-cant-the-senate-come-to-a-deal-on-dhs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In the sixth week of the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, the Senate still cannot come to a deal to fund the agency, despite both... Read More
The post Why Can’t the Senate Come to a Deal on DHS? appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, Can’t, the, Senate, Come, Deal, DHS</media:keywords>
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<title>Trump Reveals ‘Present’ From Iran</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/trump-reveals-present-from-iran</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/trump-reveals-present-from-iran</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump said that Iran’s “present” to the United States is letting eight oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz. “They said, ‘To... Read More
The post Trump Reveals ‘Present’ From Iran appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, Reveals, ‘Present’, From, Iran</media:keywords>
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<title>The Democrats Have Descended Into Utter Nihilism</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/the-democrats-have-descended-into-utter-nihilism</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/the-democrats-have-descended-into-utter-nihilism</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more... Read More
The post The Democrats Have Descended Into Utter Nihilism appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, Democrats, Have, Descended, Into, Utter, Nihilism</media:keywords>
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<title>California’s DEI Obsession Derails Democratic Primary Debate</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/californias-dei-obsession-derails-democratic-primary-debate</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/californias-dei-obsession-derails-democratic-primary-debate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ It’s amazing how much California does these days to roll into its stereotype as a dysfunctional, woke-ified political wasteland. On Tuesday, the University of Southern... Read More
The post California’s DEI Obsession Derails Democratic Primary Debate appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>California’s, DEI, Obsession, Derails, Democratic, Primary, Debate</media:keywords>
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<title>David Sacks Out as AI and Crypto Czar</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/david-sacks-out-as-ai-and-crypto-czar</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/david-sacks-out-as-ai-and-crypto-czar</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ David Sacks will no longer serve as artificial intelligence and crypto czar in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, an administration official... Read More
The post David Sacks Out as AI and Crypto Czar appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>David, Sacks, Out, and, Crypto, Czar</media:keywords>
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<title>EXCLUSIVE: Poll Finds Virginia Voters Reject Democrats’ Redistricting Push</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/exclusive-poll-finds-virginia-voters-reject-democrats-redistricting-push</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/exclusive-poll-finds-virginia-voters-reject-democrats-redistricting-push</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Democrats are attempting to redraw the Virginia congressional map to put four of the commonwealth’s five Republican-held seats in their hands. However, new polling finds that... Read More
The post EXCLUSIVE: Poll Finds Virginia Voters Reject Democrats’ Redistricting Push appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Budget Chairs Push Reconciliation 2.0. Can It Get Off the Ground?</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/budget-chairs-push-reconciliation-20-can-it-get-off-the-ground</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/budget-chairs-push-reconciliation-20-can-it-get-off-the-ground</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham says a party-line budget bill could enact major conservative legislative goals, from funding the Department of Homeland Security to requiring photo... Read More
The post Budget Chairs Push Reconciliation 2.0. Can It Get Off the Ground? appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Budget, Chairs, Push, Reconciliation, 2.0., Can, Get, Off, the, Ground</media:keywords>
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<title>Noem and Lewandowski Reportedly Under Investigation</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/noem-and-lewandowski-reportedly-under-investigation</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/noem-and-lewandowski-reportedly-under-investigation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kristi Noem, the former secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Corey Lewandowski, her former top adviser, are reportedly facing a criminal investigation. The... Read More
The post Noem and Lewandowski Reportedly Under Investigation appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Noem, and, Lewandowski, Reportedly, Under, Investigation</media:keywords>
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<title>If GOP Fails on SAVE America Act, Brandon Gill Explains What Democrats Will Do Long&#45;Term</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/if-gop-fails-on-save-america-act-brandon-gill-explains-what-democrats-will-do-long-term</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/if-gop-fails-on-save-america-act-brandon-gill-explains-what-democrats-will-do-long-term</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The following is a preview of Daily Signal Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, on “The Signal Sitdown.” The full interview... Read More
The post If GOP Fails on SAVE America Act, Brandon Gill Explains What Democrats Will Do Long-Term appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>GOP, Fails, SAVE, America, Act, Brandon, Gill, Explains, What, Democrats, Will, Long-Term</media:keywords>
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<title>SAVE America Act Thrusts Ohio Lawmakers Into the News</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/save-america-act-thrusts-ohio-lawmakers-into-the-news</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/save-america-act-thrusts-ohio-lawmakers-into-the-news</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The White House reaffirmed Wednesday that passing the SAVE America Act remains a top priority of President Donald Trump. While the bill passed the House... Read More
The post SAVE America Act Thrusts Ohio Lawmakers Into the News appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SAVE, America, Act, Thrusts, Ohio, Lawmakers, Into, the, News</media:keywords>
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<title>Belgian bishop says he will ‘make every effort’ to ordain married men by 2028</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/belgian-bishop-says-he-will-make-every-effort-to-ordain-married-men-by-2028</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/belgian-bishop-says-he-will-make-every-effort-to-ordain-married-men-by-2028</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The question is &quot;no longer whether&quot; married men can be ordained, but &quot;when&quot; and &quot;who will do it,&quot; Bishop Johan Bonny of Antwerp said.
The post Belgian bishop says he will ‘make every effort’ to ordain married men by 2028 first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Belgian, bishop, says, will, ‘make, every, effort’, ordain, married, men, 2028</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV meets head of Israel’s Holocaust memorial center</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-xiv-meets-head-of-israels-holocaust-memorial-center</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-xiv-meets-head-of-israels-holocaust-memorial-center</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &quot;We also addressed the alarming rise in antisemitism worldwide and the urgent need for coordinated, decisive action to confront it.&quot;
The post Pope Leo XIV meets head of Israel’s Holocaust memorial center first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Universal health coverage is not a luxury but ‘a moral imperative,’ pope says</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/universal-health-coverage-is-not-a-luxury-but-a-moral-imperative-pope-says</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/universal-health-coverage-is-not-a-luxury-but-a-moral-imperative-pope-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &quot;Healthcare must be accessible to the most vulnerable ... because their dignity requires it but also to prevent injustice from becoming a cause of conflict.&quot;
The post Universal health coverage is not a luxury but ‘a moral imperative,’ pope says first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>‘Venerable’ Boys Town founder Father Flanagan ‘a model of charity,’ says Omaha archbishop</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/venerable-boys-town-founder-father-flanagan-a-model-of-charity-says-omaha-archbishop</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/venerable-boys-town-founder-father-flanagan-a-model-of-charity-says-omaha-archbishop</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Archbishop McGovern summed up Father Flanagan&#039;s legacy as that of &quot;such a good priest,&quot; one who experienced a call to work with disadvantaged youth.
The post ‘Venerable’ Boys Town founder Father Flanagan ‘a model of charity,’ says Omaha archbishop first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Who was Venerable Father Flanagan, Boys Town founder?</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/who-was-venerable-father-flanagan-boys-town-founder</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/who-was-venerable-father-flanagan-boys-town-founder</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Written by Deacon Omar F.A. Gutierrez, Archdiocese of Omaha (OSV News) — In the early 1940s, a young boy sought out Father Edward Flanagan as he toured the East Coast…
The post Who was Venerable Father Flanagan, Boys Town founder? first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Vatican urges Catholic organizations to divest from mining sector for the common good</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/vatican-urges-catholic-organizations-to-divest-from-mining-sector-for-the-common-good</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/vatican-urges-catholic-organizations-to-divest-from-mining-sector-for-the-common-good</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Around 40 faith-based organizations are participating in the &quot;Platform for Divestment in the Mining Industry,&quot; meeting March 19–21 in Rome. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>From the altar to the track: Marathon&#45;running cardinal highlights spirituality of sport</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/from-the-altar-to-the-track-marathon-running-cardinal-highlights-spirituality-of-sport</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/from-the-altar-to-the-track-marathon-running-cardinal-highlights-spirituality-of-sport</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco, the archbishop of Algiers, Algeria, said running is for him a “school of prayer.” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Exorcists urge pope to appoint trained practitioners in every diocese</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/exorcists-urge-pope-to-appoint-trained-practitioners-in-every-diocese</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/exorcists-urge-pope-to-appoint-trained-practitioners-in-every-diocese</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An exorcist group said growing occult practices and spiritual harm highlight the need for trained priests and better formation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV warns children should not look to chatbots for friendship</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-xiv-warns-children-should-not-look-to-chatbots-for-friendship</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-xiv-warns-children-should-not-look-to-chatbots-for-friendship</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The pope cautioned that AI risks dulling young people’s intelligence, relationships, and creativity. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Yad Vashem chief: Holocaust memory is key to fighting antisemitism</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/yad-vashem-chief-holocaust-memory-is-key-to-fighting-antisemitism</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/yad-vashem-chief-holocaust-memory-is-key-to-fighting-antisemitism</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dani Dayan spoke after meeting Pope Leo XIV, saying antisemitism is “bigotry” independent of Israeli policy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>The End Is Nigh for the Department of Education</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/the-end-is-nigh-for-the-department-of-education</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/the-end-is-nigh-for-the-department-of-education</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bad news: Tax Day is just one month away. But the U.S. Department of Treasury just announced a rare gift for taxpayers: A dose of... Read More
The post The End Is Nigh for the Department of Education appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, End, Nigh, for, the, Department, Education</media:keywords>
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<title>California’s ‘Butterfly’ Bridge Fiasco Exposes Blue State Dysfunction</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/californias-butterfly-bridge-fiasco-exposes-blue-state-dysfunction</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/californias-butterfly-bridge-fiasco-exposes-blue-state-dysfunction</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ I think this may be the most California story of all time. In 2022, Gov. Gavin Newsom celebrated the groundbreaking of a giant wildlife bridge across the... Read More
The post California’s ‘Butterfly’ Bridge Fiasco Exposes Blue State Dysfunction appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>California’s, ‘Butterfly’, Bridge, Fiasco, Exposes, Blue, State, Dysfunction</media:keywords>
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<title>Fulton County Numbers Don’t Match After FBI Seizure</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/fulton-county-numbers-dont-match-after-fbi-seizure</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/fulton-county-numbers-dont-match-after-fbi-seizure</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Officials from Fulton County, Georgia, wanted to quash a subpoena from the Georgia State Board of Elections because providing “approximately 750 boxes” of material would... Read More
The post Fulton County Numbers Don’t Match After FBI Seizure appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Fulton, County, Numbers, Don’t, Match, After, FBI, Seizure</media:keywords>
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<title>4 Big Takeaways From Tulsi Gabbard’s Testimony on Capitol Hill</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/4-big-takeaways-from-tulsi-gabbards-testimony-on-capitol-hill</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/4-big-takeaways-from-tulsi-gabbards-testimony-on-capitol-hill</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The House Committee on Intelligence interrogated Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe on Thursday over the conflict with Iran, looking... Read More
The post 4 Big Takeaways From Tulsi Gabbard’s Testimony on Capitol Hill appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Big, Takeaways, From, Tulsi, Gabbard’s, Testimony, Capitol, Hill</media:keywords>
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<title>For Iran, Hegseth Wants Billions From Congress. Can He Get It?</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/for-iran-hegseth-wants-billions-from-congress-can-he-get-it</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/for-iran-hegseth-wants-billions-from-congress-can-he-get-it</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Pentagon appears to be seeking hundreds of billions of dollars from Congress for the war with Iran. However, with slim majorities in both chambers... Read More
The post For Iran, Hegseth Wants Billions From Congress. Can He Get It? appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>For, Iran, Hegseth, Wants, Billions, From, Congress., Can, Get, It</media:keywords>
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<title>As SAVE America Act Stalls in Washington, States Take Election Integrity Into Their Own Hands</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/as-save-america-act-stalls-in-washington-states-take-election-integrity-into-their-own-hands</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/as-save-america-act-stalls-in-washington-states-take-election-integrity-into-their-own-hands</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On Tuesday afternoon, the Senate kicked off what could be a dayslong debate over the SAVE America Act, the voter ID bill backed by President Donald Trump. As... Read More
The post As SAVE America Act Stalls in Washington, States Take Election Integrity Into Their Own Hands appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SAVE, America, Act, Stalls, Washington, States, Take, Election, Integrity, Into, Their, Own, Hands</media:keywords>
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<title>EXCLUSIVE: Lawmakers Mull Push to Strip Democratic Socialists of America of Nonprofit Status</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/exclusive-lawmakers-mull-push-to-strip-democratic-socialists-of-america-of-nonprofit-status</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/exclusive-lawmakers-mull-push-to-strip-democratic-socialists-of-america-of-nonprofit-status</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., put it succinctly to The Daily Signal when he said, “Communists are going to communist.” Fine is one of several lawmakers... Read More
The post EXCLUSIVE: Lawmakers Mull Push to Strip Democratic Socialists of America of Nonprofit Status appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Markwayne Mullin a Step Closer to DHS Confirmation After Hearing</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/markwayne-mullin-a-step-closer-to-dhs-confirmation-after-hearing</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/markwayne-mullin-a-step-closer-to-dhs-confirmation-after-hearing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ With his Wednesday confirmation hearing, Sen. Markwayne Mullin got one step closer to leading the Department of Homeland Security.  Mullin, R-Okla., engaged in a difficult... Read More
The post Markwayne Mullin a Step Closer to DHS Confirmation After Hearing appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Markwayne, Mullin, Step, Closer, DHS, Confirmation, After, Hearing</media:keywords>
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<title>Fact&#45;Checking Newsom’s Absurd Low&#45;Tax California Claim</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/fact-checking-newsoms-absurd-low-tax-california-claim</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/fact-checking-newsoms-absurd-low-tax-california-claim</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Gov. Patrick Bateman meets Sparkle Beach Ken says that California is a low-tax state. Yes, really. At an SXSW conference Sunday in Austin, Texas, Gov. Gavin Newsom... Read More
The post Fact-Checking Newsom’s Absurd Low-Tax California Claim appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Fact-Checking, Newsom’s, Absurd, Low-Tax, California, Claim</media:keywords>
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<title>Blackburn Releases Framework for AI Rulebook</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/blackburn-releases-framework-for-ai-rulebook</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/blackburn-releases-framework-for-ai-rulebook</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sen. Marsha Blackburn released a draft framework for a national rulebook on artificial intelligence to codify President Donald Trump’s executive order. The Republican senator from... Read More
The post Blackburn Releases Framework for AI Rulebook appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Blackburn, Releases, Framework, for, Rulebook</media:keywords>
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<title>Mace Leads American Rescue Effort in Israel Amid Iran War</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/mace-leads-american-rescue-effort-in-israel-amid-iran-war</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/mace-leads-american-rescue-effort-in-israel-amid-iran-war</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace led a rescue flight for Americans stranded in Israel on Wednesday in the midst of the escalating tensions in Iran.... Read More
The post Mace Leads American Rescue Effort in Israel Amid Iran War appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mace, Leads, American, Rescue, Effort, Israel, Amid, Iran, War</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Florida Passes Voter ID Bill as National SAVE Act Stalls</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/florida-passes-voter-id-bill-as-national-save-act-stalls</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/florida-passes-voter-id-bill-as-national-save-act-stalls</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Florida Senate passed voter ID legislation Thursday, sending the bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk, as the SAVE America Act stalls in the U.S.... Read More
The post Florida Passes Voter ID Bill as National SAVE Act Stalls appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Florida, Passes, Voter, Bill, National, SAVE, Act, Stalls</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>A MAGA Split Over Iran? What MAGA Split?</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/a-maga-split-over-iran-what-maga-split</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/a-maga-split-over-iran-what-maga-split</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more... Read More
The post A MAGA Split Over Iran? What MAGA Split? appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MAGA, Split, Over, Iran, What, MAGA, Split</media:keywords>
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<title>Massie Questions ‘Woke’ Opponent’s Conservative Credentials</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/massie-questions-woke-opponents-conservative-credentials</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/massie-questions-woke-opponents-conservative-credentials</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rep. Thomas Massie released an ad Tuesday questioning his primary opponent’s conservative credentials. Massie, R-Ky., who has an 83% lifetime score from Heritage Action, pointed... Read More
The post Massie Questions ‘Woke’ Opponent’s Conservative Credentials appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Massie, Questions, ‘Woke’, Opponent’s, Conservative, Credentials</media:keywords>
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<title>Weaponized Immigration Methods Aimed at America</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/weaponized-immigration-methodsaimed-at-america</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/weaponized-immigration-methodsaimed-at-america</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A close-up of a passport and boarding pass being handed to a female airport staff member as a man chicks in for his flight. 	(Hinterhaus Productions/Getty Images)
The post Weaponized Immigration Methods Aimed at America appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Weaponized, Immigration, Methods Aimed, America</media:keywords>
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<title>‘AMERICA HATERS’: Republican Slams Democrats For Unwillingness to Criticize Islam Amid New York, Texas Terror Attacks</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/america-haters-republican-slams-democrats-for-unwillingness-to-criticize-islam-amid-new-york-texas-terror-attacks</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/america-haters-republican-slams-democrats-for-unwillingness-to-criticize-islam-amid-new-york-texas-terror-attacks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A House Republican cast aspersions at Democrats’ motives for downplaying the threat of radical Islamic terrorism even after recent attacks. A Senegalese immigrant wearing a... Read More
The post ‘AMERICA HATERS’: Republican Slams Democrats For Unwillingness to Criticize Islam Amid New York, Texas Terror Attacks appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘AMERICA, HATERS’:, Republican, Slams, Democrats, For, Unwillingness, Criticize, Islam, Amid, New, York, Texas, Terror, Attacks</media:keywords>
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<title>Why the Real Fight Over Virginia’s Partisan Map to Reshape Congress May Come After Referendum</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/why-the-real-fight-over-virginias-partisan-map-to-reshape-congress-may-come-after-referendum</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/why-the-real-fight-over-virginias-partisan-map-to-reshape-congress-may-come-after-referendum</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An upcoming referendum on whether to allow the Democrat majority in the Virginia Legislature to redraw congressional maps may not be the end of the... Read More
The post Why the Real Fight Over Virginia’s Partisan Map to Reshape Congress May Come After Referendum appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, the, Real, Fight, Over, Virginia’s, Partisan, Map, Reshape, Congress, May, Come, After, Referendum</media:keywords>
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<title>The Politicking of Barack Obama</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/the-politicking-of-barack-obama</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/the-politicking-of-barack-obama</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more... Read More
The post The Politicking of Barack Obama appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, Politicking, Barack, Obama</media:keywords>
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<title>Mike DeWine Gives Last State of the State as Ohio’s Governor</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/mike-dewine-gives-last-state-of-the-state-as-ohios-governor</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/mike-dewine-gives-last-state-of-the-state-as-ohios-governor</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On Tuesday, term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine gave his last State of the State address, calling to mind his role as a “servant” to Ohioans. The... Read More
The post Mike DeWine Gives Last State of the State as Ohio’s Governor appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mike, DeWine, Gives, Last, State, the, State, Ohio’s, Governor</media:keywords>
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<title>Trump Touts ‘Unbelievable’ Efforts in Iran and Lowering Drug Prices at Home</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/trump-touts-unbelievable-efforts-in-iran-and-lowering-drug-prices-at-home</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/trump-touts-unbelievable-efforts-in-iran-and-lowering-drug-prices-at-home</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump addressed affordability and lowering drug prices while also giving updates on Operation Epic Fury, as he visited a plant in a Cincinnati... Read More
The post Trump Touts ‘Unbelievable’ Efforts in Iran and Lowering Drug Prices at Home appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, Touts, ‘Unbelievable’, Efforts, Iran, and, Lowering, Drug, Prices, Home</media:keywords>
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<title>US Maronite bishops mourn priest killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon village</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/us-maronite-bishops-mourn-priest-killed-in-israeli-strike-on-lebanon-village</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/us-maronite-bishops-mourn-priest-killed-in-israeli-strike-on-lebanon-village</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bishop Zaidan said the priest was injured in a second strike that took place &quot;right away&quot; after the first, and then &quot;died in the hospital.&quot;
The post US Maronite bishops mourn priest killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon village first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Maronite, bishops, mourn, priest, killed, Israeli, strike, Lebanon, village</media:keywords>
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<title>Wyoming governor signs ‘well&#45;intended’ but ‘fragile’ heartbeat law on abortion</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/wyoming-governor-signs-well-intended-but-fragile-heartbeat-law-on-abortion</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/wyoming-governor-signs-well-intended-but-fragile-heartbeat-law-on-abortion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Gov. Gordon expressed concern that the new law would not survive a legal challenge under the state&#039;s &quot;current constitutional framework.&quot;
The post Wyoming governor signs ‘well-intended’ but ‘fragile’ heartbeat law on abortion first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Wyoming, governor, signs, ‘well-intended’, but, ‘fragile’, heartbeat, law, abortion</media:keywords>
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<title>Chaldean bishop pleads not guilty to felony charges, as resignation announced</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/chaldean-bishop-pleads-not-guilty-to-felony-charges-as-resignation-announced</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/chaldean-bishop-pleads-not-guilty-to-felony-charges-as-resignation-announced</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bishop Shaleta is due back in court for a preliminary hearing April 27, &quot;with an estimated duration of one and a half days.&quot;
The post Chaldean bishop pleads not guilty to felony charges, as resignation announced first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Chaldean, bishop, pleads, not, guilty, felony, charges, resignation, announced</media:keywords>
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<title>Vatican releases synod report on women’s role in Church leadership</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/vatican-releases-synod-report-on-womens-role-in-church-leadership</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/vatican-releases-synod-report-on-womens-role-in-church-leadership</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The study group calls for &quot;new spaces&quot; for women to exercise leadership in evangelization and administration in collaboration with ordained ministers.
The post Vatican releases synod report on women’s role in Church leadership first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Vatican, releases, synod, report, women’s, role, Church, leadership</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope Leo bestows title of ‘monsignor’ on USCCB’s general secretary</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-bestows-title-of-monsignor-on-usccbs-general-secretary</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-bestows-title-of-monsignor-on-usccbs-general-secretary</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV has bestowed the title of &quot;monsignor&quot; on Father Michael J.K. Fuller, general secretary of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
The post Pope Leo bestows title of ‘monsignor’ on USCCB’s general secretary first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pope, Leo, bestows, title, ‘monsignor’, USCCB’s, general, secretary</media:keywords>
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<title>Father Pasolini at the Vatican: Conversion and humility are paths to peace in times of conflict</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/father-pasolini-at-the-vatican-conversion-and-humility-are-paths-to-peace-in-times-of-conflict</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/father-pasolini-at-the-vatican-conversion-and-humility-are-paths-to-peace-in-times-of-conflict</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a Lenten sermon to the pope, Roman Curia, and Vatican employees, Capuchin friar Father Roberto Pasolini drew the connection between humility, conversion, and peace in life of St. Francis of Assisi. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Father, Pasolini, the, Vatican:, Conversion, and, humility, are, paths, peace, times, conflict</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV appoints new envoy to the U.S.</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-xiv-appoints-new-envoy-to-the-us</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-xiv-appoints-new-envoy-to-the-us</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia has till now served as the Vatican&#039;s representative to the United Nations in New York. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pope, Leo, XIV, appoints, new, envoy, the, U.S.</media:keywords>
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<title>Large family with 13&#45;year&#45;old in seminary and a baby named Leo touches pope’s heart</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/large-family-with-13-year-old-in-seminary-and-a-baby-named-leo-touches-popes-heart</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/large-family-with-13-year-old-in-seminary-and-a-baby-named-leo-touches-popes-heart</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ When their 13-year-old son entered the minor seminary, his parents had no idea that one day the whole family would meet Pope Leo XIV, an encounter that was a special blessing for them all. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo says parishes should reflect a Church that ‘cares for her children’</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-says-parishes-should-reflect-a-church-that-cares-for-her-children</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-says-parishes-should-reflect-a-church-that-cares-for-her-children</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The pontiff encouraged a Rome parish facing poverty and social challenges to show its closeness to those wounded and searching for hope. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV warns of wider Middle East conflict</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-xiv-warns-of-wider-middle-east-conflict</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-xiv-warns-of-wider-middle-east-conflict</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At his Sunday Angelus, the pope voiced alarm over violence and fear spreading from Iran across the region. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pope, Leo, XIV, warns, wider, Middle, East, conflict</media:keywords>
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<title>Why Is Virginia’s Redistricting Referendum on Pause?</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/why-is-virginias-redistricting-referendum-on-pause</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/why-is-virginias-redistricting-referendum-on-pause</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A fight over Virginia’s congressional maps is heating up, with Republicans and Democrats locked in a legal battle that could reshape the state’s representation in... Read More
The post Why Is Virginia’s Redistricting Referendum on Pause? appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, Virginia’s, Redistricting, Referendum, Pause</media:keywords>
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<title>‘FIND THE COURAGE’: Roy Calls on Congress to Pass Immigration Moratorium After Austin Shooting</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/find-the-courage-roy-calls-on-congress-to-pass-immigration-moratorium-after-austin-shooting</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/find-the-courage-roy-calls-on-congress-to-pass-immigration-moratorium-after-austin-shooting</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In the wake of a shooting in Austin, Texas, by a man investigators believe could be an Islamic terrorist, House Republicans have renewed efforts to... Read More
The post ‘FIND THE COURAGE’: Roy Calls on Congress to Pass Immigration Moratorium After Austin Shooting appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘FIND, THE, COURAGE’:, Roy, Calls, Congress, Pass, Immigration, Moratorium, After, Austin, Shooting</media:keywords>
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<title>‘YOUR DAY WILL COME’: Democrat Vows Retribution Against ICE While Sponsoring Bill to Block Agents From Getting Jobs</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/your-day-will-come-democrat-vows-retribution-against-ice-while-sponsoring-bill-to-block-agents-from-getting-jobs</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/your-day-will-come-democrat-vows-retribution-against-ice-while-sponsoring-bill-to-block-agents-from-getting-jobs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The White House has joined with the top Republican in the Colorado House of Representatives in condemning bills seeking to prevent any Immigration and Customs... Read More
The post ‘YOUR DAY WILL COME’: Democrat Vows Retribution Against ICE While Sponsoring Bill to Block Agents From Getting Jobs appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘YOUR, DAY, WILL, COME’:, Democrat, Vows, Retribution, Against, ICE, While, Sponsoring, Bill, Block, Agents, From, Getting, Jobs</media:keywords>
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<title>United States v. Hemani: SCOTUS to Hear Arguments in Important Second Amendment Case</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/united-states-v-hemani-scotus-to-hear-arguments-in-important-second-amendment-case</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/united-states-v-hemani-scotus-to-hear-arguments-in-important-second-amendment-case</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As the Supreme Court returns to hearing oral arguments this week, it will take up a technical—yet consequential—criminal law case. In United States v. Hemani,... Read More
The post United States v. Hemani: SCOTUS to Hear Arguments in Important Second Amendment Case appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Video Shows Clinton Recounting Epstein Meetings, Comments on Trump</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/video-shows-clinton-recounting-epstein-meetings-comments-on-trump</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/video-shows-clinton-recounting-epstein-meetings-comments-on-trump</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released full video of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s testimonies about convicted... Read More
The post Video Shows Clinton Recounting Epstein Meetings, Comments on Trump appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Video, Shows, Clinton, Recounting, Epstein, Meetings, Comments, Trump</media:keywords>
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<title>How the Heartland Is Reacting to Trump’s State of the Union</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/how-the-heartland-is-reacting-to-trumps-state-of-the-union</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/how-the-heartland-is-reacting-to-trumps-state-of-the-union</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address sent shockwaves across Capitol Hill this week as he outlined an aggressive legislative agenda for Republicans in... Read More
The post How the Heartland Is Reacting to Trump’s State of the Union appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, the, Heartland, Reacting, Trump’s, State, the, Union</media:keywords>
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<title>Trump Spoke for Nearly 2 Hours, but Who Was Really Watching?</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/trump-spoke-for-nearly-2-hours-but-who-was-really-watching</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/trump-spoke-for-nearly-2-hours-but-who-was-really-watching</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As President Donald Trump delivered a record-breaking 1 hour and 47 minute State of the Union address Tuesday night, political commentators were quick to dissect... Read More
The post Trump Spoke for Nearly 2 Hours, but Who Was Really Watching? appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, Spoke, for, Nearly, Hours, but, Who, Was, Really, Watching</media:keywords>
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<title>Britain’s Fragile Vote</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/britains-fragile-vote</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/britains-fragile-vote</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ There is a clear American interest at stake in Gorton and Denton by-election outcome. The British parliamentary contest, held Thursday, shocked many with a Green... Read More
The post Britain’s Fragile Vote appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Britain’s, Fragile, Vote</media:keywords>
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<title>Bishops as Pawns Over Birthright Citizenship</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/bishops-as-pawns-over-birthright-citizenship</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/bishops-as-pawns-over-birthright-citizenship</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Viewing the U.S. public policy and political scene as a chessboard, the prelates of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops have downgraded themselves from... Read More
The post Bishops as Pawns Over Birthright Citizenship appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bishops, Pawns, Over, Birthright, Citizenship</media:keywords>
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<title>‘We Are Going After the Rest’: Trump Gives Big Update on Iran Strike by the Numbers</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/we-are-going-after-the-rest-trump-gives-big-update-on-iran-strike-by-the-numbers</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/we-are-going-after-the-rest-trump-gives-big-update-on-iran-strike-by-the-numbers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By afternoon Sunday, the U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran sunk nine Iranian ships and took out dozens of Iranian leaders, President Donald Trump announced. ... Read More
The post ‘We Are Going After the Rest’: Trump Gives Big Update on Iran Strike by the Numbers appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘We, Are, Going, After, the, Rest’:, Trump, Gives, Big, Update, Iran, Strike, the, Numbers</media:keywords>
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<title>Bishop Rhoades ‘grateful’ as pro&#45;abortion professor declines Notre Dame institute post</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/bishop-rhoades-grateful-as-pro-abortion-professor-declines-notre-dame-institute-post</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/bishop-rhoades-grateful-as-pro-abortion-professor-declines-notre-dame-institute-post</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ostermann&#039;s appointment, announced Jan. 8, was set to take effect July 1, and quickly drew fire from Notre Dame faculty and staff due to her robust public advocacy for legal abortion.
The post Bishop Rhoades ‘grateful’ as pro-abortion professor declines Notre Dame institute post first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bishop, Rhoades, ‘grateful’, pro-abortion, professor, declines, Notre, Dame, institute, post</media:keywords>
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<title>‘Hidden Glory’: Here are highlights from Bishop Varden’s meditations for papal Lenten retreat</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/hidden-glory-here-are-highlights-from-bishop-vardens-meditations-for-papal-lenten-retreat</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/hidden-glory-here-are-highlights-from-bishop-vardens-meditations-for-papal-lenten-retreat</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bishop Varden of Trondheim, a Trappist monk, shared wisdom from contemplative life during the retreat, drawing from the writings of St. Bernard of Clairvaux.
The post ‘Hidden Glory’: Here are highlights from Bishop Varden’s meditations for papal Lenten retreat first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Mother Cabrini garners most votes as person to be depicted in planned statue for  Chicago park</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/mother-cabrini-garners-most-votes-as-person-to-be-depicted-in-planned-statue-for-chicago-park</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/mother-cabrini-garners-most-votes-as-person-to-be-depicted-in-planned-statue-for-chicago-park</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A statue of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first American saint, will be put in a public park on Chicago&#039;s Near West Side. It will replace a Christopher Columbus statue that was removed during the pandemic.
The post Mother Cabrini garners most votes as person to be depicted in planned statue for  Chicago park first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV pens book introduction: ‘Only peaceful hearts can build a world of peace’</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-xiv-pens-book-introduction-only-peaceful-hearts-can-build-a-world-of-peace</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-xiv-pens-book-introduction-only-peaceful-hearts-can-build-a-world-of-peace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &quot;Peace is when our heart and our life are inhabited by silence, meditation and listening to God; because God never blesses violence.&quot;
The post Pope Leo XIV pens book introduction: ‘Only peaceful hearts can build a world of peace’ first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pope, Leo, XIV, pens, book, introduction:, ‘Only, peaceful, hearts, can, build, world, peace’</media:keywords>
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<title>In the footsteps of St. Oscar Romero</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/in-the-footsteps-of-st-oscar-romero</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/in-the-footsteps-of-st-oscar-romero</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ I was struck by the fact that St. Romero was not only a figure who gained international recognition, but was truly a prophet in his own land, loved by everyone there, Christian or not.
The post In the footsteps of St. Oscar Romero first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>the, footsteps, St., Oscar, Romero</media:keywords>
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<title>Meet the People Fueling Chaos in Minneapolis, New York, and Beyond </title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/meet-the-people-fueling-chaos-in-minneapolis-new-york-and-beyond</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/meet-the-people-fueling-chaos-in-minneapolis-new-york-and-beyond</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ While the national news cycle may have moved on from the chaos in Minnesota surrounding protests of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a deeper story is... Read More
The post Meet the People Fueling Chaos in Minneapolis, New York, and Beyond  appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Meet, the, People, Fueling, Chaos, Minneapolis, New, York, and, Beyond </media:keywords>
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<title>Why Are US Citizens Proud of America? New Study Reveals 2 Key Reasons</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/why-are-us-citizens-proud-of-america-new-study-reveals-2-key-reasons</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/why-are-us-citizens-proud-of-america-new-study-reveals-2-key-reasons</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new Pew Research Center study set out to learn why citizens of 25 different countries, including the United States, are proud of their nation.... Read More
The post Why Are US Citizens Proud of America? New Study Reveals 2 Key Reasons appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, Are, Citizens, Proud, America, New, Study, Reveals, Key, Reasons</media:keywords>
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<title>Most Memorable Moments of Trump’s Previous State of the Union Addresses</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/most-memorable-moments-of-trumps-previous-state-of-the-union-addresses</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/most-memorable-moments-of-trumps-previous-state-of-the-union-addresses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address is on Tuesday night. Here are some of the most memorable moments of his previous State of... Read More
The post Most Memorable Moments of Trump’s Previous State of the Union Addresses appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Most, Memorable, Moments, Trump’s, Previous, State, the, Union, Addresses</media:keywords>
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<title>Special Election to Replace Greene May Test Trump’s Grip on Georgia GOP </title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/special-election-to-replace-greene-may-test-trumps-grip-on-georgia-gop</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/special-election-to-replace-greene-may-test-trumps-grip-on-georgia-gop</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Northwest Georgia faces a crowded race to fill the surprise vacancy in Congress created by the sudden departure of Marjorie Taylor Greene. Greene, who represented the state’s 14th Congressional District,... Read More
The post Special Election to Replace Greene May Test Trump’s Grip on Georgia GOP  appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Special, Election, Replace, Greene, May, Test, Trump’s, Grip, Georgia, GOP </media:keywords>
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<title>ACLU Looks to Dismantle Ohio Election Integrity Law</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/aclu-looks-to-dismantle-ohio-election-integrity-law</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/aclu-looks-to-dismantle-ohio-election-integrity-law</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans seek to protect election integrity at the federal level with the SAVE America Act, Ohio is fighting its... Read More
The post ACLU Looks to Dismantle Ohio Election Integrity Law appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ACLU, Looks, Dismantle, Ohio, Election, Integrity, Law</media:keywords>
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<title>‘Tremendous Interest’: Trump to Order Administration to Release Alien Files</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/tremendous-interest-trump-to-order-administration-to-release-alien-files</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/tremendous-interest-trump-to-order-administration-to-release-alien-files</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump announced that he is directing his administration to release government files on alien and extraterrestrial life. “Based on the tremendous interest shown,... Read More
The post ‘Tremendous Interest’: Trump to Order Administration to Release Alien Files appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘Tremendous, Interest’:, Trump, Order, Administration, Release, Alien, Files</media:keywords>
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<title>House to Vote on Trump’s War Powers</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/house-to-vote-on-trumps-war-powers</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/house-to-vote-on-trumps-war-powers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The House of Representatives appears likely to vote next week on whether to advance a resolution restricting President Donald Trump’s authority to go to war... Read More
The post House to Vote on Trump’s War Powers appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>House, Vote, Trump’s, War, Powers</media:keywords>
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<title>7 Historic Moments From State of the Union Addresses</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/7-historic-moments-from-state-of-the-union-addresses</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/7-historic-moments-from-state-of-the-union-addresses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Presidents have historically used the State of the Union address to set the stage for major public policies and campaign shifts and reflect on the... Read More
The post 7 Historic Moments From State of the Union Addresses appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Historic, Moments, From, State, the, Union, Addresses</media:keywords>
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<title>Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84; Catholic leaders praise civil rights leader’s work for justice</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/rev-jesse-jackson-dies-at-84-catholic-leaders-praise-civil-rights-leaders-work-for-justice</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/rev-jesse-jackson-dies-at-84-catholic-leaders-praise-civil-rights-leaders-work-for-justice</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Catholic leaders were among those who praised the legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, a Baptist minister and prominent civil rights leader, who died Feb. 17. He was 84.
The post Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84; Catholic leaders praise civil rights leader’s work for justice first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>BREAKING: Georgia martyrs expected to be beatified in Savannah Oct. 31</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/breaking-georgia-martyrs-expected-to-be-beatified-in-savannah-oct-31</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/breaking-georgia-martyrs-expected-to-be-beatified-in-savannah-oct-31</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The beatification of five Franciscans known as the Georgia martyrs has been set for Oct. 31, according to the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints&#039; website.
The post BREAKING: Georgia martyrs expected to be beatified in Savannah Oct. 31 first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BREAKING:, Georgia, martyrs, expected, beatified, Savannah, Oct.</media:keywords>
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<title>From foreheads to crowns: How Ash Wednesday looks different worldwide</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/from-foreheads-to-crowns-how-ash-wednesday-looks-different-worldwide</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/from-foreheads-to-crowns-how-ash-wednesday-looks-different-worldwide</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The cross traced on the forehead echoes the sign first made at baptism and repeated throughout a Catholic’s sacramental life, Father Martis said.
The post From foreheads to crowns: How Ash Wednesday looks different worldwide first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>From, foreheads, crowns:, How, Ash, Wednesday, looks, different, worldwide</media:keywords>
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<title>Bishops, pro&#45;life leaders slam Notre Dame pro&#45;abortion appointment as ‘slap in face,’ ‘betrayal’</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/bishops-pro-life-leaders-slam-notre-dame-pro-abortion-appointment-as-slap-in-face-betrayal</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/bishops-pro-life-leaders-slam-notre-dame-pro-abortion-appointment-as-slap-in-face-betrayal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On Feb. 16, several recipients of Notre Dame&#039;s Evangelium Vitae Medal penned an open letter of protest to Father Dowd over the Ostermann appointment.
The post Bishops, pro-life leaders slam Notre Dame pro-abortion appointment as ‘slap in face,’ ‘betrayal’ first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>A quick guide to fasting in Lent</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/a-quick-guide-to-fasting-in-lent</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ (OSV News) — Lent begins Feb. 18 this year. During this holy and penitential season, fasting is required of adult Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59. The required…
The post A quick guide to fasting in Lent first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV, in first Roman parish visit, calls for ‘disarming’ meekness</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-xiv-in-first-roman-parish-visit-calls-for-disarming-meekness</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-xiv-in-first-roman-parish-visit-calls-for-disarming-meekness</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The pontiff urged “coherence between faith and life” and persistent prayer for peace. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV eliminates committee created by Francis for World Children’s Day</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-xiv-eliminates-committee-created-by-francis-for-world-childrens-day</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-xiv-eliminates-committee-created-by-francis-for-world-childrens-day</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV has eliminated the Pontifical Committee for World Children’s Day, transferring the committee’s functions to the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>‘Aventine procession’: A centuries&#45;old tradition Pope Leo XIV will lead for the first time</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/aventine-procession-a-centuries-old-tradition-pope-leo-xiv-will-lead-for-the-first-time</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The brief Ash Wednesday walk between two hilltop basilicas marks the start of Lent in Rome. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>St. Peter’s marks 400 years with newly opened areas and digital access</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/st-peters-marks-400-years-with-newly-opened-areas-and-digital-access</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Vatican will open new parts of St. Peter’s — including the full terrace — and roll out a “SmartPass” digital entry system as it marks the basilica’s 400th anniversary. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Vatican official says Notre Dame controversy shows need for dialogue on abortion</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/vatican-official-says-notre-dame-controversy-shows-need-for-dialogue-on-abortion</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/vatican-official-says-notre-dame-controversy-shows-need-for-dialogue-on-abortion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Church should engage with universities about how to take “an ethical approach” to the dignity of unborn life, the president of the Pontifical Academy for Life said. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>The Con Consuming American Politics</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/the-con-consuming-american-politics</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ There is a growing sense of frustration coursing through American politics, and it is no longer confined to one party or ideology. That frustration has... Read More
The post The Con Consuming American Politics appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, Con, Consuming, American, Politics</media:keywords>
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<title>DHS Shutdown Coincides With Senators’ Trip</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/dhs-shutdown-coincides-with-senators-trip</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ With a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security all but guaranteed, many senators are leaving for a security conference in Europe without having passed... Read More
The post DHS Shutdown Coincides With Senators’ Trip appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Jeffries and Schumer Denounce Trump’s ‘Racist’ Video—but Who Are They to Complain?</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/jeffries-and-schumer-denounce-trumps-racist-videobut-who-are-they-to-complain</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/jeffries-and-schumer-denounce-trumps-racist-videobut-who-are-they-to-complain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On President Donald Trump’s social media platform, someone in the administration—the White House offered different versions of how this happened—posted a 62-second cartoon video set... Read More
The post Jeffries and Schumer Denounce Trump’s ‘Racist’ Video—but Who Are They to Complain? appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Ohio Bill Would Protect Parents for Refusing to Go Along With Transgender Ideology</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/ohio-bill-would-protect-parents-for-refusing-to-go-along-with-transgender-ideology</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/ohio-bill-would-protect-parents-for-refusing-to-go-along-with-transgender-ideology</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A bill from Republican Ohio state Reps. Josh Williams and Gary Click looks to continue Ohio Republicans’ fight against transgender ideology. The legislation introduced this... Read More
The post Ohio Bill Would Protect Parents for Refusing to Go Along With Transgender Ideology appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>GOP Trolls Democrat Opposition to Voter ID When Elected Officials Need IDs to Vote in the House</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/gop-trolls-democrat-opposition-to-voter-id-when-elected-officials-need-ids-to-vote-in-the-house</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/gop-trolls-democrat-opposition-to-voter-id-when-elected-officials-need-ids-to-vote-in-the-house</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Democratic Party has vowed to vote against legislation to require voters to provide identification before casting a ballot, despite actively using identification to vote... Read More
The post GOP Trolls Democrat Opposition to Voter ID When Elected Officials Need IDs to Vote in the House appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>‘Want to Cheat’: Noem Rips ‘Conspiracy Theories’ Against SAVE America Act</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/want-to-cheat-noem-rips-conspiracy-theories-against-save-america-act</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/want-to-cheat-noem-rips-conspiracy-theories-against-save-america-act</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Advocating for an election reform measure that passed the House this week, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said elections are a basic infrastructure responsibility for... Read More
The post ‘Want to Cheat’: Noem Rips ‘Conspiracy Theories’ Against SAVE America Act appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pew survey finds dip in Catholic support for Trump agenda</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pew-survey-finds-dip-in-catholic-support-for-trump-agenda</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pew-survey-finds-dip-in-catholic-support-for-trump-agenda</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Support for President Donald Trump&#039;s agenda has dipped across Catholic and Protestant groups, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center.
The post Pew survey finds dip in Catholic support for Trump agenda first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Lent’s CRS Lent Rice Bowl collection seen as more critical than ever after USAID cuts</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/lents-crs-lent-rice-bowl-collection-seen-as-more-critical-than-ever-after-usaid-cuts</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/lents-crs-lent-rice-bowl-collection-seen-as-more-critical-than-ever-after-usaid-cuts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Deep slashes to USAID funding have now made the annual Rice Bowl collection more essential than ever for Catholic Relief Services.
The post Lent’s CRS Lent Rice Bowl collection seen as more critical than ever after USAID cuts first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>In pastoral letter, Baltimore archbishop calls for renewed political culture</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/in-pastoral-letter-baltimore-archbishop-calls-for-renewed-political-culture</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/in-pastoral-letter-baltimore-archbishop-calls-for-renewed-political-culture</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The pastoral is &quot;about the qualities of mind and heart that we as citizens, believers and leaders ought to be striving to bring to our political culture,&quot;
The post In pastoral letter, Baltimore archbishop calls for renewed political culture first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Catholic advocates speak out as ICE data shows just 14% arrested have violent criminal records</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/catholic-advocates-speak-out-as-ice-data-shows-just-14-arrested-have-violent-criminal-records</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/catholic-advocates-speak-out-as-ice-data-shows-just-14-arrested-have-violent-criminal-records</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Catholic immigration advocates are speaking out after an internal federal document showed most individuals arrested in immigration crackdowns over the past year do not have violent criminal records.
The post Catholic advocates speak out as ICE data shows just 14% arrested have violent criminal records first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Bishop in British Columbia calls for prayer after mass shooting that ‘has traumatized us all’</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/bishop-in-british-columbia-calls-for-prayer-after-mass-shooting-that-has-traumatized-us-all</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ TUMBLER RIDGE, British Columbia (OSV News) — On the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes — the Church’s World Day of the Sick — Bishop Stephen Jensen of Prince George called…
The post Bishop in British Columbia calls for prayer after mass shooting that ‘has traumatized us all’ first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV: ‘The Church is the rightful home of sacred Scripture’</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-xiv-the-church-is-the-rightful-home-of-sacred-scripture</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV spoke about sacred Scripture during his weekly audience with pilgrims in the Vatican. ]]></description>
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<title>Archbishop Checchio takes helm in New Orleans as pope accepts Archbishop Aymond’s resignation</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/archbishop-checchio-takes-helm-in-new-orleans-as-pope-accepts-archbishop-aymonds-resignation</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/archbishop-checchio-takes-helm-in-new-orleans-as-pope-accepts-archbishop-aymonds-resignation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV appointed Archbishop James Checchio coadjutor archbishop of New Orleans in September 2025 to automatically succeed the 76-year-old Archbishop Gregory Aymond upon his retirement. ]]></description>
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<title>Jubilee 2033: Rift between Moscow and Constantinople patriarchates threatens ecumenical progress</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/jubilee-2033-rift-between-moscow-and-constantinople-patriarchates-threatens-ecumenical-progress</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The 2033 Jubilee will commemorate the bimillennium of the Redemption but the main ecumenical obstacle is the rift between the Russian Orthodox Patriarchate and the Patriarchate of Constantinople. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Vatican offers talks with Society of St. Pius X, warns illicit consecrations would end dialogue</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/vatican-offers-talks-with-society-of-st-pius-x-warns-illicit-consecrations-would-end-dialogue</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/vatican-offers-talks-with-society-of-st-pius-x-warns-illicit-consecrations-would-end-dialogue</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Vatican’s doctrinal office told a traditionalist group that consecrating bishops without a papal mandate would mean a “decisive rupture” of communion. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Vatican bank launches 2 new equity indexes aligned with Catholic principles</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/vatican-bank-launches-2-new-equity-indexes-aligned-with-catholic-principles</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/vatican-bank-launches-2-new-equity-indexes-aligned-with-catholic-principles</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Two indexes with 50 companies each that adhere to Catholic social teachings were announced by the Vatican Bank in order to promote ethical Catholic investing. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>ICE Operations: What Americans Actually Want  </title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/ice-operations-what-americans-actually-want</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/ice-operations-what-americans-actually-want</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump says a “softer touch” may be needed to carry out his immigration enforcement agenda. “I learned that maybe we can use a... Read More
The post ICE Operations: What Americans Actually Want   appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ICE, Operations:, What, Americans, Actually, Want  </media:keywords>
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<title>How Year&#45;Plus Standoff for Election Data Culminated in FBI’s Raid in Georgia</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/how-year-plus-standoff-for-election-data-culminated-in-fbis-raid-in-georgia</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/how-year-plus-standoff-for-election-data-culminated-in-fbis-raid-in-georgia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The FBI raid of the election office in Georgia’s largest county may have surprised many Americans. But it was building for more than a year. It began as a... Read More
The post How Year-Plus Standoff for Election Data Culminated in FBI’s Raid in Georgia appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Don’t Cry for The Washington Post, It Helped Destroy Media</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/dont-cry-for-the-washington-post-it-helped-destroy-media</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/dont-cry-for-the-washington-post-it-helped-destroy-media</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In December of 2016, The Washington Post reported that Russian hackers had penetrated the U.S. electricity grid through a Vermont utility company, leaving millions without... Read More
The post Don’t Cry for The Washington Post, It Helped Destroy Media appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Newsom Won’t Cut Ties to Homeless Fraudster Firm</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/newsom-wont-cut-ties-to-homeless-fraudster-firm</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/newsom-wont-cut-ties-to-homeless-fraudster-firm</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Borrowing from novelist James Hilton, who coined the word “Shangri-La” to describe a Tibetan utopia in a 1933 novel, Franklin Roosevelt gave that name to... Read More
The post Newsom Won’t Cut Ties to Homeless Fraudster Firm appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Newsom, Won’t, Cut, Ties, Homeless, Fraudster, Firm</media:keywords>
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<title>How Luna Says GOP Can Force a National ID Requirement to Vote</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/how-luna-says-gop-can-force-a-national-id-requirement-to-vote</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/how-luna-says-gop-can-force-a-national-id-requirement-to-vote</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna wants the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship and photo identification for voters in federal elections, to... Read More
The post How Luna Says GOP Can Force a National ID Requirement to Vote appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, Luna, Says, GOP, Can, Force, National, Requirement, Vote</media:keywords>
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<title>With Judge’s Ruling on TPS, Springfield Is Back in the News</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/with-judges-ruling-on-tps-springfield-is-back-in-the-news</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/with-judges-ruling-on-tps-springfield-is-back-in-the-news</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Prominent Ohio lawmakers have been reacting swiftly to a last-minute court ruling maintaining Temporary Protected Status for Haitians in the United States. Springfield, Ohio, has... Read More
The post With Judge’s Ruling on TPS, Springfield Is Back in the News appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>With, Judge’s, Ruling, TPS, Springfield, Back, the, News</media:keywords>
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<title>5 Egregious Examples of Leftist Earmarks in Shutdown&#45;Ending Funding Bill</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/5-egregious-examples-of-leftist-earmarks-in-shutdown-ending-funding-bill</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/5-egregious-examples-of-leftist-earmarks-in-shutdown-ending-funding-bill</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The bill President Donald Trump signed in order to end the government shutdown also included mandatory spending that will contradict his policy goals. The $1.2... Read More
The post 5 Egregious Examples of Leftist Earmarks in Shutdown-Ending Funding Bill appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Egregious, Examples, Leftist, Earmarks, Shutdown-Ending, Funding, Bill</media:keywords>
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<title>Billions in Tax Dollars Pay for Empty Federal Buildings</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/billions-in-tax-dollars-pay-for-empty-federal-buildings</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/billions-in-tax-dollars-pay-for-empty-federal-buildings</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FIRST ON DAILY SIGNAL—Selling off unused or underused federal property could save taxpayers $3 billion in deferred maintenance costs, and more than $100 million in operation costs each year,... Read More
The post Billions in Tax Dollars Pay for Empty Federal Buildings appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Billions, Tax, Dollars, Pay, for, Empty, Federal, Buildings</media:keywords>
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<title>Tim Tebow’s Mistake: Empowering a Radical Left Politician on Child Protection</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/tim-tebows-mistake-empowering-a-radical-left-politician-on-child-protection</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/tim-tebows-mistake-empowering-a-radical-left-politician-on-child-protection</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ For years, Tim Tebow has been working with state and federal officials to raise awareness to help get laws passed to end human trafficking and... Read More
The post Tim Tebow’s Mistake: Empowering a Radical Left Politician on Child Protection appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tim, Tebow’s, Mistake:, Empowering, Radical, Left, Politician, Child, Protection</media:keywords>
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<title>Catholic immigrant advocates call for humane approach as report finds child ICE detentions up 600%</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/catholic-immigrant-advocates-call-for-humane-approach-as-report-finds-child-ice-detentions-up-600</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/catholic-immigrant-advocates-call-for-humane-approach-as-report-finds-child-ice-detentions-up-600</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Catholic leaders reiterated the bishops&#039; call for &quot;humane, community-based alternatives&quot; to family detention.
The post Catholic immigrant advocates call for humane approach as report finds child ICE detentions up 600% first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Human dignity at center of social justice, development, says Vatican diplomat at UN</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/human-dignity-at-center-of-social-justice-development-says-vatican-diplomat-at-un</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/human-dignity-at-center-of-social-justice-development-says-vatican-diplomat-at-un</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &quot;Human flourishing requires meeting basic needs such as food, water, shelter, together with quality healthcare and education and also freedom.&quot;
The post Human dignity at center of social justice, development, says Vatican diplomat at UN first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>New York archbishop from Joliet is on a mission from God to go make disciples of everyone</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/new-york-archbishop-from-joliet-is-on-a-mission-from-god-to-go-make-disciples-of-everyone</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/new-york-archbishop-from-joliet-is-on-a-mission-from-god-to-go-make-disciples-of-everyone</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NEW YORK (OSV News) — A day before his installation as the 11th archbishop of New York, Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks gathered with the press in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, a place…
The post New York archbishop from Joliet is on a mission from God to go make disciples of everyone first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Meloni&#45;look&#45;alike angel removed from Rome church after brief viral moment</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/meloni-look-alike-angel-removed-from-rome-church-after-brief-viral-moment</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/meloni-look-alike-angel-removed-from-rome-church-after-brief-viral-moment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Valentinetti told La Repubblica: &quot;I erased it. I don&#039;t care. I keep saying she wasn&#039;t the prime minister, but the Curia wanted it that way, and I erased it.&quot; 
The post Meloni-look-alike angel removed from Rome church after brief viral moment first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV calls for prayers for children with incurable diseases</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-xiv-calls-for-prayers-for-children-with-incurable-diseases</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-xiv-calls-for-prayers-for-children-with-incurable-diseases</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ROME (OSV News) —  Pope Leo XIV has called on people around the world to pray for children living with incurable diseases in a video message released by the Vatican…
The post Pope Leo XIV calls for prayers for children with incurable diseases first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>St. John Henry Newman is added to the General Roman Calendar: What does it mean?</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/st-john-henry-newman-is-added-to-the-general-roman-calendar-what-does-it-mean</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/st-john-henry-newman-is-added-to-the-general-roman-calendar-what-does-it-mean</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The English saint, proclaimed a doctor of the Church by Pope Leo XIV in November 2025, is honored every Oct. 9. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Rome events to highlight World Day Against Human Trafficking</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/rome-events-to-highlight-world-day-against-human-trafficking</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/rome-events-to-highlight-world-day-against-human-trafficking</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From Feb. 4–8, the Catholic Church will mobilize with a series of activities in Rome in support of human dignity and peace. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo appoints Sister Raffaella Petrini as a member of Commission on Reserved Matters</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-appoints-sister-raffaella-petrini-as-a-member-of-commission-on-reserved-matters</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-appoints-sister-raffaella-petrini-as-a-member-of-commission-on-reserved-matters</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV has appointed Sister Raffaella Petrini as a member of the Commission for Reserved Matters, which is responsible for awarding financial contracts in confidential areas of the Vatican. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>This is the pope’s prayer intention for the month of February</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/this-is-the-popes-prayer-intention-for-the-month-of-february</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/this-is-the-popes-prayer-intention-for-the-month-of-february</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of February is for children with incurable diseases. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>‘We Were Anti&#45;Nazi, but Not Anti&#45;Communist’: Hollywood’s ‘Come to Jesus’ Moment That Never Was</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/we-were-anti-nazi-but-not-anti-communist-hollywoods-come-to-jesus-moment-that-never-was</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/we-were-anti-nazi-but-not-anti-communist-hollywoods-come-to-jesus-moment-that-never-was</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In this wide-ranging edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” guest host Jack Fowler sits down with Elizabeth Spalding, chairman of the Victims... Read More
The post ‘We Were Anti-Nazi, but Not Anti-Communist’: Hollywood’s ‘Come to Jesus’ Moment That Never Was appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘We, Were, Anti-Nazi, but, Not, Anti-Communist’:, Hollywood’s, ‘Come, Jesus’, Moment, That, Never, Was</media:keywords>
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<title>Minnesota’s Fraud Crisis Didn’t Go Away. It Just Got Harder to See.  </title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/minnesotas-fraud-crisisdidntgo-away-it-just-got-harder-to-see</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/minnesotas-fraud-crisisdidntgo-away-it-just-got-harder-to-see</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Before Minneapolis became a national flashpoint, before the protests and the nightly footage of chaos, something far more consequential was already underway: a sweeping fraud scandal involving billions of taxpayer dollars. ... Read More
The post Minnesota’s Fraud Crisis Didn’t Go Away. It Just Got Harder to See.   appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan Enters California Governor’s Race</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/san-jose-mayor-matt-mahan-enters-california-governors-race</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/san-jose-mayor-matt-mahan-enters-california-governors-race</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan entered the crowded race to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom, pitching himself as a results-driven Democrat focused on public safety,... Read More
The post San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan Enters California Governor’s Race appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Democrats Carry Water for Agitators Who Invade Church Services and Traumatize Children</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/democrats-carry-water-for-agitators-who-invade-church-services-and-traumatize-children</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/democrats-carry-water-for-agitators-who-invade-church-services-and-traumatize-children</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Last year, Democrats largely stood by Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones, who wished death on the children of his political opponent. Now, they’re carrying... Read More
The post Democrats Carry Water for Agitators Who Invade Church Services and Traumatize Children appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Bill to Defund Taliban Faces Senate Vote</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/bill-to-defund-taliban-faces-senate-vote</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/bill-to-defund-taliban-faces-senate-vote</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Legislation to defund nongovernmental organizations in Afghanistan that have allegedly been hijacked by the Taliban has cleared the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and is... Read More
The post Bill to Defund Taliban Faces Senate Vote appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bill, Defund, Taliban, Faces, Senate, Vote</media:keywords>
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<title>Sen. Graham Receives Concessions After ‘Hold’ on Senate’s Funding Deal</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/sen-graham-receives-concessions-after-hold-on-senates-funding-deal</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/sen-graham-receives-concessions-after-hold-on-senates-funding-deal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Senate—with a possible government shutdown looming—has crafted a deal to break a funding logjam between Republicans and Democrats, but ahead of the deal being... Read More
The post Sen. Graham Receives Concessions After ‘Hold’ on Senate’s Funding Deal appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>EXCLUSIVE: Ohio Ticket Has More to Say on Dem Looking to ‘Kill Trump’</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/exclusive-ohio-ticket-has-more-to-say-on-dem-looking-to-kill-trump</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/exclusive-ohio-ticket-has-more-to-say-on-dem-looking-to-kill-trump</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ COLUMBUS, OHIO—Republican Vivek Ramaswamy knows what he and his ticket are up against when it comes to countering the dangerous rhetoric from Ohio Democrats. “I... Read More
The post EXCLUSIVE: Ohio Ticket Has More to Say on Dem Looking to ‘Kill Trump’ appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>EXCLUSIVE:, Ohio, Ticket, Has, More, Say, Dem, Looking, ‘Kill, Trump’</media:keywords>
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<title>The Real Reason Democrats Are Threatening Noem Impeachment, One Member Says</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/the-real-reason-democrats-are-threatening-noem-impeachment-one-member-says</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/the-real-reason-democrats-are-threatening-noem-impeachment-one-member-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Americans should not be surprised by the House Democrat leader’s threat to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, says the chair of the House border... Read More
The post The Real Reason Democrats Are Threatening Noem Impeachment, One Member Says appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Thune Saves Funding Deal in Senate</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/thune-saves-funding-deal-in-senate</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Senate passed legislation to fund the government by a 71-29 vote on Friday, setting the stage for what is expected to be a brief,... Read More
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Doomsday Clock now at 85 seconds to midnight; ‘failure of leadership’ faulted</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/doomsday-clock-now-at-85-seconds-to-midnight-failure-of-leadership-faulted</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Doomsday Clock -- a model indicating humanity&#039;s risk of self-destruction -- has edged to 85 seconds to midnight, its sponsoring group announced Jan. 27.
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<title>Cardinal Parolin meets with Danish king, prime minister amid tensions over Greenland</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/cardinal-parolin-meets-with-danish-king-prime-minister-amid-tensions-over-greenland</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The cardinal celebrated Mass Jan. 25 emphasizing witness rooted in faith, not power, and warning against violations of sovereignty.
The post Cardinal Parolin meets with Danish king, prime minister amid tensions over Greenland first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<title>‘The Bible in a Year’ podcast at 5: Father Mike Schmitz has 5 takeaways</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/the-bible-in-a-year-podcast-at-5-father-mike-schmitz-has-5-takeaways</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Father Mike Schmitz is sharing five takeaways, things he&#039;s learned, from hosting the wildly popular &quot;The Bible in a Year&quot; podcast released five years ago.
The post ‘The Bible in a Year’ podcast at 5: Father Mike Schmitz has 5 takeaways first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo: Let us raise our voices for peace</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Vatican News) — “I’ll only say that we must pray very much for peace.” Those were the words of Pope Leo XIV given in a brief statement to Italian television…
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<title>Hispanic Pro&#45;Life Conference: ‘We must unite our voices’ against abortion</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ FALLS CHURCH, Va. (OSV News) — Following the National March for Life, the pro-life organization Alianza por la Vida (Alliance for Life) held its annual daylong conference to discuss ways…
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<title>Mexico’s Cardinal Aguiar: Pope Leo XIV would like to visit Mexico ‘soon’</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/mexicos-cardinal-aguiar-pope-leo-xiv-would-like-to-visit-mexico-soon</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cardinal Aguiar and his auxiliary bishop, Francisco Javier Acero Pérez, OAR, met with Pope Leo on Jan. 14, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Jan 16, 2026 / 06:00 am (CNA).
The primatial archbishop of Mexico, Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes, has invited Pope Leo XIV to visit the country. The cardinal extended the invitation during their Jan. 14 meeting at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican, shortly before the Wednesday general audience.According to a statement released later by the Archdiocese of Mexico, during the audience Aguiar renewed the invitation he had first extended to the pope a few days after the conclave for him to travel to the country.“In response, the Holy Father expressed his gratitude and his desire and interest in visiting our country soon to entrust his pontificate to Our Lady of Guadalupe,” the press release indicated.In addition, Aguiar shared with Pope Leo XIV the progress and development of the synodal process underway in the Mexican diocese.In this context, the pontiff expressed his gratitude for the work of the religious communities, pastoral workers, and laypeople, and encouraged them to continue strengthening this path of listening, discernment, and pastoral co-responsibility.During the meeting, the Holy Father expressed his joy at the pilgrimage that the archdiocese will make Saturday, Jan. 17, to the Guadalupe Basilica at the beginning of the pilgrimage season to the sacred shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe at Tepeyac.The cardinal was accompanied by Francisco Javier Acero Pérez, OAR, auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese. The communications office of the primatial archdiocese of Mexico invited all the faithful to join in prayer for the Holy Father and for the fruits of the synodal journey that the Mexican Church continues to undertake.This story     was first published by ACI Prensa, the Spanish-language sister service of EWTN News. It has been translated and adapted by the EWTN News English Service. ]]></description>
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<title>Why the Church dedicates a week of prayer for Christian unity</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dominican Father Nelson Medina discusses this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. | Credit: “EWTN Noticias”/Screenshot

Jan 22, 2026 / 10:00 am (CNA).
Friar Nelson Medina, a Colombian Dominican priest who holds a doctorate in fundamental theology, explained why it is important for the Catholic Church to celebrate and promote a     Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (Jan. 18–25), which in 2026 has the theme “One Body, One Spirit.”“There are two reasons, one theological and one biblical, both extremely important. The theological reason is that the fruit of sin is always division, and therefore the victory over sin is always unity around the truth and love in Christ,” the priest emphasized in an interview with “EWTN Noticias,” the Spanish-language broadcast edition of EWTN News.“Then we have a biblical reason, which is that Christ Our Lord, as appears in chapter 17 of the Gospel according to St. John, prayed precisely for this intention. It is clear that it was from the depths of his heart, precisely in the hours leading up to his sorrowful passion and therefore to our redemption,” Medina emphasized.“So it is something that God wants, it is a common objective for the Church, and it is an initiative to which we should all unite.”Regarding the theme of this year’s week of prayer — “One Body, One Spirit” — the friar emphasized that “it is very interesting to see the Church from this dual perspective ... When we speak of unity in the Spirit, we are talking about that working [of the Spirit] which is interior, because the Spirit precisely comes into our hearts, as Romans 5:5 says.”“But then the unity of the body is also necessary, that is, a unity that is visible. It’s not just that we have general charity towards other people; it’s that it is visibly evident that we believe in the same God, that we believe in the same Scripture, and that we celebrate the same sacraments with a common understanding and truth,” the Dominican priest pointed out.What is the aim of Christian unity?On this point, Medina emphasized “the ecumenism of theology; serious theological study is truly indispensable, especially to avoid superficiality. Sometimes people think that for there to be ecumenism, it’s enough for us to simply get together, share a meal, and take a nice picture with people smiling. That’s not the case.”The Dominican priest explained that this unity helps address serious issues such as “gender ideology, the disregard for the dignity of human life with euthanasia, and all pro-life issues. It is necessary that, together with other Christians, and even with people of other religious beliefs, when appropriate, we understand that we are on the same side.”“And we shouldn’t underestimate this effort for the causes of defending life, ecology, and justice because in this collaborative work, prejudices are often broken down and doors are opened,” he emphasized.Regarding the work of priests, Medina continued, this unity among Christians is also important, because “we priests have quite a lot of work to do, because I think we move between two extremes ... on the one hand, parishes where nothing is done [for Christian unity], apart from perhaps putting up a poster on the parish bulletin board; nothing else is done. And others where a lot is done, but sometimes causing confusion.”“And this, too, we must warn against as a danger. For example, I learned of a case where some religious invited Anglicans to attend, and then everyone started receiving Communion, as if full Eucharistic unity had already been achieved,” he recalled.That, the Dominican priest lamented, “which should have been a very beautiful ceremony, ended up being a source of scandal for many people.”Medina noted that “formation is needed. It is a noble ideal, a pressing and unavoidable task for the Church, but it must, of course, have very clear parameters and guidelines from our pastors so that it does not end up being a fleeting enthusiasm, but also so that it does not produce this type of doctrinal or liturgical confusion.”This story     was first published by ACI Prensa, the Spanish-language sister service of EWTN News. It has been translated and adapted by EWTN News English. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV to French Catholic media: Keep the heart of communication in an age of AI</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV waves to crowds in St. Peter’s Square after praying the Angelus on Jan. 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Jan 22, 2026 / 04:45 am (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV urged Catholic journalists to double down on truth, human connection, and the voices of the vulnerable as artificial intelligence reshapes the communications landscape.In a message signed by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin on the pope’s behalf, Leo addressed the Fédération des Médias Catholiques ahead of its Saint François de Sales gathering in Lourdes, scheduled for Jan. 21–23.“To face this era marked — including in the world of communications — by the rise of artificial intelligence, we urgently need to return to what matters most: matters of the heart, the centrality of good relationships, and the ability to connect with others without excluding anyone,” the pope’s message said. That call, he added, is answered by “the service to truth that Catholic media can offer everyone, including those who do not believe.”The pope specifically encouraged Catholic communications professionals to be “sowers of good words” and to amplify voices “that courageously seek reconciliation,” helping to “disarm hearts filled with hatred and fanaticism” in a world he described as “fragmented and polarized.”He also urged journalists to tune in to those most likely to be overlooked.The message called on Catholic media to act like antennas, picking up and passing along “the experiences of the vulnerable, the marginalized, those who are alone — and those who need to discover the joy of feeling loved.”Leo’s message also pointed to Father Jacques Hamel, the French priest murdered at the altar while celebrating Mass in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray on July 26, 2016. He was killed by two attackers who pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group; both were later shot dead by police.Noting that the federation has created an award in Hamel’s honor for journalists committed to peace and interreligious dialogue, the pope wrote that Hamel “was a witness to the faith, even to the point of death,” and believed deeply in dialogue and “patient, mutual listening.” He was convinced, the message said, that it is urgent “to know how to be close to others, without exception.”This story     was first published by ACI Stampa, the Italian-language sister service of EWTN News. It has been translated and adapted by EWTN News English. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV receives lambs on feast of St. Agnes</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV meets a pair of lambs blessed for the feast of the Roman virgin and martyr St. Agnes in the Urban VIII Chapel in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace on Jan. 21, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Jan 21, 2026 / 10:30 am (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday received a pair of lambs to be blessed for the feast day of the Roman virgin and martyr St. Agnes — the first time a pope has welcomed lambs at the Vatican, part of a centuries-old tradition, since 2017.The presentation took place in the 17th-century Urban VIII Chapel in the Apostolic Palace, where the lambs’ bleats punctuated the brief ceremony Jan. 21. The wool of the blessed lambs will be used to make pallia — narrow white vestments worn by metropolitan archbishops.It was a tradition for the pope to bless the lambs every year on the feast of St. Agnes until Pope Francis discontinued the practice after 2017.Pope Leo XIV meets a pair of lambs blessed for the feast of the Roman virgin and martyr St. Agnes in the Urban VIII Chapel in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace on Jan. 21, 2026. | Credit: Vatican MediaSt. Agnes, who was killed in Rome in A.D. 304 at the age of 12 or 13 for being a Christian, is associated with the lamb as a symbol of her purity and because her name means “lamb” in Latin.The lambs — carried in baskets dressed in white with red roses for St. Agnes’ virginity and martyrdom — were later blessed in the Mausoleum of Constantina, an ancient church close to the Minor Basilica of St. Agnes Outside the Walls, which is temporarily closed.The Benedictine nuns of the Basilica of St. Cecilia will take over care of the lambs, shearing them during Holy Week, then weaving their wool into pallia, which the pope will bestow on new metropolitan archbishops on June 29, the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.Pope Leo XIV meets a pair of lambs blessed for the feast of the Roman virgin and martyr St. Agnes in the Urban VIII Chapel in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace on Jan. 21, 2026. | Credit: Vatican MediaThe pallium is a narrow, circular band of white wool with pendants hanging down the front and the back. It is adorned with six small black crosses and three pins (called spinulae), which resemble both thorns and the nails used to crucify Jesus.It is bestowed on the Latin-rite patriarch of Jerusalem and metropolitan archbishops — the diocesan archbishops of the primary city of an ecclesiastical province or region — as a symbol of communion, authority, and unity with the pope and his pastoral mission to be a shepherd for the people of God. The pope also wears the pallium over his chasuble when he is celebrating Mass.Before the vestments are bestowed on the metropolitan archbishops, they are placed for a time in a spot near the tomb of St. Peter, under the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica, to reinforce the bishop’s connection to Peter through apostolic succession. ]]></description>
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<title>Money is A Moral Question</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Money is not neutral. It never has been. ]]></description>
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<title>EXCLUSIVE: Early Look at the House Anti&#45;Sharia Law Caucus’ Priorities Ahead of First Press Conference</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/exclusive-early-look-at-the-house-anti-sharia-law-caucus-priorities-ahead-of-first-press-conference</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The Sharia Free America Caucus will present a suite of policies to prevent Sharia law from entering U.S. politics during its... Read More
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<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>The Left’s Search for a New Cause</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/the-lefts-search-for-a-new-cause</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Monday marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday honoring a man best remembered for urging Americans to judge one another by the content... Read More
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<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Bureaucrats’ Political Donations Hint Census Bureau Overcounting for Democrats May Not Be Coincidental</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/bureaucrats-political-donations-hint-census-bureau-overcounting-for-democrats-may-not-be-coincidental</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Undercounting the population in red states like Texas and Florida in 2020 cost Republicans at least six seats in the House of Representatives, while overcounting... Read More
The post Bureaucrats’ Political Donations Hint Census Bureau Overcounting for Democrats May Not Be Coincidental appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<title>Trump’s Outrageous Threats Get Practical Results</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/trumps-outrageous-threats-get-practical-results</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Think about it. Heads of government do not normally reveal the texts of private communications from other heads of state. Yet that is what Norwegian... Read More
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<title>‘Islamic Extremism Has No Place in Our State’: Texas Reps. Back Abbott as CAIR Plans to Sue</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/islamic-extremism-has-no-place-in-our-state-texas-reps-back-abbott-as-cair-plans-to-sue</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Republican Reps. Chip Roy and Keith Self of Texas voiced their support for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s efforts to crack down on Islamic groups accused... Read More
The post ‘Islamic Extremism Has No Place in Our State’: Texas Reps. Back Abbott as CAIR Plans to Sue appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<title>It Might Surprise You, But Here’s How Harry Reid Helped End Roe</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/it-might-surprise-you-but-heres-how-harry-reid-helped-end-roe</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Roe v. Wade would have turned 53 years old on Jan. 22 had the Supreme Court not overturned the decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s... Read More
The post It Might Surprise You, But Here’s How Harry Reid Helped End Roe appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>‘BE VIGILANT’: Assistant Health Secretary Warns What Can Happen If Pro&#45;Lifers Don’t Vote</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/be-vigilant-assistant-health-secretary-warns-what-can-happen-if-pro-lifers-dont-vote</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/be-vigilant-assistant-health-secretary-warns-what-can-happen-if-pro-lifers-dont-vote</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Assistant Secretary for Health and Human Services Brian Christine warned that the administration’s pro-life wins can be lost if pro-lifers don’t vote in November. “We... Read More
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Law Students Circulate Petition to Ban ICE From Job Fair</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/law-students-circulate-petition-to-ban-ice-from-job-fair</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/law-students-circulate-petition-to-ban-ice-from-job-fair</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Over 1,000 students, alumni, and members of campus groups at Georgetown and George Washington University signed a petition to block the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs... Read More
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Could the Senate Trigger Another Shutdown in a Week?</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/could-the-senate-trigger-another-shutdown-in-a-week</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/could-the-senate-trigger-another-shutdown-in-a-week</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ With the House having passed its final batch of appropriations bills, it is now up to the Senate to pass the spending package or risk... Read More
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Questions Surround Minnesota Bureaucrat Who Went on to Work for Church Whose Grant She Approved</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/questions-surround-minnesota-bureaucrat-who-went-on-to-work-for-church-whose-grant-she-approved</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/questions-surround-minnesota-bureaucrat-who-went-on-to-work-for-church-whose-grant-she-approved</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new report in Minnesota highlights how a former bureaucrat involved in granting a church millions of dollars later went to work as a consultant... Read More
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Three States That Could Reshape Congress in 2026</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/three-states-that-could-reshape-congress-in-2026</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/three-states-that-could-reshape-congress-in-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This year’s midterm elections could decide the balance of power in Washington. Beyond 2026, however, the outcome of these elections could determine the ideological direction... Read More
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Fraud in Minnesota: Democrats Abandon Oversight, Taxpayers Pay the Price</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/fraud-in-minnesota-democrats-abandon-oversight-taxpayers-pay-the-price</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/fraud-in-minnesota-democrats-abandon-oversight-taxpayers-pay-the-price</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sen. John Barrasso delivered the following speech about the Medicaid fraud schemes in Minnesota. Watch the speech, below, or read his remarks, lightly edited. When... Read More
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Cassidy Probes UAW Leader on ‘Workforce Retaliation’</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/exclusive-sen-cassidy-probes-uaw-leader-on-workforce-retaliation</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/exclusive-sen-cassidy-probes-uaw-leader-on-workforce-retaliation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Sen. Bill Cassidy, chairman of the leading Senate committee on labor matters, sent a letter to United Auto Workers (UAW) president Shawn... Read More
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Lawmakers Tell Trump to Keep Pressuring Iran</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/lawmakers-tell-trump-to-keep-pressuring-iran</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/lawmakers-tell-trump-to-keep-pressuring-iran</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A group of bipartisan legislators are expressing their support for aggressive action against Iran as President Donald Trump and his administration consider military action. The... Read More
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Texas Poll Shows Tough Primary for Cornyn and Crockett</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/texas-poll-shows-tough-primary-for-cornyn-and-crockett</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/texas-poll-shows-tough-primary-for-cornyn-and-crockett</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new poll on the Texas Senate primaries reveals incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is facing tough Republican competition, and Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s path... Read More
The post Texas Poll Shows Tough Primary for Cornyn and Crockett appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>GOP Rep Says Some Republicans Will Back Impeachment If Trump Invades Greenland</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/gop-rep-says-some-republicans-will-back-impeachment-if-trump-invades-greenland</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/gop-rep-says-some-republicans-will-back-impeachment-if-trump-invades-greenland</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., said on Wednesday that if President Donald Trump were to acquire Greenland by military force, “it would be the end of... Read More
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>White House Answers If Men Can Get Pregnant</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/white-house-answers-if-men-can-get-pregnant</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/white-house-answers-if-men-can-get-pregnant</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt slammed a doctor who was unable to answer the question of whether men can get pregnant. “Anyone in their... Read More
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<title>New Videos Show Mamdani Housing Czar’s True Socialist Agenda</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/new-videos-show-mamdani-housing-czars-true-socialist-agenda</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/new-videos-show-mamdani-housing-czars-true-socialist-agenda</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s housing czar is back in the news for a resurfaced podcast episode, where she calls for the tanking of housing... Read More
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<title>Donalds Has Commanding Lead in Vital Florida Race, Poll Shows</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/donalds-has-commanding-lead-in-vital-florida-race-poll-shows</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/donalds-has-commanding-lead-in-vital-florida-race-poll-shows</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new poll on Florida’s gubernatorial race shows Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., ahead of his primary challengers by 30% or more. The Mason-Dixon poll released... Read More
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Report: More than 388 million Christians worldwide face ‘high levels’ of persecution</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/report-more-than-388-million-christians-worldwide-face-high-levels-of-persecution</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/report-more-than-388-million-christians-worldwide-face-high-levels-of-persecution</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ More than 388 million Christians -- or 1 in 7 believers worldwide -- face &quot;high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith,&quot; according to a new report.
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Vatican completes official mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV for papal basilica</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/vatican-completes-official-mosaic-portrait-of-pope-leo-xiv-for-papal-basilica</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/vatican-completes-official-mosaic-portrait-of-pope-leo-xiv-for-papal-basilica</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The circular mosaic, known as a tondo, will be installed in the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls.
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<title>Rubio says US closely working with Catholic Church to get Cuba humanitarian aid</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/rubio-says-us-closely-working-with-catholic-church-to-get-cuba-humanitarian-aid</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/rubio-says-us-closely-working-with-catholic-church-to-get-cuba-humanitarian-aid</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON (OSV News) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Jan. 14 that the first in a series of direct humanitarian shipments to Cuba “in close partnership with the Catholic…
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<title>Senate hearing examines abortion pill after FDA approval of new generic version</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/senate-hearing-examines-abortion-pill-after-fda-approval-of-new-generic-version</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/senate-hearing-examines-abortion-pill-after-fda-approval-of-new-generic-version</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A Senate committee held a hearing on the abortion pill Jan. 14 as the Trump administration faces scrutiny from some pro-lifers over the Food and Drug Administration&#039;s recent approval of a new generic form of the drug.
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<title>US bishops praise DHS policy change on wait times for religious worker visas</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/us-bishops-praise-dhs-policy-change-on-wait-times-for-religious-worker-visas</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/us-bishops-praise-dhs-policy-change-on-wait-times-for-religious-worker-visas</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &quot;Our appreciation&quot; for efforts supporting the religious worker visas program &quot;cannot be overstated,&quot; said the USCCB&#039;s president and its migration chair.
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<title>Pope Leo condemns ‘zeal for war,’ weak multilateralism in speech to diplomats</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-condemns-zeal-for-war-weak-multilateralism-in-speech-to-diplomats</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV addresses ambassadors and other diplomatic representatives to the Holy See in the Apostolic Palace on Jan. 9, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Jan 9, 2026 / 10:17 am (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV condemned the weakening of international multilateralism and the increased use of force in a speech to diplomats at the Vatican on Friday.He also said states should respect fundamental human rights, such as religious freedom and freedom of speech, and comply with international humanitarian law in     the lengthiest speech to date of his pontificate.“A diplomacy that promotes dialogue and seeks consensus among all parties is being replaced by a diplomacy based on force, by either individuals or groups of allies. War is back in vogue and a zeal for war is spreading,” he told ambassadors and other diplomatic representatives to the Holy See in the Apostolic Palace on Jan. 9. Currently, 184 states have diplomatic relations with the Holy See.“Peace is no longer sought as a gift and a desirable good in itself,” the pontiff continued. “Instead, peace is sought through weapons as a condition for asserting one’s own dominion. This gravely threatens the rule of law, which is the foundation of all peaceful civil coexistence.”The Holy Father called for concern for the common good of peoples to take precedence over “the defense of partisan interests” amid escalating tensions, pointing in particular to Venezuela, for which he reiterated an appeal “to respect the will of the Venezuelan people, and to safeguard the human and civil rights of all.”Leo framed his speech, part of the annual new year greeting to the diplomatic corps, within St. Augustine of Hippo’s work of Christian philosophy “De Civitate Dei” (“City of God”).“The ‘City of God’ does not propose a political program. Instead, it offers valuable reflections on fundamental issues concerning social and political life, such as the search for a more just and peaceful coexistence among peoples. Augustine also warns of the grave dangers to political life arising from false representations of history, excessive nationalism and the distortion of the ideal of the political leader,” the pope said.He called “City of God,” written in the fifth century, highly relevant to the present time, marked by widespread migration and the “profound readjustment of geopolitical balances and cultural paradigms.”Pope Leo XIV greets ambassadors and other diplomatic representatives to the Holy See in the Apostolic Palace on Jan. 9, 2026. | Credit: Vatican MediaHuman rights short-circuitedLeo lamented what he called a “short circuit” of human rights around the world today, especially the right to life.“We firmly reiterate that the protection of the right to life constitutes the indispensable foundation of every other human right. A society is healthy and truly progresses only when it safeguards the sanctity of human life and works actively to promote it,” he said.He also called out the restriction of the right to freedom of expression, freedom of conscience, religious freedom, and the right to life in favor of other “so-called new rights,” so that “the very framework of human rights is losing its vitality and creating space for force and oppression.”“This occurs when each right becomes self-referential, and especially when it becomes disconnected from reality, nature, and truth,” he added.Christian persecutionPope Leo said     Christian persecution is one of the most widespread human rights crises today, with over 380 million believers around the world suffering high or extreme levels of discrimination, violence, and oppression.He recalled the victims of religiously motivated violence in Bangladesh, in the Sahel region, in Nigeria, and those killed or injured in the terrorist attack on the parish of St. Elias in Damascus in June.The pontiff also decried “a subtle form of religious discrimination against Christians” taking place even in Christian-majority countries in Europe and the Americas.“There, they are sometimes restricted in their ability to proclaim the truths of the Gospel for political or ideological reasons, especially when they defend the dignity of the weakest, the unborn, refugees and migrants, or promote the family,” he said.Leo also called for respect for the freedom of other religious communities and the rejection of all forms of antisemitism.Pope Leo XIV greets ambassadors and other diplomatic representatives to the Holy See in the Hall of the Blessing in the Apostolic Palace on Jan. 9, 2026. | Credit: Vatican MediaThe meaning of wordsThe Holy Father also spoke about debates over the meaning of words and how they are tied to attacks on freedom of expression.“Rediscovering the meaning of words is perhaps one of the primary challenges of our time. When words lose their connection to reality, and reality itself becomes debatable and ultimately incommunicable,” he said.“We should also note the paradox that this weakening of language is often invoked in the name of freedom of expression itself. However, on closer inspection, the opposite is true, for freedom of speech and expression is guaranteed precisely by the certainty of language and the fact that every term is anchored in the truth,” he noted.He called it painful to see the space for genuine freedom of expression rapidly shrink, especially in the West.“At the same time, a new Orwellian-style language is developing which, in an attempt to be increasingly inclusive, ends up excluding those who do not conform to the ideologies that are fueling it,” he said.A consequence of this, Leo said, is that the freedom of conscience, another fundamental human right, is increasingly questioned by states.The freedom of conscience, which “establishes a balance between the collective interest and individual dignity,” protects individuals “to refuse legal or professional obligations that conflict with moral, ethical, or religious principles deeply rooted in their personal lives,” such as military service, abortion, or euthanasia.“Conscientious objection is not rebellion but an act of fidelity to oneself,” he underlined.Life and the familyPope Leo urged states to protect the institution of the family as “the vocation to love and to life” manifested in the “exclusive and indissoluble union between a woman and a man” and implying a “fundamental ethical imperative for enabling families to welcome and fully care for unborn life.”Noting the increasing priority of raising birth rates, he emphasized life as a gift to be cherished and said “we categorically reject any practice that denies or exploits the origin of life and its development,” including abortion and surrogacy.He added that the Holy See is also concerned about projects aimed at financing cross-border mobility to increase access to abortion and “considers it deplorable that public resources are allocated to suppress life rather than being invested to support mothers and families.”Pope Leo XIV poses with ambassadors and other diplomatic representatives to the Holy See in the Sistine Chapel on Jan. 9, 2026. | Credit: Vatican MediaFor the sick and elderly, “civil society and states also have a responsibility to respond concretely to situations of vulnerability, offering solutions to human suffering, such as palliative care, and promoting policies of authentic solidarity rather than encouraging deceptive forms of compassion such as euthanasia,” he said.The pontiff underlined the inalienable dignity of every person and that migrants, as people, have “inalienable rights that must be respected in every situation.”“I renew the Holy See’s hope that the actions taken by states against criminality and human trafficking will not become a pretext for undermining the dignity of migrants and refugees,” he said.Pride and self-loveLeo recalled that in Augustine’s “City of God,” the saint interprets events and history according to a model of two cities. The city of God is characterized by God’s unconditional love and love for one’s neighbor, especially the poor, while the earthly city “is centered on pride and self-love (‘amor sui’), on the thirst for worldly power and glory that leads to destruction.”“While St. Augustine highlights the coexistence of the heavenly and earthly cities until the end of time, our era seems somewhat inclined to deny the city of God its ‘right of citizenship,’” the pope noted.“Yet, as Augustine notes, ‘Great is the folly of pride in those individuals who think that the supreme good can be found in this life and that they can become happy by their own resources,’” Leo said. “Pride obscures both reality itself and our empathy towards others. It is no coincidence that pride is always at the root of every conflict.” ]]></description>
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<title>This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of January</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for the Jubilee of Prisoners in St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 14, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media

Jan 8, 2026 / 14:17 pm (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of January is for the faithful to pray with the word of God.In a video released Jan. 7 on X, the Holy Father said that he is praying “that we may learn, practice, and love praying with the word of God.”“The gift of Scripture is God’s love letter to humankind,” he said. “Let’s pray that we all draw from this gift and get to know Our Lord.”‘Pray with the Pope’ initiativeThe Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network and the Dicastery for Communication announced Jan. 7 the “Pray with the Pope” project. According to a press release, this is a new initiative in which the pope will share his monthly prayer intentions through both video and audio, “inviting the universal Church and all people of goodwill to unite spiritually, using the same prayer that will now be led by the pope himself.”“This initiative aims to increase the visibility of the pope’s prayer intentions, using a language suitable for prayer, in new formats, so as to better reach the faithful throughout the world, especially in today’s world of digital communication,” the press release stated.In the full video shared on the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network website, Pope Leo recites an original prayer written specifically for this month’s prayer intention.Here is the pope’s full prayer:Lord Jesus, living Word of the Father,in you we find the light that guides our steps.We know that the human heart lives restless, hungry for meaning,and only your Gospel can give it peace and fullness.Teach us to listen to you each day in the Scriptures,to let ourselves be challenged by your voice,and to discern our decisionsfrom the closeness to your heart.May your word be nourishment in weariness,hope in darkness,and strength in our communities.Lord, may your word never be absent from our lips or from our hearts — the word that makes us sons and daughters, brothers and sisters,disciples and missionaries of your kingdom.Make us a Church that prays with the word,that is built upon it and shares it with joy,so that in every person the hope of a new world may be born again.May our faith grow in the encounter with you through your word,moving us from the heartto reach out to others,to serve the most vulnerable,to forgive, build bridges, and proclaim life.Amen.“Pray with the Pope” is accessible on the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network     website and its digital platforms. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV meets Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV meets Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado at the Vatican on Jan. 12, 2026. / Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican City, Jan 12, 2026 / 06:50 am (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV met with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado at the Vatican on Monday in an audience that was not initially included in the official schedule for the day.The meeting was added to the pontiff’s agenda in the Holy See’s noon news bulletin. The Vatican has not released any details about the audience.Machado, one of the leading figures of the Venezuelan opposition, has been a prominent voice in denouncing the institutional, economic, and humanitarian crisis facing the country.The Venezuelan politician, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in December, is also expected to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump this week.According to a post on X from Machado&#039;s political party, Vente Venezuela, the politician met with the pope to request his help in the release of all political prisoners in Venezuela.“Today I had the blessing and honor of being able to share with His Holiness and express our gratitude for his attention to what is happening in our country. I also conveyed to him the strength of the Venezuelan people who remain steadfast and in prayer for the freedom of Venezuela, and I asked him to intercede for all Venezuelans who remain kidnapped and disappeared,” Machado said after the meeting, according to a post on X from political organization Comando Con Venezuela.Machado also met with Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin on Jan. 12, according to Comando Con Venezuela.Nicolás Maduro is being held in a New York prison after appearing before a federal judge on various charges related to drug trafficking and terrorism following his capture by the U.S. military in the early hours of Jan. 3.Delcy Rodríguez, former vice president of Venezuela, has assumed the interim presidency of the country following Maduro’s arrest.In his Angelus message on Jan. 4, Leo XIV called for full respect for the country’s national sovereignty and for the human and civil rights of its people.“It is with deep concern that I am following the developments in Venezuela,” said the pontiff, stressing that “the good of the beloved Venezuelan people must prevail over every other consideration.”The pope urged cooperation to “build a peaceful future of collaboration, stability, and harmony” and emphasized that this effort must be made “with special attention to the poorest, who suffer because of the difficult economic situation.”In his address to the diplomatic corps on Jan. 9, Leo reiterated his call to respect “the will of the Venezuelan people” and for work “to safeguard the human and civil rights of all, ensuring a future of stability and concord.”Hannah Brockhaus contributed to this report.This story was first published on ACI Prensa, CNA&#039;s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. It was updated at 10:18 a.m. ET with the statement from Machado. ]]></description>
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<title>The story behind Pope Leo XIV’s new papal staff</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV introduced a new papal staff on Jan. 6, 2026, during the closing of the Holy Door | Credit: Vatican Media / null

Jan 12, 2026 / 12:25 pm (CNA).
Last week during the Jan. 6 closing of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV used a new papal staff, or ferula, which is used by pontiffs in solemn ceremonies and represents their leadership as bishop of Rome and supreme pastor of the entire Church.According to the Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Holy See, popes have traditionally received this insignia after their election, when they took possession of their see in St. John Lateran Basilica.The papal staff, used only by the pope and topped with a cross or a crucifix, is different from the bishop’s crozier — the shepherd’s staff — which ends in a curve and is used by bishops and archbishops.It was St. Paul VI who, in 1965 on the occasion of the closing of the Second Vatican Council, used a silver ferula with a crucifix designed by the sculptor Lello Scorzelli. The pontiff began to use this cross with increasing frequency in liturgical celebrations, as his successors would later do.St. John Paul II also chose to use the papal ferula from the beginning of his pontificate. Even in the last years of his life, the late pontiff leaned on it while convalescing in his room.Benedict XVI used a ferula topped with a golden cross, previously used by Blessed Pius IX. Leo XIV used Benedict XVI’s ferula on May 18 during his first Mass as pope and has also used the one designed by Scorzelli for St. Paul VI.Pope Leo XIV waves during the inaugural Mass of his pontificate, held in St. Peter&#039;s Square on May 18, 2025. He stands in front of a Flemish tapestry depicting the dialogue between Jesus and Peter after the miraculous catch of fish. Credit: Vatican MediaThe new papal ferula used by Pope Leo XIV is in continuity with those used by his predecessors, linking the mission of proclaiming the mystery of love expressed by Christ on the cross with its glorious manifestation in the Resurrection.Furthermore, as the Vatican explains, its style is reminiscent of Scorzelli’s work, as it depicts Christ no longer bound by the nails of the Passion but with his glorified body in the act of ascending to the Father.The ferula bears the motto chosen by Pope Leo XIV: “ In illo uno unum,” (“In the one Christ we are one”), which captures the theological dimension of his magisterium, founded on the unity and communion that makes us the Church.The use of the papal ferula is seen as carrying a profound symbolic meaning: It expresses the specific mission of the successor of Peter to confirm his brothers in the faith and preside over the Church in charity.This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV proclaims Franciscan Jubilee Year</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ St. Francis of Assisi. | Credit: Paolo Gallo/Shutterstock

Jan 12, 2026 / 17:21 pm (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a “Special Year of St. Francis” to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the saint’s death. During this time of grace, which will extend until January 2027, the faithful are granted the opportunity to obtain a     plenary indulgence.This Franciscan Jubilee Year, considered a gift for the entire Church and an occasion for authentic spiritual renewal, was inaugurated on Jan. 10 with     a decree issued by the Apostolic Penitentiary of the Holy See.Until Jan. 10 of next year, the faithful can obtain this grace under the usual conditions — sacramental confession, Communion, and prayer for the intentions of the pope — by making a pilgrimage to any Franciscan conventual church or place of worship dedicated to St. Francis anywhere in the world.Furthermore, the elderly, the sick, and those who, for serious reasons, cannot leave their homes can obtain the plenary indulgence by spiritually joining in the jubilee celebrations and offering their prayers, pains, or sufferings to God.In a world where “the virtual takes over the real, disagreements and social violence are part of everyday life, and peace becomes more insecure and distant every day, this Year of St. Francis spurs all of us, each according to our possibilities, to imitate the poor man of Assisi, to form ourselves as far as possible on the model of Christ,” the decree states.For     the Order of Friars Minor, this time is also an opportunity for the faithful to become “models of holiness of life and constant witnesses of peace.”On the occasion of this anniversary, Pope Leo XIV addressed     a letter to the ministers general of the Franciscan Family Conference in which he emphasized that “in this era, marked by so many seemingly endless wars, by internal and social divisions that create distrust and fear, he continues to speak. Not because he offers technical solutions, but because his life points to the authentic source of peace.”In this regard, he highlighted that St. Francis reminds us that “peace with God, peace among people, and peace with creation are inseparable dimensions of a single call to universal reconciliation.”This story     was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>Not Just Minnesota: How Tax Dollars Are at Risk of Fraud in This State</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ More than $250 million in federal funding for Illinois programs risked misuse due to poor monitoring, state audits show.  With Minnesota facing scrutiny over a... Read More
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Portland ‘Couple’ Shot by Border Patrol Was a Venezuelan Gang Member and His Prostitute, DHS Says</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/portland-couple-shot-by-border-patrol-was-a-venezuelan-gang-member-and-his-prostitute-dhs-says</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The state of Oregon is investigating the shooting of two people by a Customs and Border Patrol agent in Portland on Thursday. According to the... Read More
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<title>Let’s Be Honest About ICE Shootings, and How We Got Here</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ We’ve had an avalanche of hot takes since Renee Good was shot in Minneapolis by federal agents. But there should be no “hot” takes. There... Read More
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<title>Is Congress Returning to ‘Regular Order’ in Funding?</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/is-congress-returning-to-regular-order-in-funding</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/is-congress-returning-to-regular-order-in-funding</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The House of Representatives took a major step toward averting another government shutdown when it passed a funding package Thursday.  But perhaps more importantly, House... Read More
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Walz Admin Actually Ordered Fraud Unit to Stand Down Early in His Term, Whistleblowers Say</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/walz-admin-actually-ordered-fraud-unit-to-stand-down-early-in-his-term-whistleblowers-say</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Whistleblowers have accused Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s administration of squashing criminal fraud investigations as far back as 2019, according to a Republican state representative who... Read More
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<title>These Policies Could Reverse US Declining Marriage, Birth Rates</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/these-policies-could-reverse-us-declining-marriage-birth-rates</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Federal policies should encourage marriage and children, says a new Heritage Foundation report that proposes ways to reverse the trends of broken homes, declining marriage... Read More
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Mamdani’s Socialist Crybullies Want to Dodge Accountability</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/mamdanis-socialist-crybullies-want-to-dodge-accountability</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/mamdanis-socialist-crybullies-want-to-dodge-accountability</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ One of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s top advisers is getting flak for supporting communists and planning to deprive Americans of their God-given rights, and... Read More
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Vance Announces New Plan to Combat Nationwide Welfare Fraud</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/vance-announces-new-plan-to-combat-nationwide-welfare-fraud</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/vance-announces-new-plan-to-combat-nationwide-welfare-fraud</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Vice President JD Vance announced that the Trump administration has created a new assistant attorney general position to crack down on fraud nationwide. The new... Read More
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<title>Jan. 6, 5 Years Later—Were We Played?</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/jan-6-5-years-laterwere-we-played</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see... Read More
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<title>The Deadly Consequences of Democrats’ War on ICE Enforcement</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/the-deadly-consequences-of-democrats-war-on-ice-enforcement</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Democrat politicians have put countless lives at risk becasue they can’t accept an administration that vigorously enforces U.S. immigration laws. The tragedy that unfolded Wednesday... Read More
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<title>As Maduro faces New York trial, uncertainty lingers for Venezuelan migrants</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/as-maduro-faces-new-york-trial-uncertainty-lingers-for-venezuelan-migrants</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Millions of Venezuelans live abroad due to the situation in Venezuela, including in the U.S.
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<title>Jesuit missionaries and a log chapel: Exploring the Catholic history of Delaware</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution this year, this series will examine the origins of the church and Catholic life in each of the 50…
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<title>New Orleans archbishop apologizes to abuse survivors as settlement takes effect</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (OSV News) — Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond of New Orleans has issued a formal apology to abuse survivors in that archdiocese, following last month’s court approval of a $230 million…
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<title>Vatican sees record number of visitors during Jubilee year, officials say</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/vatican-sees-record-number-of-visitors-during-jubilee-year-officials-say</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ An estimated 33 million visitors and pilgrims came to the Vatican to celebrate the Jubilee Year, exceeding early forecasts, officials said.
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<title>Indiana University running back carries Catholic values with him into playoffs</title>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV says God is found in humble places, not in prestige</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Jan. 6, 2026. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

Vatican City, Jan 6, 2026 / 08:45 am (CNA).
Celebrating the solemnity of the Epiphany in St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV said God’s saving presence is revealed not “in a prestigious location” but “in a humble place” and urged Catholics to protect what is holy and newly born — “small, vulnerable, fragile” — in a world that often seeks to profit from everything.“The child whom the Magi adore is a priceless and immeasurable good. It is the Epiphany of a gift. It does not occur in a prestigious location but in a humble place,” the pope said in his homily, delivered during a Mass that also included the closing of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, the last Holy Door to be shut at the end of the jubilee year.Reflecting on the Gospel account of the Magi’s journey (Matthew 2:1-12), Leo contrasted the joy of those who seek Christ with the fear of Herod, who “tries to take advantage of the wishes of the Magi by manipulating their quest.” “Fear does indeed blind us,” he said. “Conversely, the joy of the Gospel liberates us. It makes us prudent, yes, but also bold, attentive, and creative; it beckons us along ways that are different to those already traveled.”In one of the final major liturgies of his first Christmas season as pope, Leo also warned against the spiritual dangers of a distorted economy that turns even humanity’s deepest longings into a commodity.“Loving and seeking peace means protecting what is holy and, consequently, that which is newly born like a small, vulnerable, fragile baby. Around us, a distorted economy tries to profit from everything. We see how the marketplace can turn human yearnings of seeking, traveling, and beginning again into a mere business,” he said.The pope pointed to the “stream of innumerable men and women, pilgrims of hope” who crossed the Holy Door during the jubilee and asked what the Church offered them — and what she must offer going forward.“Millions of them crossed the threshold of the Church. What did they find?” he asked, adding that “the spiritual searching of our contemporaries, much richer than perhaps we can comprehend, invites us to earnest reflection.”After the jubilee year, he continued, Catholics should examine whether they have learned to recognize God’s presence in those they encounter: “After this year, will we be better able to recognize a pilgrim in the visitor, a seeker in the stranger, a neighbor in the foreigner, and fellow travelers in those who are different?”Leo also urged Catholics not to reduce churches to museums but to ensure they are places where faith is alive and hope is born anew.“If we do not reduce our churches to monuments, if our communities are homes, if we stand united and resist the flattery and seduction of those in power, then we will be the generation of a new dawn,” he said.Angelus: Replace the industry of war with the craft of peaceFollowing the Mass, Pope Leo XIV appeared at the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica to pray the Angelus and again linked the Epiphany to the end of the jubilee year, emphasizing that Christian hope must be lived concretely in the world.“Dear friends, the hope that we proclaim must be grounded in reality, for Jesus came down from heaven in order to create a new story here below,” he said.In a pointed appeal for peace, he prayed: “May strangers and enemies become brothers and sisters. In the place of inequality, may there be fairness, and may the industry of war be replaced by the craft of peace. As weavers of hope, let us journey together towards the future by another road.”After the Marian prayer, the pope greeted children and young people around the world on Missionary Childhood Day and thanked them for praying for missionaries and helping those in need. He also offered good wishes for serenity and peace to Eastern Christian communities preparing to celebrate Christmas according to the Julian calendar.This story was first published in two parts by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner, and has been adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope says Christian hope doesn’t depend on human calculations</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for the recitation of the Angelus on Jan. 4, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican City, Jan 4, 2026 / 05:20 am (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV said Christian hope “is not based on optimistic forecasts or human calculations” but on God’s decision to share humanity’s path so that no one is alone on life’s journey.Speaking Jan. 4 from the window of the Apostolic Palace to hundreds of faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square despite the rain, the pope said the foundation of Christian hope is “God’s Incarnation,” pointing to the day’s Gospel reading from the Prologue of St. John: “The Word became flesh and lived among us” (Jn 1:14).On the second Sunday after Christmas, before reciting the Angelus, Leo urged believers to rethink their faith and avoid an abstract or distant spirituality. “He is not a distant deity in a perfect heaven above us, but a God who is nearby and inhabits our fragile earth, who becomes present in the faces of our brothers and sisters, and reveals himself in the circumstances of daily life,” he said.The pope also underscored that the Incarnation calls for a concrete and consistent commitment, including examining whether one’s spirituality and the ways faith is expressed are “truly incarnate.” “God has become flesh; therefore, there is no authentic worship of God without care for humanity,” he said, linking Christian faith to solidarity with those who suffer.After the Angelus, Leo reiterated his closeness to those affected by the New Year’s Eve fire in a bar in the Alpine town of Crans-Montana, Switzerland, where young people had been celebrating. Swiss authorities have confirmed at least 40 dead and about 115 injured, many of them seriously.“I wish to express once again my closeness to those suffering as a result of the tragedy in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, and to assure them of my prayers for the young people who died, for the injured, and for their families,” the pope said.He also said he was following developments in Venezuela “with deep concern” and that “the good of the beloved Venezuelan people must prevail over every other consideration.” His remarks came a day after news of the U.S. capture and arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The pope urged that the country’s sovereignty and rule of law be guaranteed.This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>Vatican says more than 33 million pilgrims took part in jubilee</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Seminarians approach the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica, Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - Credit: Courtney Mares/CNA

Vatican City, Jan 5, 2026 / 04:00 am (CNA).
More than 33.4 million pilgrims traveled to Rome to participate in the Jubilee of Hope, surpassing initial projections, the Vatican said Monday.Archbishop Rino Fisichella, pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, said 33,475,369 pilgrims ultimately took part in the jubilee — nearly 2 million more than the Vatican’s initial estimate of 31.7 million.He also said the final group to pass through the Holy Door on Monday will be staff from the Dicastery for Evangelization, the principal organizers of the holy year, at 5:30 p.m. local time.The solemn closing of the holy year will take place Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. local time, when Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to close the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in a ceremony expected to be attended by Italian President Sergio Mattarella, civil authorities, and large numbers of faithful.The Holy Door is scheduled to be opened again in eight years, in 2033, for the Jubilee of the Redemption.In his assessment of the jubilee, Fisichella described the year as extraordinary in many respects and noted its unusual historical arc: The jubilee began under Pope Francis and concludes under Pope Leo XIV — a transition he said underscored the complexity of the organizational effort.He also pointed to major events that unfolded alongside the jubilee calendar, including the funeral of Pope Francis on April 26 and the election of his successor, Leo XIV, on May 8, saying those developments were integrated into the jubilee schedule amid an exceptional succession of events.Pilgrims from 185 countriesAccording to official Vatican data presented Monday, pilgrims from 185 countries took part in jubilee events. By geographic area, Europe accounted for 62.63% of participants, followed by North America (16.54%), South America (9.44%), and Asia (7.69%). The remaining pilgrims came from Oceania (1.14%), Central America and the Caribbean (1.04%), Africa (0.95%), and the Middle East (0.46%).By country, Italy represented 36.34% of pilgrims, followed by the United States (12.57%) and Spain (6.23%). Other leading countries included Brazil (4.67%), Poland (3.69%), Germany (3.16%), the United Kingdom (2.81%), China (2.79%), Mexico (2.37%), and France (2.31%). The Vatican also recorded significant participation from Argentina, Canada, Portugal, Colombia, Australia, the Philippines, Slovakia, Indonesia, and Austria.Fisichella said that beginning in May — around the time of Leo XIV’s election — Rome saw an unexpected increase in pilgrims, which he said was managed with close attention in a city that remained under international media focus throughout the year.How the count was madeFisichella said the initial projections were based on a study by the faculty of sociology at Roma Tre University and were intended as an early planning guide.He said the primary count was made at St. Peter’s Basilica’s Holy Door, where a camera automatically recorded the number of pilgrims passing through each day.For the other three papal basilicas — St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, and St. Paul Outside the Walls — the Vatican applied percentages based on the flow recorded at St. Peter’s, supplemented by volunteer counts using manual clickers. Attendance at major jubilee events and audiences was also tracked and cross-checked with registrations made through the official jubilee website.Rome mayor cites lasting legacy and spendingRome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri said the Jubilee of Hope has left a lasting legacy for the city, both in infrastructure and in institutional governance, pointing to what he described as a “jubilee method” of sustained cooperation among public administrations.Gualtieri said the jubilee program included 332 interventions, with 204 already completed or partially completed. He added that street works in Rome were about 90% finished, with the remaining 10% scheduled for completion in 2026.He also said government funding specifically allocated for jubilee-related works totaled 1.725 billion euros ($2.02 billion). According to Gualtieri, 75% of those resources were used for interventions completed or partially completed, while spending for essential, nondeferrable interventions reached 90%.This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>St. Carlo Acutis’ parents helped develop new Vatican City State app</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The news app for Vatican City State, developed with support from the family of St. Carlo Acutis. | Credit: Vatican City State/Screenshot

Vatican City, Jan 5, 2026 / 05:20 am (CNA).
The parents of St. Carlo Acutis contributed to the development of a new official news application connected to the institutional website of the Vatican City State,     www.vaticanstate.va, an initiative presented as part of an ongoing digital renewal and as a tribute to the young saint, often held up as a model for evangelizing through new technologies.After downloading the app, users can read a message of thanks from the Governorate of Vatican City State to Andrea and Antonia Acutis, Carlo’s parents.“The Governorate of Vatican City State thanks Andrea and Antonia Acutis who, on the occasion of the canonization of their son Carlo, generously contributed to the creation and development of the News App of the official website     www.vaticanstate.va,” the message reads.The new application, officially launched over the weekend, is dedicated to the Italian saint, who died of leukemia in 2006 at age 15 and is frequently remembered for his computer prowess.The platform is designed to provide fast, intuitive access to news, notices, and official communications from the Vatican Governorate, aiming to improve navigation and accessibility to institutional information.The app includes several sections, including “saint of the day,” news, interviews, videos, and direct links to other institutions of the Governorate, such as the Gendarmerie Corps, the Vatican Museums, the Vatican Pharmacy, Poste Vaticane, the Pontifical Villas, and the Vatican Observatory.According to the report, additional features will be implemented progressively.The app’s launch comes after     the institutional website of the Holy See received a graphic overhaul following the May 8 election of Pope Leo XIV. That portal now features a more modern design, including a sky-blue background and an image of the pope greeting the faithful, updating a site that has been online since December 1995.The Vatican City State app is available as a free download for iOS and Android devices.This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV closes St. Peter’s Holy Door, concluding Jubilee of Hope</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, concluding the Jubilee of Hope, on Jan. 6, 2026. / Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican City, Jan 6, 2026 / 07:00 am (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday closed the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, bringing the ordinary holy year to an end — a time of grace that invited Catholics to conversion, reconciliation, and hope.The pontiff processed toward the Holy Door as the antiphon “O clavis David” was sung. Reaching the threshold, he knelt before the door and remained for a few minutes in silent prayer. He then rose and, at 9:41 a.m., pushed shut the two large bronze doors — a gesture that visibly marked the end of the jubilee season.“With thankful hearts we now prepare to close this Holy Door, crossed by a multitude of faithful, certain that the Good Shepherd always keeps the door of his heart open to welcome us whenever we feel weary and oppressed,” Leo XIV said in an address before the concluding gesture that ended the ecclesial event, ordinarily held every 25 years to offer the faithful the possibility of obtaining a plenary indulgence.With these words, Leo XIV emphasized that even though the jubilee has ended, God’s mercy remains ever open to believers.Before closing the doors, the Holy Father pronounced in Latin the formula prescribed by the rite, following a practice established in 1975 and later simplified by St. John Paul II during the Jubilee of the Year 2000.In keeping with the simplified celebration, the public rite did not include the portion involving the construction of a brick wall and was limited to the closing of the bronze doors. The masonry work itself will be carried out later, privately, about 10 days after this public rite.The act will be overseen by the Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff. The so-called “sampietrini” — personnel of the Fabric of St. Peter, including carpenters, cabinetmakers, and electricians who normally handle basilica maintenance — will build the brick wall inside the basilica to definitively seal the Holy Door.During this private rite — without cameras or journalists — the traditional metal capsule (“capsis”) will be inserted into the wall. It will contain the official act of closure, coins minted during the jubilee year, and the keys of the Holy Door as a material and symbolic testimony of the holy year that, as the pope noted, has ended on the calendar but not in the spiritual life of the Church.Leo XIV then recited the prayer of thanksgiving for the ordinary holy year, proclaiming: “This Holy Door is closed, but the door of your mercy is not closed.”The formula concluded with an invocation that the “treasures” of divine grace would remain open “so that, at the end of our earthly pilgrimage, we may confidently knock at the door of your house and enjoy the fruits of the tree of life.”The Jubilee of Hope was instituted on Dec. 24, 2024, by Pope Francis but, after his death in April 2025, was concluded by his successor, Leo XIV — a situation not seen since the year 1700. The last ordinary jubilee (celebrated every 25 years) took place in 2000.Jubilees may also be celebrated at “extraordinary” moments, such as the Jubilee of Mercy celebrated by Francis in 2015 or the one to be convoked in 2033 to commemorate the two millennia of the death and resurrection of Jesus.After closing the Holy Door, Leo XIV presided over Mass for the solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord inside St. Peter’s Basilica, bringing the day’s liturgical celebration to its conclusion.This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>10 Times Democrats, Corporate Media Leaped to Defend Somalis Despite Massive Fraud Scandals</title>
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<title>Mamdani Touts the ‘Warmth of Collectivism,’ Draws Ire From Israel for Canceling Antisemitism EOs</title>
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<title>What’s in Store for Mamdani’s ‘New Era’ in New York</title>
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<title>Somalia’s Values Matter</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I recall a saying from my youth that went, “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.”  This comes to mind... Read More
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<title>4 Things to Expect From the Trump Administration in 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ After the Trump administration wrapped up its first news-packed year of the president’s second term, the White House will gear up for a year of... Read More
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<title>As Pelosi Steps Away, the Press Keeps Pampering  </title>
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<title>Dispensation in Columbus diocese for those who fear immigration crackdown pursuit</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (OSV News) — Bishop Earl K. Fernandes of Columbus, Ohio, has granted a dispensation from Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation to Catholics without authorization to stay in the…
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<title>Puerto Rico Catholic governor signs historic personhood law for the unborn</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Father Carlos Pérez Toro, a civil lawyer graduate of Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Law, explained to OSV News the new law&#039;s implications.
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<title>Wisconsin man’s Catholic faith revived after finding bishop’s crosier in scrapyard</title>
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<title>‘Knives Out’ discovers the strange, attractive light of the Christian story</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The new “Knives Out” movie is out on Netflix, and Catholic commentators are rightly fascinated by its winsome portrayal of a young Catholic priest, the protagonist accused of committing the…
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<title>Why is New Year’s Day a holy day of obligation?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ If the church&#039;s new year begins on the first Sunday of Advent, then why is New Year&#039;s Day a holy day of obligation?
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<title>Pope Leo XIV: Christians have no enemies, only brothers and sisters</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for the recitation of the Angelus on Dec. 26, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican City, Dec 26, 2025 / 02:17 am (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV on Friday urged Christians to resist the temptation to treat others as enemies, saying the mystery of Christmas calls believers to recognize the God-given dignity of every person, even in their adversaries.“Christians, however, have no enemies, but brothers and sisters, who remain so even when they do not understand each other,” the pope said Dec. 26 during his     Angelus address from the Apostolic Palace on the feast of St. Stephen, the Church’s first martyr.Leo acknowledged that “those who believe in peace and have chosen the unarmed path of Jesus and the martyrs are often ridiculed, excluded from public discourse,” and sometimes even “accused of favoring adversaries and enemies.” Yet, he said Christian joy is sustained by “the tenacity of those who already live in fraternity.”Reflecting on St. Stephen’s martyrdom, the pope noted that early Christians spoke of the saint’s “birthday,” convinced “that we are not born just once” and that “martyrdom is a birth into heaven.”Citing the Acts of the Apostles, Leo recalled that those who witnessed Stephen’s trial and death “saw that his face was like the face of an angel” (Acts 6:15), calling it “the face of one who does not leave history indifferently but responds to it with love.”The pope linked Stephen’s witness to the meaning of Christmas, saying “the birth of the Son of God among us calls us to live as children of God,” drawing believers through the humility of Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds of Bethlehem.At the same time, he said, the beauty of Christ and of those who imitate him can be rejected because it exposes injustice and threatens those “who struggle for power.”“To this day, however, no power can prevail over the work of God,” Leo said, pointing to people around the world who choose justice “even at great cost,” who “put peace before their fears,” and who serve the poor.“In the current conditions of uncertainty and suffering in the world, joy might seem impossible,” he added, but insisted hope still “sprouts” and “it makes sense to celebrate despite everything.”The pope said Stephen’s final act of forgiveness mirrors Jesus’ own, flowing from “a force more real than that of weapons,” a “gratuitous force” rekindled when people learn to look at their neighbor with “attention and recognition.”“Yes, this is what it means to be reborn, to come once more into the light, this is our ‘Christmas!’” he said.After the Angelus, Leo renewed his Christmas wishes “for peace and serenity,” greeted pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square, and asked St. Stephen’s intercession for persecuted Christians and communities suffering for their faith. He also encouraged those working amid conflict to pursue “dialogue, reconciliation, and peace.”This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV urges families to keep the flame of love alive</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for the recitation of the Angelus on Dec. 28, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican City, Dec 28, 2025 / 09:49 am (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged Christian families to “cherish the values of the Gospel” and protect the “flame of love” in their homes against modern myths of success, power, and comfort that he said often leave people isolated and divided.Speaking to pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square before the Angelus on Dec. 28, the feast of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the pope reflected on the Gospel account of the family’s flight into Egypt and contrasted the trust of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph with what he called the fear-driven cruelty of King Herod.“It is a moment of trial for Jesus, Mary, and Joseph,” Leo said, adding that “the bright image of Christmas is suddenly almost eclipsed by the disturbing shadow of a deadly threat.”The pope described Herod as “a cruel and bloodthirsty man” who is “deeply lonely and gripped with the fear of being deposed.” After hearing from the Magi that the “king of the Jews” had been born, Herod “decrees that all children of the same age as Jesus should be killed,” the pope said.“In Bethlehem there is light and joy,” Leo noted, recalling the shepherds who “have glorified God before the manger,” but he said “none of this can penetrate the armored defenses of the royal palace, except as a distorted echo of a threat to be stifled with blind violence.”Against that backdrop, the pope said the Holy Family reveals “the only possible answer of salvation,” namely, “God who, in total gratuitousness, gives himself to men without reserve and without pretension.”Leo pointed to St. Joseph’s obedience in protecting Mary and Jesus, saying that “the gesture of Joseph is revealed in all its redemptive significance.” He added: “In Egypt, the flame of domestic love, to which the Lord has entrusted his presence in the world, grows and gains strength in order to bring light to the whole world.”Turning to families today, the pope warned that “the world always has its ‘Herods,’ its myths of success at any cost, of unscrupulous power, of empty and superficial well-being” and said societies often “pay the price in the form of loneliness, despair, divisions, and conflicts.”“Let us not allow these mirages to suffocate the flame of love in Christian families,” he said.Instead, Leo urged families to cultivate “prayer, frequent reception of the sacraments, especially confession and Communion, healthy affections, sincere dialogue, fidelity, and the simple and beautiful concreteness of everyday words and gestures.” He said such family life can make homes “a light of hope for the places in which we live; a school of love and an instrument of salvation in God’s hands.”After the Angelus, the pope greeted pilgrims from several Italian parishes and groups. He also renewed his appeal for peace, asking Catholics to remember those suffering because of conflict.“In the light of the Nativity of the Lord, let us continue to pray for peace,” he said. “Today, in particular, let us pray for families suffering because of war, especially for children, elderly, and the most vulnerable.”This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>How to obtain a plenary indulgence for the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026</title>
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Dec 31, 2025 / 16:00 pm (CNA).
On New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, and the first day of 2026, the Catholic Church offers the opportunity to obtain plenary indulgences as a sign of God’s mercy and the desire for the sanctification of all her members.A plenary indulgence is remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven.Indulgences on Dec. 31On the eve of the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, the Church grants a plenary indulgence to those Christian faithful who publicly recite the “Te Deum,” thanking God for the year that is ending. This blessing is extended especially on Dec. 31.To recite the “Te Deum,” click     here.Indulgences on Jan. 1Likewise, on Jan. 1, the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, a plenary indulgence is granted to those who publicly recite the hymn “Veni Creator,” imploring blessings for the new year that is beginning.To recite the “Veni Creator,” click     here.Additionally, those who devoutly receive the papal blessing “urbi et orbi” (“for the city and for the world”), either through radio, television, or the internet, as well as those who devoutly receive the blessing of the bishop of their diocese, will also be able to obtain these special blessings from the Church.Conditions to obtain a plenary indulgenceIn addition to performing the specific work mentioned above, the following conditions must be met:First, it is necessary to be detached from all sin, even venial sin.Second, one must make a sacramental confession, receive Communion, and pray for the pope’s intentions. These conditions can be met a few days before or after carrying out the action prescribed to obtain the indulgence, but it is suggested that Communion and prayer be performed on the same day that the action is carried out.It is important to note that several indulgences can be obtained through a single confession, although frequent participation in the sacrament of reconciliation is recommended in order to deepen one’s conversion and purity of heart.As for receiving Communion and praying for the intentions of the Holy Father, it should be noted that with just one Communion and one prayer, made on the same day, a plenary indulgence is obtained.Finally, the condition of praying for the intentions of the supreme pontiff is fulfilled by reciting one Our Father and one Hail Mary. However, each Christian is given the right to use any other formula according to his personal piety and devotion.What is a plenary indulgence?A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Catholic Church through the merits of Jesus Christ to remove the temporal punishment due to sin.It is not a forgiveness of sin but the remission of punishment for sins already forgiven. It may apply either to oneself or to souls already in purgatory.In order to obtain a plenary indulgence the faithful must — in addition to being in the state of grace — both have the interior disposition of complete detachment from sin (even venial sin), have sacramentally confessed their sins and received the Eucharist (either within or outside of Mass), and must pray for the intentions of the Holy Father.The conditions for a plenary indulgence can be fulfilled a few days before or after performing the actions specified to gain the indulgence, but it is appropriate that Communion and the prayer take place on the same day that the work is completed.This story     was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV on New Year’s Eve: The future is in God’s hands</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV presides over first vespers (evening prayer) in St. Peter&#039;s Basilica in anticipation of the Jan. 1 solemnity of Mary, Mother of God on Dec. 31, 2025. Credit: Vatican Media.

Dec 31, 2025 / 15:00 pm (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV at a New Year’s Eve prayer service reflected on God’s divine plan of salvation for the world — and the hope of ordinary people.“The world moves forward in this way, propelled by the hope of so many simple people — unknown to the world but not to God — who, despite everything, believe in a better tomorrow, because they know that the future is in the hands of the One who offers them the greatest hope,” the pope said in St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 31.Leo presided over first vespers (evening prayer) in anticipation of the Jan. 1 solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. The liturgy included hymns, Psalms, readings from Scripture, and the singing of the “Te Deum,” a Latin hymn of thanksgiving from the early Church.In his homily, the pontiff spoke about God’s plan versus the plans the world makes.“In our own time we feel the need for a wise, benevolent, merciful plan — one that is free and liberating, peaceful and faithful, like the plan that the Virgin Mary proclaimed in her canticle of praise: ‘From generation to generation his mercy is upon those who fear him’ (Lk 1:50),” he said.But, Leo noted, the world is enveloped in other plans: “Strategies aimed at conquering markets, territories, spheres of influence — armed strategies, cloaked in hypocritical rhetoric, ideological proclamations, and false religious motives.”However, the holy Mother of God sees things with God’s eyes, the pope continued. She knows that “with the power of his arm the Most High scatters the schemes of the proud, casts the mighty from their thrones and lifts up the lowly, fills the hungry with good things and sends the rich away empty.”Pope Leo XIV presides over first vespers (evening prayer) in St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 31, 2025, in anticipation of the Jan. 1 solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. | Credit: Vatican MediaThe Holy Father referenced the words of the Apostle Paul in Galatians 4, that “when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children.”The apostle presents the mystery of Christ as “a great plan for human history,” Leo said. “A mysterious plan, yet one with a clear center, like a lofty mountain illuminated by the sun in the midst of a dense forest: This center is the ‘fullness of time.’”On the vigil of the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, he emphasized Mary’s motherhood and her role in the revelation of the great mystery and paradox of “a God who is born of a virgin.”Pope Leo XIV presides over first vespers (evening prayer) in St. Peter’s Basilica in anticipation of the Jan. 1 solemnity of Mary, Mother of God on Dec. 31, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media“The mother of Jesus is the woman with whom God, in the fullness of time, wrote the Word that reveals the mystery,” he said. “He did not impose it; he first proposed it to her heart, and once her ‘yes’ was received, he wrote it with ineffable love in her flesh,” he said.“Thus God’s hope became intertwined with Mary’s hope,” he added.Pope Leo pointed out that the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, concludes the Octave of Christmas and “spans the passage from one year to the next and extends over it the blessing of the One ‘who is, who was, and who is to come’ (Rv 1:8).”“The liturgy of the first vespers of the Mother of God possesses a singular richness, deriving both from the dizzying mystery it celebrates and from its placement at the very end of the solar year,” he said.Recalling that the Church is at the end of the Jubilee Year 2025, he added that the “Te Deum” prayer, to be sung at the end of the liturgy, “seems to expand so as to give voice to all the hearts and faces that have passed beneath these vaults and through the streets of this city.”Pope Leo XIV visits the Nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square on Dec. 31, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media“We thank God for the gift of the jubilee, which has been a great sign of his plan of hope for humanity and for the world. And we thank all those who, during the months and days of 2025, have worked in service to the pilgrims and to make Rome more welcoming,” he said.“What can we wish for Rome?” he continued. “That it may be worthy of its smallest ones: of children, of elderly people who are alone and frail, of families who struggle most to make ends meet, of men and women who have come from afar hoping for a dignified life.”After the prayer service, Pope Leo visited the Nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square, a papal custom, while the Swiss Guard Band gave its annual Christmas concert.He then personally greeted the band and some of the people gathered in the square.    
        Pope Leo celebrates First Vespers of the Feast of Saint Mary, Most Holy Mother of God and Te Deum of Thanksgiving on New Year’s Eve in St. Peter’s Basilica, emphasizing in his homily the paradox of “a God born of a virgin, blessing the passing of one year to the next with Him,… pic.twitter.com/nKFQuNCDgh— EWTN Vatican (@EWTNVatican) December 31, 2025 ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV ends 2025 urging Catholics to examine conscience and entrust new year to God</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered for his Wednesday general audience on Dec. 31, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. | Credit: Vatican Media

Dec 31, 2025 / 08:08 am (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV used the Vatican’s final general audience of 2025 on Wednesday to invite Catholics to look back on the past year with gratitude and repentance, and to place what lies ahead in God’s hands.In St. Peter’s Square on Dec. 31, the pope said 2025 brought both joy and sorrow, citing the jubilee pilgrimage of the faithful as well as “the passing of the late Pope Francis” and “the scenarios of war that continue to convulse the planet.”“At its end,” Leo said, “the Church invites us to place everything before the Lord, entrusting ourselves to his providence, and asking him to renew, in us and around us, in the coming days, the wonders of his grace and mercy.”Pope Leo XIV waves from the popemobile to pilgrims gathered for his Wednesday general audience on Dec. 31, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. | Credit: Vatican MediaHe tied that end-of-year spiritual “dynamic” to the Church’s Te Deum observance, saying the hymn of praise and thanksgiving helps believers recognize God’s gifts and renew hope. Leo noted that the prayer includes lines such as: “You are God: We praise you,” “In you, Lord, is our hope,” and “Have mercy on us.”According to the Vatican’s published schedule, Leo was set to celebrate first vespers for the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, at 5 p.m. in St. Peter’s Basilica, followed by the Te Deum.In his     catechesis, the pope encouraged an honest examination of conscience, calling the faithful to reflect on God’s action over the past year, to evaluate their response to his gifts, and to ask forgiveness for times they failed to follow his inspirations or invest well the talents entrusted to them.Leo also returned to a core jubilee image, describing life as a pilgrimage. “This reminds us that our whole life is a journey,” he said, one that reaches its true fulfillment in “the encounter with God and in full and eternal communion with him.”Pope Leo XIV greets a young pilgrim during his Wednesday general audience on Dec. 31, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. | Credit: Vatican MediaThe pope pointed to another emblematic jubilee practice, the passage through the Holy Door, describing it as a concrete sign of conversion and of the believer’s yes to God, who “invites us to cross the threshold of a new life, animated by grace, modeled on the Gospel.”Looking to Christmas, Leo recalled St. Leo the Great’s preaching on the universal joy of Christ’s birth: “Let the saint rejoice … let the sinner rejoice … let the pagan take courage.” The pope said that invitation extends to all, including those who feel weak or fragile, because Christ has taken human frailty upon himself and redeemed it.To close, Leo cited St. Paul VI’s reflection at the end of the 1975 Jubilee, saying its core message can be summed up in a single word: “love.” He then repeated Paul VI’s emphatic profession of faith, including: “God is love! … God is mercy! God is forgiveness! … God, yes, God is life!”This story was     first published by ACI Stampa, CNA’s Italian-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>Jimmy Kimmel Spends His Christmas Bashing Trump’s America to Foreign Viewers</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel told British viewers on Thursday that “tyranny is booming” under President Donald Trump’s leadership in the United... Read More
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<title>White House to Present Plans for Trump’s East Wing Ballroom in January</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/white-house-to-present-plans-for-trumps-east-wing-ballroom-in-january</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ PALM BEACH, Florida, Dec 25 (Reuters) – The White House will unveil new details on President Donald Trump’s planned East Wing ballroom during a hearing early next month, according... Read More
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<title>Former GOP Sen. Ben Sasse Reveals He Has Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer, Says He Is ‘Gonna Die’</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/former-gop-sen-ben-sasse-reveals-he-has-stage-4-pancreatic-cancer-says-he-is-gonna-die</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Former Republican Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse announced Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Sasse, 53, resigned from his second... Read More
The post Former GOP Sen. Ben Sasse Reveals He Has Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer, Says He Is ‘Gonna Die’ appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<title>Here Are Some of the Wackiest Things Featured In Rand Paul’s New Report Alleging $1,639,135,969,608 in Gov’t Waste</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/here-are-some-of-the-wackiest-things-featured-in-rand-pauls-new-report-alleging-1639135969608-in-govt-waste</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul released the latest edition of his annual “Festivus” report Tuesday detailing over $1 trillion in alleged wasteful... Read More
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<title>’60 Minutes’ Offers ‘Syrupy Minutes’ for the Left</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/60-minutes-offers-syrupy-minutes-for-the-left</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ CBS “60 Minutes” correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi raged against the network’s Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss when she delayed her story on how the Trump administration deported illegal... Read More
The post ’60 Minutes’ Offers ‘Syrupy Minutes’ for the Left appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<title>‘We’re Watching’: Members of Congress Travel 5,000 Miles to Send Clear Message to Nigeria’s Leaders  </title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/were-watching-members-of-congress-travel5000-miles-to-send-clear-message-to-nigerias-leaders</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A small group of lawmakers recently flew over 5,000 miles to Nigeria to send a clear message to the leaders of the African nation where Christians are facing severe persecution.  ... Read More
The post ‘We’re Watching’: Members of Congress Travel 5,000 Miles to Send Clear Message to Nigeria’s Leaders   appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<title>‘I Want to Follow Jesus Still, but I Want to Slap Somebody’: John Kennedy Seeks Grace and Gratitude in Hard Left DC</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/i-want-to-follow-jesus-still-but-i-want-to-slap-somebody-john-kennedy-seeks-grace-and-gratitude-in-hard-left-dc</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Republican Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy said Tuesday that navigating Washington’s hard-left culture requires a constant search for grace. The Trump administration has... Read More
The post ‘I Want to Follow Jesus Still, but I Want to Slap Somebody’: John Kennedy Seeks Grace and Gratitude in Hard Left DC appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<title>To turn away others is to turn away God, pope says on Christmas Eve</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/to-turn-away-others-is-to-turn-away-god-pope-says-on-christmas-eve</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ If people refuse to make room for others -- like the poor, children and the stranger -- then they also refuse to make room for God, Pope Leo XIV said as he celebrated the birth of Jesus.
The post To turn away others is to turn away God, pope says on Christmas Eve first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Bro. Jim C Salonoy - News Correspondent and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Arriving at the manger with Caryll Houselander</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/arriving-at-the-manger-with-caryll-houselander</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Have you ever wondered what the course of Mary&#039;s thoughts were on that first Christmas day? Just what did her contemplation reveal?
The post Arriving at the manger with Caryll Houselander first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<title>Barrett discusses Dobbs decision, Roe’s ‘flawed’ reasoning, life at the court, her faith</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/barrett-discusses-dobbs-decision-roes-flawed-reasoning-life-at-the-court-her-faith</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/barrett-discusses-dobbs-decision-roes-flawed-reasoning-life-at-the-court-her-faith</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &quot;Roe told Americans what they should agree to, rather than what they have already agreed to in the Constitution,&quot; Justice Barrett said.
The post Barrett discusses Dobbs decision, Roe’s ‘flawed’ reasoning, life at the court, her faith first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Bishop: To welcome immigrants is to follow God’s ‘divine command’ to care for the stranger</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/bishop-to-welcome-immigrants-is-to-follow-gods-divine-command-to-care-for-the-stranger</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/bishop-to-welcome-immigrants-is-to-follow-gods-divine-command-to-care-for-the-stranger</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &quot;Immigration isn&#039;t politics -- it&#039;s part of our DNA as people of faith. God commands us to welcome the immigrant, to love the foreigner.&quot;
The post Bishop: To welcome immigrants is to follow God’s ‘divine command’ to care for the stranger first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<title>Jesuit search, recovery of migrant remains finds bodies of 2 women in difficult desert terrain</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Heidi Cerneka has volunteered in searches every month in the Chihuahuan Desert for the past two years and almost every time, each site had human remains.
The post Jesuit search, recovery of migrant remains finds bodies of 2 women in difficult desert terrain first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Pope Leo in apostolic letter calls for renewed priestly formation, fraternity, and mission</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Dec. 20, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

ACI Prensa Staff, Dec 22, 2025 / 12:07 pm (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV calls for renewed priestly formation, stronger priestly fraternity, and a more missionary focus in pastoral ministry in an apostolic letter released by the Vatican on Monday.The document, “A Fidelity That Generates the Future,” reflects on two decrees of the Second Vatican Council: Optatam Totius — on priestly formation — and Presbyterorum Ordinis — on the ministry and life of priests — both promulgated in 1965. Leo urges Catholics to keep reading the two conciliar texts in Christian communities and to study them “particularly in seminaries and in all places of preparation and formation for ordained ministry.”An apostolic letter is a formal papal document, typically addressed to the Church, meant to teach, encourage, or direct pastoral priorities on a specific theme.In his new letter, Leo says the Church is not simply marking an anniversary. He writes that the council’s “desired renewal” remains closely tied to priestly ministry, quoting the council’s assessment that “the desired renewal of the whole Church depends to a great extent on a priestly ministry animated by the spirit of Christ.”The pope presents fidelity as both a grace and “a constant journey of conversion,” and he thanks priests worldwide for their ministry — from celebrating the Eucharist and proclaiming the Word to caring for those who suffer.Formation and the abuse crisisLeo writes that every vocation begins with an encounter with Christ and recalls the Lord’s call, “Follow me” (Mk 1:17). He says fidelity in “times of trial and temptation” is strengthened by remembering “the sound of the voice of the Lord who loves, chooses, and calls us,” and by seeking the accompaniment of those experienced in the spiritual life. Addressing what he calls “the crisis of trust in the Church caused by abuses committed by members of the clergy,” the pope says the scandal “has filled us with shame and called us to humility” and underscores “the urgent need for a comprehensive formation” that fosters human maturity alongside “a rich and solid spiritual life.” He urges seminarians to examine their motivations and includes a pointed line on formation of the heart: “The seminary is meant to be a training ground to help a seminarian attend to his own heart… we need to learn how to love and how to do so as Jesus did.” Priestly fraternity and lonelinessLeo describes priestly fraternity as a gift rooted in ordination itself and warns against individualism. He encourages practical steps to strengthen bonds among priests, including support for those who are isolated, sick, or elderly.The pope also flags disparities that can undermine communion, saying more remains to be done — including “economic equalization between those who serve poor parishes and those who carry out their ministry in wealthy communities.”Synodality and shared leadershipLeo calls synodality “particularly close to my heart,” arguing that the Church still has work to do in fostering healthy relationships between priests and bishops, among priests themselves, and with the lay faithful. He encourages priests to engage the Synod on Synodality’s final document and says priestly ministry should move away from “exclusive leadership” that centralizes parish life and places every responsibility on the priest alone. Instead, he points to more collegial leadership and cooperation among priests, deacons, and the whole people of God. Mission and the temptations of activism and withdrawalThe pope links priestly identity to mission and warns against two temptations: an efficiency-driven mindset that measures worth by performance, and a “quietism” that retreats from evangelization. He writes that media exposure and social networks require discernment and recalls St. Paul’s warning: “‘All things are lawful for me,’ but not all things are beneficial” (1 Cor 6:12). The letter closes with a focus on vocations and the need for both prayer and renewed pastoral creativity. Leo entrusts seminarians, deacons, and priests to the intercession of the Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Good Counsel, and St. John Mary Vianney. This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA.  ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV tells Vatican employees doing work well gives glory to God</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV addresses employees of the Vatican on Dec. 22, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican City, Dec 22, 2025 / 12:37 pm (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV told Vatican and Holy See employees to see their daily work as part of the Church’s mission, saying that doing one’s job well “gives glory to the Lord.”Meeting the workers for a Christmas greeting on Dec. 22, the pope said he is still getting to know the Vatican and experiences it as “a great mosaic” made up of many offices and services. He said he hopes, with God’s help, to meet employees as he visits different workplaces.Reflecting on the Nativity scene, Pope Leo pointed to the many figures shown at work — each carrying out a task — as a reminder that everyday activities find their full meaning in God’s plan centered on Jesus Christ. He said it is as if the Christ Child blesses everyone from the manger, giving purpose and unity to the work of each person.Even when some figures in the Nativity seem distant from the central event, he said, they participate precisely by being themselves, staying in their place and doing what they are called to do. The pope applied that image to Vatican life, saying each person can praise God by carrying out his or her responsibilities with commitment and care.The pope also linked professional dedication to family life, telling lay employees that striving to do one’s best at work — and loving one’s family and children — honors God.He urged Vatican workers to make that spirit a hallmark of the Church “in every expression,” and he asked them to convey his greetings to their relatives at home, telling them that the pope is praying for them.After giving his blessing, Pope Leo greeted some of those present individually.This story was first published by ACI Stampa, CNA’s Italian-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV highlights key virtues for final days of Advent</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for the recitation of the Angelus on Dec. 21, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

ACI Prensa Staff, Dec 21, 2025 / 09:15 am (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday highlighted four virtues of St. Joseph — “piety and charity, mercy and trust” — as guides for Catholics in the final days of Advent leading up to Christmas.Speaking during his Angelus address from the window of the Apostolic Palace on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the pope said the day’s liturgy invited the faithful to reflect on St. Joseph, especially “at the moment when God reveals his mission to him in a dream.”Calling the Gospel episode “a very beautiful page in salvation history,” Leo described Joseph as a man who is “fragile and fallible — like us — and at the same time courageous and strong in faith.”Referring to the Gospel of Matthew, the pontiff recalled that Joseph of Nazareth was a “just man,” a devout Israelite who observed the law and frequented the synagogue, while also being “extremely sensitive and human.”In the face of Mary’s mysterious pregnancy — a situation that was difficult to understand and accept — the pope noted that Joseph did not choose “the way of scandal” or public condemnation. Instead, he opted for the discreet and benevolent path of planning to divorce her quietly.In doing so, Leo said, Joseph demonstrated he had grasped the deepest meaning of religious observance: mercy.The pope added that Joseph’s purity and nobility became even clearer when the Lord revealed his plan of salvation in a dream, showing Joseph the unexpected role he would assume as the husband of the Virgin Mother of the Messiah.Leo pointed to Joseph’s “great act of faith,” saying the saint left behind the last of his certainties and set out into a future fully in God’s hands.Referring to St. Augustine, the pope said that from Joseph’s piety and charity, “a son was born of the Virgin Mary — Son at the same time of God.”“Piety and charity, mercy and trust,” Leo said, are the virtues the liturgy proposes for the faithful today so that they may accompany Christians through these final Advent days toward “holy Christmas.”The pope emphasized that these attitudes “educate the heart” for encountering Christ and one another and can help believers become for each other “a welcoming manger, a comfortable home, a sign of God’s presence.”He urged Catholics not to miss opportunities during this season of grace to put the virtues into practice — forgiving, encouraging, offering hope to those they live with and meet — and renewing in prayer a childlike trust in the Lord and in his providence.Leo concluded by entrusting the faithful to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph, who were the first to welcome Jesus, the Savior of the world, “with great faith and love.”This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>These are Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intentions for 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV prays during his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 13, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

CNA Staff, Dec 22, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA).
The pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network has released Pope Leo XIV’s list of prayer intentions for the year 2026.Every month, Pope Leo asks Catholics around the world to pray for a particular intention. This initiative is accompanied by a video in which the pontiff expresses the reasons why he has chosen that particular intention.Below is the complete list of Pope Leo’s prayer intentions for 2026.January: For prayer with the word of GodLet us pray that praying with the word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build a more fraternal and missionary Church.February: For children with incurable diseasesLet us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.March: For disarmament and peaceLet us pray that nations move toward effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament, and that world leaders choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy instead of violence.April: For priests in crisisLet us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding and prayer.May: That everyone might have foodLet us pray that everyone, from large producers to small consumers, be committed to avoid wasting food and to ensure that everyone has access to quality food.June: For the values of sportsLet us pray that sports be an instrument of peace, encounter, and dialogue among cultures and nations, and that they promote values such as respect, solidarity, and personal growth.July: For respect for human lifeLet us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God.August: For evangelization in the cityLet us pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community.September: For the care of waterLet us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it.October: For mental health ministryLet us pray that mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.November: For the proper use of wealthLet us pray for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness, it may always be put at the service of the common good and solidarity of those who have less.December: For single-parent familiesLet us pray for families experiencing the absence of a mother or father, that they may find support and accompaniment in the Church, and help and strength in the faith during difficult times. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV urges a ‘more missionary’ Roman Curia and warns against internal divisions</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-xiv-urges-a-more-missionary-roman-curia-and-warns-against-internal-divisions</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV addresses officials of the Roman Curia at the Vatican on Dec. 22, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican City, Dec 22, 2025 / 06:25 am (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV on Monday called on officials of the Roman Curia to deepen both mission and communion, urging Vatican offices to be “more mission-oriented” and cautioning against the “forces of division” that can take root even “beneath an apparent calm.”Speaking during his annual Christmas greetings with personnel of the Church’s central administration, the pope also paid tribute to Pope Francis, whom he described as his “beloved predecessor” who “this year concluded his earthly life.”Leo said Francis’ “prophetic voice, pastoral style, and rich magisterium” encouraged the Church “to place God’s mercy at the center, to give renewed impetus to evangelization, and to be a joyful Church, welcoming to all and attentive to the poorest.”Drawing on Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium, Leo focused his address on what he called “two fundamental aspects of the Church’s life: mission and communion.”“By her very nature, the Church is outward-looking, turned toward the world, missionary,” the pope said, adding that the Church exists to invite people into “the good news of God’s love.”He insisted that ecclesial structures should serve evangelization rather than slow it down. “Structures must not weigh down or slow the progress of the Gospel or hinder the dynamism of evangelization; instead, we must ‘make them more mission-oriented,’” he said.Applying that principle directly to Vatican governance, the pope said: “We need an ever more missionary Roman Curia in which institutions, offices, and tasks are conceived in light of today’s major ecclesial, pastoral, and social challenges, and not merely to ensure ordinary administration.”Leo said the mystery of Christmas highlights not only the mission of the Son of God but also the purpose of that mission: reconciliation and a new kind of fraternity. “Christmas reminds us that Jesus came to reveal the true face of God as Father, so that we might all become his children and therefore brothers and sisters to one another,” he said.Pope Leo XIV addresses officials of the Roman Curia at the Vatican on Dec. 22, 2025. Credit: Vatican MediaThe pope warned that communion within the Church requires ongoing conversion, especially when tensions arise in workplaces and debates about doctrine and practice.“At times, beneath an apparent calm, forces of division may be at play,” he said. He cautioned against “swinging between two opposite extremes: uniformity that fails to value differences, or the exacerbation of differences and viewpoints instead of seeking communion.”Such patterns, he said, can lead to “rigidity or ideology” and the conflicts that follow.Yet, he continued, Christians are united in Christ even amid real diversity. “And in Christ, though many and diverse, we are one: ‘In Illo uno unum,’” he said.Leo called Curia officials in particular to be “builders of Christ’s communion,” emphasizing a synodal Church in which “all cooperate in the same mission, each according to his or her charism and role.”The pope acknowledged that long years of service can leave some Vatican employees disheartened by workplace dynamics, including “the exercise of power,” “the desire to prevail,” or “the pursuit of personal interests.”He posed the question directly: “Is it possible to be friends in the Roman Curia? To have relationships of genuine fraternal friendship?” He said it is “a grace to find trustworthy friends, where masks fall away,” where “no one is used or sidelined,” and where each person’s “worth and competence are respected.”Such relationships, he said, require personal conversion so that “Christ’s love” can be visible.The pope also linked internal communion to the Church’s public witness in a world marked by violence and polarization. He said this conversion becomes a sign “ad extra” in “a world wounded by discord, violence, and conflict,” where there is “a growth in aggression and anger,” often “exploited by both the digital sphere and politics.”“Dear brothers and sisters, mission and communion are possible if we place Christ at the center,” Leo said.He also pointed to the significance of the Church’s current jubilee year, saying it underscores that Christ “alone is the hope that does not disappoint.”The pope referenced two major anniversaries marked this year: the Council of Nicaea, which he said returns the Church “to the roots of our faith,” and the Second Vatican Council, which “strengthened the Church and sent her forth to engage the modern world.”Leo closed by recalling the 50th anniversary of St. Paul VI’s apostolic exhortation Evangelii Nuntiandi, highlighting its emphasis that evangelization belongs to the whole Church and that the first means of evangelization is the witness of an authentically Christian life.“Let us remember this also in our curial service: The work of each is important for the whole, and the witness of a Christian life, expressed in communion, is the first and greatest service we can offer,” he said.Quoting Lutheran pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer on the humility of God revealed at Christmas, Leo prayed that the Lord would grant the Curia “his own humility, his compassion, and his love,” and he concluded by wishing all present “a holy Christmas” and asking God to “grant peace to the world.”At the close of the exchange of greetings, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, offered Christmas wishes on behalf of Curia offices, the Vatican City State Governorate, and the Diocese of Rome, and the pope presented curial personnel with a copy of “The Practice of the Presence of God,” the spiritual classic he has recently recommended.This story was first published by ACI Stampa, CNA’s Italian-language news partner. 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<title>With special permission, prisoners travel to Rome for the jubilee</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV presides at the jubilee Mass for prisoners on Dec. 14, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

ACI Prensa Staff, Dec 16, 2025 / 15:11 pm (CNA).
The last major event of the Jubilee of Hope was dedicated to prisoners around the world, some of whom during the past weekend were able to experience freedom and fulfill a dream: to go see Pope Leo XIV.Víctor Aguado, director of prison ministry in Valencia, Spain, accompanied a group of prisoners to the Eternal City, many of whom had spent more than 12 years behind bars. Thanks to special permission, they were able to travel and become living witnesses that “hope breaks down walls and that dignity cannot be taken away.”In a conversation with ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner, Aguado recounted the details of the “intense, emotional, and spiritual” trip that will forever mark the lives of the men and women who have been incarcerated. The group was composed of a total of 13 people from Valencia, including prisoners, volunteers, and the chaplain. Six of them were inmates in the second and third degree of the prison system — regimens that combine incarceration with controlled outings — so they had to obtain a series of permits from the Treatment Board, the General Secretariat, and the Oversight Institutions. “It was a long bureaucratic process, but we didn’t have any problems,” Aguado explained.He explained that they selected the prisoners they have known for a long time. Those in the third degree of the prison system enjoy a semi-release regimen and live in halfway houses, while those in the second degree usually go to workshops and cooperate with everything the prison ministry proposes. “They are people of faith who attend Mass, and we knew that, given their situation and attitude, they needed this and wouldn’t turn it down,” he commented.&quot;With the pilgrimage, the prisoners assumed a new responsibility and embarked on a new path.&quot; Credit: Photo courtesy of Víctor Aguado“They wanted to be very well prepared, free of burdens, and participate in Sunday Mass completely cleansed and at peace with themselves,” said Aguado, who also highlighted their passing through the Holy Door as one of the most emotional moments of the jubilee. “With the pilgrimage, the prisoners assumed a new responsibility and a new path, a new life, and the feeling that now they have to do things right.”He also highlighted their excitement at seeing the pope, since for them “he is the representation of the Lord on earth.” The Sunday Mass with the Holy Father, Aguado explained, was “very simple, and although it was in Italian, it was perfectly understandable.”“Hope goes beyond, it breaks down walls wherever it may be, and the dignity of people cannot be taken away, and that is what they conveyed during the three days we were in Rome. These were very intensely personal experiences, and we could feel their joy; everyone had a look of peace,” he noted.For Aguado — who has been working with prisoners for 14 years — the fact that this event closed the Jubilee of Hope is no mere coincidence. “The world of prisons is not visible, and in some way we must begin to consider that people who have been judged eventually get out and have to reintegrate into normal life, and that depends on society.”“We know that the Lord forgives everything, so who are we to not forgive these people and keep on stigmatizing them? They are called ex-convicts, but they are nothing more than persons, with all their dignity and freedom,” he affirmed.Although he assured that the Lord “is always with them and walks with them,” he emphasized the urgency of recognizing the prisoners as living members of the Church and appealed to the responsibility of every Christian: “Sometimes we take the works of mercy for granted, but we don’t always put them into practice. The Lord challenges us: ‘I was in prison,’ and the question remains the same: ‘Did you come to see me?’”There are many lives that need to be rescuedThe Italian priest Father Raffaele Grimaldi, who left his chaplaincy at the Secondigliano prison in Naples — where he served the inmates for 23 years — to coordinate the 230 priests who minister to the nearly 62,000 detainees throughout Italy, also participated in this historic jubilee.Speaking to ACI Prensa, he noted that the event “is a strong reminder that the Church wants to bring God’s love and mercy to prisons, who goes in search of those who are lost.”Father Raffaele Grimaldi, center, with volunteers from Italian prisons at the Jubilee of Prisoners. Credit: Photo courtesy of Father Raffaele GrimaldiAccording to Grimaldi, this jubilee “has brought to light the most difficult situations we are experiencing in our prisons and the plight of the prisoners” including overcrowding, lack of resources, suicides, neglect, and “above all, the lack of acceptance from society.”The priest brought some prisoners from different Italian prisons before Pope Leo XIV, especially young people and one man sentenced to life in prison. “It was a moment of great joy for them,” he commented.“Every prisoner needs to constantly hear a word of mercy: from people who do not judge, who do not point fingers, who do not condemn, but who embrace,” he stated.He also emphasized that this jubilee has not been an isolated event, since throughout the year there has been spiritual preparation in the correctional facilities, where “proclaiming hope is a powerful message that resonates deeply in the hearts of all.”Grimaldi admitted that these individuals have “made mistakes” and are serving a sentence for them; however, he urged people to “reach out to them so that they can take up their lives again and change,” with justice accompanied by mercy, “so that justice itself does not become vengeance.”During his years of service in the prisons, he said he has encountered many people who have traveled on a beautiful spiritual journey, “like a young Albanian man who received the sacrament of baptism on Dec. 12.”“This makes us understand that in our prisons there are many lives that need to be rescued and helped, because if these opportunities don’t exist, the prisoner dies inside, and we also kill the hope that is in their heart.”This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV voices concern over renewed fighting in eastern Congo, urges dialogue</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for the Angelus on Dec. 14, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican City, Dec 14, 2025 / 08:05 am (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday voiced deep concern over renewed fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, urging an immediate end to violence and a return to dialogue in line with ongoing peace efforts.After leading pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square in praying the Angelus on the third Sunday of Advent, the pope said he was “following with deep concern the resumption of fighting in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo.”“While expressing my closeness to the people, I urge the parties in the conflict to cease all forms of violence and to seek constructive dialogue, respecting the ongoing peace process,” he said.The pope’s appeal came amid reports of intensified clashes involving the M23 rebel group in the mineral-rich eastern region, despite a recently signed peace agreement between Congolese and Rwandan leaders.Pope Leo also recalled recent beatifications of martyrs in Spain and France, praising their fidelity to the faith amid persecution. “Let us praise the Lord for these martyrs, courageous witnesses to the Gospel, persecuted and killed for remaining close to their people and faithful to the Church,” he said.Earlier, in his catechesis before leading the Angelus, Pope Leo reflected on the Gospel reading for the third Sunday of Advent, which presents John the Baptist imprisoned for his preaching yet still seeking the truth about Jesus.From prison, John hears “about the works of Christ” and sends his disciples to ask whether Jesus is truly the one who is to come, the pope noted. Jesus’ response, he said, points not to abstract claims but to concrete signs.“Christ announces who he is by what he does. And what he does is a sign of salvation for all of us,” Pope Leo said. Encountering Jesus, he explained, restores meaning to lives marked by darkness and suffering: “The blind see, the mute speak, the deaf hear… Even the dead, who are completely lifeless, come back to life. This is the Gospel of Jesus, the good news proclaimed to the poor.”“The words of Jesus free us from the prison of despair and suffering,” the pope said, adding that Christ “gives voice to the oppressed and to those whose voices have been silenced by violence and hatred” and “defeats ideologies that make us deaf to the truth.”Concluding his reflection, Pope Leo said that Advent calls Christians to unite their expectation of the Savior with attentiveness to God’s action in the world. “Then we will be able to experience the joy of freedom in encountering our Savior,” he said, echoing the Church’s celebration of Gaudete Sunday.This story was first published in two parts by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV condemns attack on Sydney’s Jewish community, prays for victims</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV gives his apostolic blessing at the end of the general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Nov. 12, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Vatican City, Dec 15, 2025 / 07:48 am (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV on Monday condemned a deadly attack on the Jewish community in Sydney and entrusted the victims to God in prayer.“Today I wish to entrust to the Lord the victims of the terrorist attack carried out yesterday in Sydney against the Jewish community,” the pope said Dec. 15, referring to a shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach that left at least 15 people dead and some 40 others injured.The Holy Father expressed his spiritual closeness to those affected by the violence, which occurred as more than 1,000 people had gathered to mark the start of Hanukkah, also known as the Feast of Lights — one of the most important celebrations in the Jewish calendar.According to local media reports, two armed assailants opened fire on the crowd, sparking panic and a mass flight toward the beach and nearby businesses. One attacker was killed during the police response, while the second remains in critical condition. Authorities are investigating possible links between the attackers and a jihadist terrorist organization. Among the victims were a child and a Holocaust survivor.The pope made his remarks during a Vatican audience with delegations that donated this year’s Christmas tree and Nativity scenes for St. Peter’s Square and the Paul VI Audience Hall. During the same encounter, Leo also reflected on the meaning of Christmas, urging the faithful to “let the tenderness of the Child Jesus illuminate our lives.”Catholic leaders in Australia also responded with prayer and a strong condemnation of antisemitism. Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney called for prayer and invoked the intercession of the Virgin Mary in the immediate aftermath of the Dec. 14 shooting.This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope thankful for pro&#45;life Nativity scene that ‘represents a life preserved from abortion’</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo admires the Nativity scene that was made in Costa Rica. / Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican City, Dec 15, 2025 / 17:06 pm (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV on Monday thanked Costa Rican artist Paula Sáenz Soto for donating a pro-life Nativity scene to the Vatican, named “Gaudium” (“Joy”), which features a pregnant Virgin Mary.“I thank the Costa Rican artist who, along with the message of peace of Christmas, also wanted to make an appeal for protecting life from conception,” the pope said during the audience he granted Dec. 15 to the delegations that prepared this year’s Christmas tree and Nativity scenes that will adorn the Vatican during the Christmas season.The artwork from the Central American country has been on display since Dec. 15 in the Pope Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican, the large hall where the pope is now holding his Wednesday general audiences so pilgrims don’t have to endure the cold temperatures of the Roman winter in St. Peter’s Square.In his address, the Holy Father alluded to its composition, mentioning the 28,000 colorful ribbons that symbolize lives saved thanks to the support provided by Catholic organizations to pregnant women in vulnerable situations.“The scene depicts a life saved from abortion thanks to prayer and the support provided by Catholic organizations to many mothers in difficult circumstances,” Pope Leo XIV noted.The decorations in St. Peter’s Square — which were unveiled Monday afternoon — have an Italian touch. The chosen tree comes from Val d’Ultimo, one of the most picturesque and lesser-known valleys of South Tyrol in Italy. Meanwhile, the Nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square comes from the Diocese of Nocera Inferiore-Sarno, one of the oldest in Italy: Its origins date back to the third century, when Nuceria Alfaterna — the ancient Roman city in the Sarno Valley — already had an organized Christian community.“I thank you for this artistic work that incorporates characteristic elements of your territory,” the pope said, noting that this traditional Nativity scene includes a reproduction of the sixth-century baptistery of St. Mary Major Basilica, one of the best-preserved in the country.The pope emphasized that this work will be a reminder for pilgrims from all over the world that “God draws near to humanity, entering into our history in the vulnerability of a child.”“In the poverty of the cave in Bethlehem, we contemplate a mystery of humility and love,” the pope reflected. He also highlighted the figure of the Virgin Mary “as a model of adoring silence,” who treasures in her heart all that she has experienced, while the shepherds glorify God and share what they have seen and heard. In this regard, he emphasized the “need to seek moments of silence and prayer in our lives.”Regarding the Christmas tree, the pontiff said the large fir tree “is a sign of life and a reminder of the hope that does not fade even in the cold of winter.”The lights that adorn it, he added, symbolize “Christ, the light of the world,” who comes to “dispel the darkness and guide our path.” In addition to the large fir tree, the forests of South Tyrol have also donated other smaller trees to the Vatican, intended for offices, public spaces, and various areas of Vatican City.This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>‘Seeking Beauty’ travel show with David Henrie premieres at Vatican</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Catholic actor and director David Henrie speaks with EWTN News after the first episode of his new travel show, “Seeking Beauty,” premiered at the Vatican’s movie theater on Dec. 15, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Vatican City, Dec 16, 2025 / 10:45 am (CNA).
The first episode of a new travel show, hosted by Catholic actor and director David Henrie, premiered at the Vatican’s movie theater on Monday evening.“Seeking Beauty,” which will debut on EWTN’s free streaming platform EWTN+ on Jan. 19, 2026, is a series documenting Henrie’s exploration of the beauty of art and culture in six Italian cities.Henrie and executive producer Edmundo Reyes, with other crew members, were present for the airing of Episode 1 inside Vatican City on Dec. 15. The premiere was followed by a Q-and-A with Henrie, Reyes, and Peter Gagnon, president of EWTN Studios, moderated by Andreas Thonhauser, chief global officer of EWTN.“It’s a blessing to be able to play the show at the Vatican, which is where we [filmed] our first episode,” Henrie told EWTN News. “You can’t help but feel grateful, and feel like [it’s] a full-circle moment.”Catholic actor and director David Henrie shares just how much fun he had while filming his new travel show, &quot;Seeking Beauty,&quot; in Italy. ?The first episode premiered at the Vatican on Dec. 15, and will stream on EWTN+ (via Roku) starting Jan. 19. pic.twitter.com/4GtNvqKycn— Hannah Brockhaus (@HannahBrockhaus) December 16, 2025 In the first episode, Henrie speaks to a range of experts — including art historian Elizabeth Lev and artist Kelly Medford — to learn more about the Vatican Gardens, the Swiss Guard, St. Peter’s Basilica, and St. Peter’s Square.Reyes called it “such a special moment” to show the first episode of “Seeking Beauty” at the Vatican.“We can’t wait for people to see it,” he told EWTN News at the event. “I think it’s going to be a great, great evangelization tool.”Reyes, who had the original idea for the show, recalled visiting Spain with his family four years ago and how it was there he realized how many stories about art and faith have not been shared with a wider audience.“God put in my heart this desire … Let’s create a travel show that will be more than a travel show, that would help people encounter God through beauty,” he said.“What David has done is very special, because it’s not about going to places but retraining us or inviting us to contemplate and to look at beauty differently,” Reyes said during the Q-and-A. It’s about “God speaking to us through beauty, and not so much about, ‘Hey, here’s a cool place to visit and to put on your bucket list.’”The first episode of new travel show “Seeking Beauty” premiered at the Vatican’s movie theater on Dec. 15, 2025. It was followed by a Q-and-A with, from left, EWTN Studios President Peter Gagnon, series executive producer Edmundo Reyes, and series host David Henrie. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNAThe series is produced by EWTN Studios in partnership with Digital Continent and in association with Novo Inspire and Sacred Arthouse.“Each episode is very unique … There’s so much there that can touch people in different ways,” Gagnon said.In Season 1, Henrie will also visit Rome, Milan, Venice, Florence, and Subiaco, a place connected to St. Benedict. Season 2 of “Seeking Beauty” recently wrapped filming in Spain.“I’m not an expert. You’re just seeing it through my eyes,” Henrie told EWTN News. “The thing that will make this accessible is that you’re not sitting down for a history lesson; it’s a travel show,” he said. “When my wife and I watch travel shows, we have a glass of wine, we hang out, we relax, we watch something. It’s easy consumption, but there’s some medicine under all the sugar.”Paola Flynn, Vatican correspondent for EWTN Noticias, contributed to this report. ]]></description>
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<title>The Washington Post’s Sunday Slobber Over Rosie O’Donnell</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Washington Post would like you to pretend along with them that they’re the essence of fact-based neutrality, that they don’t play favorites. Then you... Read More
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<title>Walz, Omar, and the Billion&#45;Dollar Minnesota Fraud Scandal</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/walz-omar-and-the-billion-dollar-minnesota-fraud-scandal</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Minnesota is now facing one of the largest documented government service fraud scandals in United States history. Under Gov. Tim Walz’s evidently unwatchful eye, federal... Read More
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<title>Husted Officially Files for Race That Could Determine Control of the Senate</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, is officially running to keep his Senate seat come 2026. The Daily Signal was on the ground in Columbus to speak... Read More
The post Husted Officially Files for Race That Could Determine Control of the Senate appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<title>Tim Walz Pivots to Attacking White Men When Asked If Somalis Will Be Held Accountable for Fraud</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Democrat Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz started criticizing white men on Friday in response to whether Somalis will be held accountable for a... Read More
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<title>Most Indiana Likely GOP Primary Voters Support Redistricting in Swing Districts: Survey</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/most-indiana-likely-gop-primary-voters-support-redistricting-in-swing-districts-survey</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL: A large majority of likely Republican primary voters in four Indiana Senate districts support the Hoosier State’s redistricting effort, even... Read More
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Indiana’s GOP Supermajority Senate Could Vote Against Map That Could Save Trump From Impeachment</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/indianas-gop-supermajority-senate-could-vote-against-map-that-could-save-trump-from-impeachment</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Today, the Indiana State Senate will vote on redistricting legislation that could help Republicans hold the House in the midterms and save President Donald Trump... Read More
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<title>‘Definitely Concerned’: Leavitt Responds to Mamdani Video Encouraging Resistance to ICE</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the White House is “definitely concerned” about the increase in attacks on Immigration and Customs Enforcement after New York City... Read More
The post ‘Definitely Concerned’: Leavitt Responds to Mamdani Video Encouraging Resistance to ICE appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<title>The Number of Democrats Backing Trump Impeachment Vote Has Nearly Doubled</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/the-number-of-democrats-backing-trump-impeachment-vote-has-nearly-doubled</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A Democrat member’s effort to impeach President Donald Trump failed on Thursday, but Democrats’ votes shed light on who exactly is willing to assist in... Read More
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<title>Cheez Whiz and PB&amp;amp;J: Inside the Best Christmas Party in Washington, DC</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/cheez-whiz-and-pbj-inside-the-best-christmas-party-in-washington-dc</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/cheez-whiz-and-pbj-inside-the-best-christmas-party-in-washington-dc</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tennessee Republican Rep. Tim Burchett’s “Carhartt Christmas Party” in his Capitol Hill office has become one of the most anticipated events in Washington for the... Read More
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<title>White House rejects call from key pro&#45;life group to fire FDA commissioner</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/white-house-rejects-call-from-key-pro-life-group-to-fire-fda-commissioner</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/white-house-rejects-call-from-key-pro-life-group-to-fire-fda-commissioner</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &quot;The FDA is doing nothing while every single day abortion drugs take the lives of children, put women and girls at serious risk.&quot;
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<title>Boston Archdiocese tells church to remove ICE message from Nativity, but pastor refuses for now</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ &quot;The people of God have the right to expect that, when they come to church, they will encounter genuine opportunities for prayer and Catholic worship -- not divisive political messaging,&quot; the statement said.
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<title>Archbishop Hebda sees ‘a great sign of hope that Jesus is in’ Minneapolis church</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The archbishop spoke in the hours after a special Mass and rite of reparation that restored the church for worship.
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<title>Vatican yearbook goes online</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Vatican&#039;s fat red yearbook, known as the Annuario Pontificio, will now be available and updated regularly on an app and online.
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<title>Dialogue, diplomacy can lead to just, lasting peace in Ukraine, pope says</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Pope Leo XIV reiterated the importance of dialogue and his hopes for a just and lasting peace in the region.
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<title>Pope Leo reveals Mideast peace talks with Trump, Netanyahu, other regional players</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV speaks with reporters on his flight from Beirut to Rome on Dec. 2, 2025. / Credit: Elias Turk/EWTN

Rome, Italy, Dec 2, 2025 / 11:30 am (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV has begun conversations with U.S. President Donald Trump and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the need to halt violence and seek solutions in the Middle East, the pope told journalists on his Tuesday flight from Beirut to Rome.The wide-ranging news conference also touched on Ukraine, the Catholic Church in Germany, and Leo’s own election as pope, among other topics.In response to a question referring to Hezbollah, an Iran-backed political party and militia that holds significant influence in Lebanon, the pope said that during the trip he also held personal meetings with representatives of unnamed political groups involved in regional conflicts. “Our work is not something we announce publicly,” he said. “We try to convince the parties to put down the arms and violence and come together to the table of dialogue.” Leo also addressed concerns about Islam in Europe, saying fear is often “generated by people who are against immigration.” He said the Middle East offers an alternative model. “One of the great lessons that Lebanon can teach to the world,” he said, “is showing a land where Islam and Christianity are both present and respected, and where there is a possibility to live together.”On Ukraine, Leo repeated his appeal for a ceasefire. He acknowledged that the United States is seeking to promote a peace plan, but “the presence of Europe is important,” noting that the administration in Washington modified its first proposal after European concerns. He suggested that Italy could play “a very important role” as an intermediary.Asked about his own election, he said he had once imagined retiring. He affirmed his commitment to conclave secrecy but recalled telling a reporter the day before his election that “everything is in the hands of God.” When the reality of the vote became clear, he said, “I took a deep breath. I said, here we go, Lord, you are in charge.” Leo added that he is often amused by journalists’ interpretations of his expressions. “You think you can read my mind or my face,” he joked, “and you are not always correct.”Leo said he hopes his next trip will be to somewhere in Africa and said he wants eventually to go to Algeria to visit sites associated with St. Augustine and continue building bridges with Muslims. He said he would also like to visit Argentina and Uruguay, which have been waiting for a papal visit. He added that other Latin American countries, including Peru, are being considered, but “nothing is confirmed.”On Venezuela, Leo said the Holy See is working with the national bishops’ conference and the nuncio to calm tensions after recent threats from the United States. “We are looking for ways to calm the situation,” he said, “seeking above all the good of the people, because so often those who suffer are the people, not the authorities.”Responding to a question about the German Church’s Synodal Way, a controversial series of meetings of bishops and laity that have proposed major changes to Catholic doctrine and governance, Leo noted concerns among many German Catholics that “certain aspects of the Synodal Way … do not represent their own hope for the Church.” He stressed the need for “dialogue and listening … so that the voice of those who are more powerful does not silence or stifle” others. “I suspect there will be some adjustments made on both sides in Germany, but I’m certainly hopeful that things will work out positively,” Leo said. He added that the ongoing meetings between German bishops and the Roman Curia aim “to try and make sure that the German Synodal Way does not, if you will, break away from what needs to be considered as the pathway of the universal Church.”Asked what the Middle Eastern Church can offer the West, Leo reflected on the value of unity in an individualistic age. “Young people ask, why should I want to be one?” he said. “But unity, friendship, human relationships, communion are extremely important and extremely valuable.” Recalling the testimony of Christians and Muslims who helped one another after their villages were destroyed, he said such gestures show how “authentic peace and justice” can take root when people overcome distrust.In response to a question about how he is learning to be pope, Leo recommended a book that he said has shaped his own life by the 17th-century Carmelite friar known as Brother Lawrence. “If you want to know something about me,” he said, “read ‘The Practice of the Presence of God.’ It describes a way of prayer where one simply gives his life to the Lord and allows the Lord to lead. That has been my spirituality for many years.” ]]></description>
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<title>Former Hungarian ambassador reflects on 10&#45;year term at the Vatican</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Eduard Habsburg, Hungary&#039;s ambassador to the Holy See from 2015 to 2025, takes his leave during a farewell visit to Pope Leo XIV on Nov. 21, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media.

Vatican City, Dec 9, 2025 / 10:30 am (CNA).
Archduke of Austria Eduard Habsburg, who served as Hungary’s ambassador to the Holy See since 2015, described his post at the Vatican as “the greatest 10 years of my life.”Shortly before his farewell meeting with Pope Leo XIV on Nov. 21, Habsburg told EWTN News reporter Colm Flynn that after a decade on the job, he has “seen it all” and now wants to dedicate more time to his family, particularly his parents.“I felt that 10 years is a good term. It’s far longer than ambassadors usually have here,” he said in the exclusive interview.“I think I’ve seen everything you can see here, including a conclave, visits by my prime minister, exciting moments,” he added. “In a way, I’m going to miss it but also family is important.” The former ambassador, whose term at the Vatican ended on Nov. 30, said he will likely continue to represent Hungary at future international events organized by the Church and pro-family groups.  “I’ll keep a foot in that world, so to speak, so I’m not going to totally give it up,” he said.Reflecting on his initial surprise at being asked to be Hungary’s ambassador to the Holy See, Habsburg, who belongs to the prominent 850-year-old European Catholic dynasty, said he “hit the floor running” when he arrived in Rome for his first post.On Pope Francis and his love for HungaryDescribing his relationship with Pope Francis as “incredibly positive,” the former ambassador said the Argentine pontiff had a warm affection for the Central European nation and its people.“I saw it every time he met a Hungarian,” he said. “He would use Hungarian expressions. He would smile. He would be happy. He would take his time with them.”Though Pope Francis had not visited Hungary until 2021 for the 52nd International Eucharistic Conference, he told Habsburg that he “learned everything” about Hungary through three religious sisters who fled their country in 1956, during the Soviet occupation, to a monastery in Buenos Aires, Argentina.   “They have shaped Pope Francis’ outlook on Hungary and that made my work very easy,” he quipped. “He was incredibly generous.”Pope Francis visited Hungary a second time in 2023 for his apostolic journey to the country’s capital of Budapest from April 28–30.   On Pope Benedict XVI and his humorDuring the 1990s, Pope Benedict XVI, then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, read Habsburg’s doctoral thesis on the topic of Thomas Aquinas and Vatican II and told him “he liked it” and that he wanted him to either make a documentary or a thriller about Thomism.After first meeting with Pope Francis, the former ambassador said he later met with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in the Vatican Gardens.  “He looked at me and said, ‘So you’re ambassador now?’” Habsburg recalled. “And then he said, ‘You know you still owe me a documentary or a thriller about Thomism.” “That was the first thing he said. I was so blown away,” he said. “I still haven’t written it.”“That’s the one thing many people don’t realize about Pope Benedict XVI was the sense of humor that he had that we never got to see publicly,” he said.  Habsburg earned a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt in 1999. On Pope Leo XIV The archduke told EWTN News he had briefly met Pope Leo XIV four times prior to his farewell visit to the pontiff on Nov. 21.  “I’m very impressed by him. I feel [he is] a very balanced and just man who is trying to do good,” he said of the first U.S.-born pope. Noting Pope Leo’s fluency in many languages, including English, Italian, Spanish, and Latin, Habsburg commented that he believes the universal Church’s new leader “has several cultures in his heart and in his mind.”“And yes, we will see the things that he’ll do. We pray for him every day,” he said.Watch the full interview with Eduard Habsburg on the EWTN News YouTube channel. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV criticizes transhumanism: ‘Death is not opposed to life’</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims in St. Peter&#039;s Square during a Jubilee audience on Nov. 22, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media.

Vatican City, Dec 10, 2025 / 11:21 am (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday rejected technological promises to indefinitely prolong human existence — such as those proposed by “transhumanism”— and said the resurrection of Christ “reveals to us that death is not opposed to life.”Speaking on a cold morning in St. Peter’s Square Dec. 10, the pontiff warned that numerous current anthropological visions “promise immanent immortality [and] theorize the prolongation of earthly life through technology.”That outlook, he said, is characteristic of “the transhumance scenario,” a phenomenon that “is making its way into the horizon of the challenges of our time.”In response, Leo urged people to consider two central questions: “Could death really be defeated by science? But then, could science itself guarantee us that a life without death is also a happy life?”The Holy Father explained that death and life are not opposed, and that in the Christian meaning, death is “a constitutive part of [life], as the passage to eternal life.”“The Pasch of Jesus gives us a foretaste, in this time still full of suffering and trials, of the fullness of what will happen after death,” he added.Thailand-Cambodia border clashesAt the end of his audience, Pope Leo spoke out against violent clashes at the border of Thailand and Cambodia, saying he was “deeply saddened by the news of the escalation of the conflict.”The hostilities have injured more than 100 people and displaced thousands of people in both countries. An estimated 13 people, including civilians, have been killed as the fighting entered the third day on Wednesday.“I express my closeness in prayer to these beloved populations and I ask the parties to immediately cease fire and resume dialogue,” the pope said.Death, ‘a great teacher of life’In his catechesis for the general audience, Leo XIV noted that throughout history, “many ancient peoples developed rites and customs linked to the cult of the dead, to accompany and to recall those who journeyed towards the supreme mystery.” But today, death “seems to be a sort of taboo” and “something to be spoken of in hushed tones, to avoid disturbing our sensibilities and our tranquility.”The pope lamented that this attitude often leads people to avoid visiting cemeteries.He also evoked the teachings of St. Alphonsus Liguori, recalling the enduring relevance of the saint’s work, “Preparation for Death.” The pontiff emphasized that, for the saint, death is “a great teacher of life,” capable of guiding the believer toward what is essential.As the pope explained, St. Alphonsus invited people to “to know that [death] exists, and above all to reflect on it” as a way to discern what is truly important in life.Leo also recalled that, in Alphonsian spirituality, prayer holds a central place “to understand what is beneficial in view of the kingdom of heaven, and letting go of the superfluous that instead binds us to ephemeral things.”From this perspective, he asserted that only the resurrection of Christ “is capable of illuminating the mystery of death to its full extent.”“In this light, and only in this, what our heart desires and hopes  becomes true: that death is not the end, but the passage towards full light, towards a happy eternity,” he said.The pope explained that the risen Christ “has gone before us in the great trial of death, emerging victorious thanks to the power of divine Love.”“He has prepared for us the place of eternal rest, the home where we are awaited; he has given us the fullness of life in which there are no longer any shadows and contradictions,” Leo said.This story was originally published by ACI Prensa, CNA&#039;s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>Pontifical Yearbook goes digital: What is it and what does it contain?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV uses a tablet to navigate the website of the new digital version of the Vatican&#039;s Pontifical Yearbook, known as the &quot;Annuario Pontificio&quot; in Italian. / Credit: Vatican Media.

Vatican City, Dec 10, 2025 / 11:00 am (CNA).
The Vatican this week launched the first-ever digital version of its annual directory, creating an easier way to find reliable and up-to-date information about the Church’s structures and members all around the world.The red-covered Pontifical Yearbook — known in Italian as the “Annuario Pontificio” — is an important reference updated every year with Church statistics, the names and contacts of bishops, information about the departments of the Holy See, and more.The Pontifical Yearbook, in its current form, started in the early 20th century, though other versions of a book with information about the Catholic hierarchy and the Roman Curia can be traced to the 18th century or earlier.The 2025 edition of the Annuario Pontificio, also called the Pontifical Yearbook. Credit: EWTN News.The biggest benefits to users are the ability to easily search for information and the possibility for updates to be reflected in real time.Before now, to keep the directory current, one would have to cut out and glue periodic updates from the Vatican into the hardback book.The directory includes global data that is frequently changing, including statistics about Catholic dioceses and missions, and information about bishops, the members of the Church, the number of priests and religious, and the Holy See’s diplomatic representation.It also contains information about the pope and cardinals, and lists the people who lead the many different entities that make up the Roman Curia and the Vatican.Screenshot of the homepage of the digital version of the Pontifical Yearbook.On Dec. 8, the Vatican’s Secretariat of State, which is responsible for publishing the Pontifical Yearbook, unveiled the digital version, available in both web and app versions for an annual subscription of 68,10 euros ($79.20), around the same price as a printed version, which is still being published.The Vatican said in time it intends to offer the directory in languages other than Italian, “making it more accessible to a growing number of users around the world.”At a presentation of the project, Pope Leo XIV had a chance to receive a first lesson in how the digital yearbook works. He thanked those involved, calling it “a wonderful service which will be of great help.” ]]></description>
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<title>On solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, pope encourages renewing our ‘yes’ to God</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV prays the Angelus prayer on the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on Dec. 8, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

ACI Prensa Staff, Dec 8, 2025 / 13:30 pm (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer Dec. 8 from the window of the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican on the occasion of the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.Addressing the faithful and pilgrims in attendance in St. Peter’s Square, the pontiff commented that on Dec. 8 we express our joy because the Father of heaven wanted her to be “preserved immune from all stain of original sin.”“The Lord has granted to Mary the extraordinary grace of a completely pure heart, in view of an even greater miracle: the coming of Christ the Savior,” he added.The pope also noted that the gift of the fullness of grace in the young woman of Nazareth “was able to bear fruit because she in her freedom welcomed it, embracing the plan of God.”He emphasized that “the Lord always acts in this way: He gives us great gifts, but he leaves us free to accept them or not.”For the Holy Father, this feast also invites us to “believe as she believed, giving our generous assent to the mission to which the Lord calls us.”In this way, he pointed out that the miracle that happened for Mary at her conception was “renewed for us in baptism: Cleansed from original sin, we have become children of God, his dwelling place and the temple of the Holy Spirit.”“The ‘yes’ of the mother of the Lord is wonderful, but so also can ours be, renewed faithfully each day, with gratitude, humility, and perseverance, in prayer and in concrete acts of love, from the most extraordinary gestures to the most mundane and ordinary efforts and acts of service. In this way, Christ can be known, welcomed, and loved everywhere and salvation can come to everyone,” he emphasized.This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>European Union Fines Elon Musk’s X</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The European Union has moved this week to punish the social media company X and Elon Musk for allegedly “deceiving users” through certain company practices.... Read More
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<title>Ohio Republican Releases Plan to End Dual Citizenship</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, has introduced a bill that would outlaw dual citizenship in the United States. Moreno, who was born in Colombia, legally immigrated... Read More
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<title>Judge Blocks Planned Parenthood Defunding…Again</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ As part of President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, which was signed on July 4, Medicaid funding previously funneled into Planned Parenthood and its... Read More
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<title>Trump Receives First Ever ‘FIFA Peace Prize’</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump received the first ever “FIFA Peace Prize” on Friday at the 2026 World Cup Draw in Washington, D.C. “The FIFA peace prize... Read More
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<title>‘Righteous Strikes’: Congress Reacts to Classified Briefing on Narco&#45;Terrorist Strikes</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/righteous-strikes-congress-reacts-to-classified-briefing-on-narco-terrorist-strikes</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ When members of Congress emerged from a classified briefing on the now-controversial Sept. 2 strikes against an alleged Venezuelan narco-terrorist boat, Democrats continued to accuse... Read More
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<title>SEEING DOUBLE? Trump Endorses Retiring Rep’s Twin Brother for Texas Seat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump appears to think being a congressman runs in the family. On Thursday, Trump endorsed Trever Nehls, the identical twin brother of retiring... Read More
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<title>What’s Next After Trump Voids Biden Autopen Orders?</title>
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<title>‘BLATANT LIES’: Josh Shapiro Slams Kamala Harris’ Book</title>
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<title>GOP Wins: Supreme Court Rules on Texas Redistricting Maps for 2026 Midterms</title>
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<title>OSV Editors: He left for Turkey and Lebanon as Pope Leo; he came back as Pontifex</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Even if Pope Leo XIV’s Thanksgiving trip to Turkey and Lebanon began with lighthearted moments -- receiving pumpkin pies and White Sox trinkets from the Vatican press corps -- the journey itself was anything but casual.
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<title>Pope Leo’s childhood home in Chicago suburb now a historic landmark</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mayor Jason House described the property as one of the &quot;most culturally and spiritually significant locations in the United States.&quot;
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<title>Retired FDNY chief dies of 9/11&#45;related illness; he lost son in 9/11, became voice of victims</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Retired FDNY Deputy Chief James &quot;Jim&quot; Riches, who died Nov. 27, had a strong Catholic faith that helped others cope in the dark days after 9/11.
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<title>Netflix’s ‘Train Dreams’ captures the beauty of an ordinary life</title>
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<title>The Holy See closed the 2024 fiscal year with a surplus of $1.86 million</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ St. Peter’s Square during the declaration of St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the Church in November 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/EWTN News

Vatican City, Dec 1, 2025 / 16:51 pm (CNA).
The Holy See closed the 2024 fiscal year with a surplus of 1.6 million euros ($1.86 million), according to the 2024 Consolidated Financial Statement published Nov. 26 by the Vatican Secretariat for the Economy. This result represents a substantial change compared with the deficit of 51.2 million euros ($59.5 million) recorded in 2023, according to the Vatican.The last public report from the Holy See was from 2020 — published in 2021 — and showed a deficit of 66.3 million euros ($77 million).The current report indicates that the financial improvement is based on a reduction in the operating deficit, which decreased by almost 50%, from 83 million to 44 million euros, ($96.4 to $51.1 million) driven by a 79-million-euro ($91.8 million) increase in revenue, mainly from donations and hospital management, and by strict cost control that partially offset inflation and rising personnel costs.The report also highlights the performance of financial management with positive results of 46 million euros ($53.4 million), higher than the previous year thanks to capital gains obtained from the sale of historical investments and the start of operations of the Investment Committee.Surplus excluding hospitalsExcluding hospital entities, the Holy See recorded a surplus of 18.7 million euros ($21.7 million), although the secretariat warns that this figure reflects extraordinary accounting effects and a one-time increase in donations, so its sustainability will depend on future fiscal years.The Holy See’s balance sheet reveals a total allocation of 393.29 million euros ($457 million) destined for the apostolic mission and the pontifical funds, not including the financing of hospitals. This budget reflects the priority of supporting the Church’s core activities worldwide and shows how resources are distributed to guarantee the continuity of the apostolic mission.Approximately 83% of the funds are concentrated in five strategic areas that underpin the pastoral and social work of the Holy See. The most significant allocation, amounting to 146.4 million euros ($170.1 million) — equivalent to 37% of the total — is dedicated to supporting local Churches in difficult situations and for evangelization, recognizing the importance of strengthening the most vulnerable communities and supporting the spread of the faith in territories where the mission faces greater challenges.Worship and evangelization constitute the second most significant category, representing 14% of the resources. This allocation supports liturgical activities, religious formation, and initiatives for spreading Church teachings worldwide. A ​​further 12% is specifically dedicated to communicating the pope’s message, ensuring that his teachings, exhortations, and statements effectively reach the faithful and the international community.Ten percent of the budget is allocated to charitable servicesLikewise, 10% of the budget is dedicated to maintaining the international presence of the Holy See through the apostolic nunciatures, which play an essential diplomatic and pastoral role in relations with states and local Churches. Another 10% is allocated to charitable services, reinforcing humanitarian and assistance initiatives that respond to the most urgent needs of the poor and marginalized.The remaining 17% finances activities such as the organization of ecclesial life, management of historical heritage, and support for academic institutions. The secretariat emphasized that these allocations reflect consistency between the Church’s pastoral mission and its financial management.The report concludes that, although the result is encouraging, the full financial sustainability of the Holy See will continue to depend on its performance in the coming fiscal years, marking 2024 as a year of economic recovery after years of deficits.Maximino Caballero Ledo, prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy, gave a comprehensive explanation of the results in an interview with Vatican media, highlighting both the achievements and the need for prudence and continuity in management.“The data reflect remarkable progress in consolidating the economic situation of the Holy See,” Caballero said. “It is not only about maintaining a balanced budget but also about strengthening our ability to make the best use of every contribution received, making the service to the mission of the universal Church more solid and sustainable.”The financial document presented by the Vatican shows that the structural operating deficit was reduced by almost half, from 83.5 million euros to 44.4 million euros ($97 million to $51.6 million). This is mainly due to an increase in revenue, which amounted to almost 79 million euros ($91.8 million) compared with the previous year, driven by greater donor participation, positive results from hospital activities, and progress in real estate and commercial management.Caballero emphasized that these “favorable dynamics,” combined with prudent spending control and a constant effort to improve operational efficiency, offer a positive outlook for the Vatican’s finances. However, he recalled that “the deficit of 44.4 million euros [$51.6 million] indicates that there is still a long way to go. Financial sustainability is not only a possible objective but a necessary condition to guarantee the continuity of our apostolic mission.”Growth in donations and the trust of the faithfulThe prefect noted that contributions from the faithful experienced a rebound in 2024 after years of slowdown. “This increase represents an encouraging sign of renewed participation by the faithful and local Churches in the mission of the Holy See. However, these dynamics are variable and always require prudence and realism in their interpretation,” he emphasized.The analysis of expenditures confirms, according to Caballero, that most resources continue to be allocated directly to apostolic activities, “reflecting the consistency between the priorities of the mission and the financial decisions that make it possible. This allows for the strengthening of pastoral initiatives and support for the most vulnerable communities, consolidating a balanced and responsible management of resources.”Financial management and future prospectsThe 2024 balance sheet also shows positive results of 46 million euros ($53.4 million) from financial activities, including extraordinary transactions related to the restructuring of the investment portfolio in accordance with the new policy approved by the Investment Committee. Caballero warned that “these capital gains are not repeatable with the same intensity in future years and reflect the natural volatility of financial activity.”Therefore, he emphasized that “along with prudence in spending, it is essential to continue working on the revenue side: donations, fundraising, asset valuation, and consistent investment management. The goal is not to pit these dimensions against each other but to consolidate progress and gradually strengthen a more stable economic foundation.”Toward full financial sustainabilityThe prefect concluded by highlighting that the 2024 fiscal year closed with a small surplus of 1.6 million euros ($1.86 million), an encouraging sign that, according to him, “demonstrates that the direction taken is positive. Now we must consolidate this progress, aware that some of the results come from nonrecurring elements. Financial sustainability is essential to ensure the continuity of the Holy See’s mission, which by its nature requires a stable economic foundation.”Caballero emphasized that “it is not simply a matter of balancing the budget but of strengthening our ability to optimally utilize every contribution received, making the Holy See’s service to the entire universal Church more solid and sustainable.”This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. 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<title>Pope Leo offers Lebanon a way to hope ‘even when surrounded by the sound of weapons’</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV addressed Lebanon’s bishops, clergy, and pastoral workers at Harissa, Lebanon, on Dec. 1, 2025. / Credit: Elias Turk/EWTN

Harissa, Lebanon, Dec 1, 2025 / 05:32 am (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV told Lebanon’s bishops, clergy, and pastoral workers on Monday that Christians can remain steadfast in hope “even when surrounded by the sound of weapons,” urging them to look to the Virgin Mary as a model of faith in dark and uncertain times.Meeting them at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa on the second day of his apostolic visit, the pope said that Mary teaches believers how to persevere when daily life becomes a struggle. “It is in being with Mary at the foot of Jesus’ cross that our prayer, that invisible bridge which unites hearts, gives us the strength to continue to hope and work,” he said.Leo recalled St. John Paul II’s words to the Lebanese — “In the Lebanon of today, you are the ones responsible for hope” — and urged believers to nurture a climate of fraternity wherever they live and work. He stressed the need to trust one another so that “the regenerative power of forgiveness and mercy may triumph,” adding that the fruits of this message are visible in Lebanon’s resilience.The pope compared faith to an anchor that holds firm in turbulence. “Our faith is an anchor in heaven,” he said. “Hold fast to the rope.” He reminded those present that peace requires loving without fear and giving without measure. Quoting Pope Benedict XVI, Leo said Christians are called to celebrate “the victory of love over hate… forgiveness over revenge,” a message he said continues to guide the Church’s mission.During the gathering, Pope Leo was welcomed by clergy and the shrine’s rector before processing to the presbytery, where Armenian Catholic Patriarch Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian greeted him. The celebration included prayers, testimonies, Arabic chants, the Gospel reading (John 19:25–27), the Magnificat, the Our Father, a blessing, Marian hymns, and the exchange of gifts.Pope Leo also presented a Golden Rose to the Virgin Mary, a traditional papal gift to major Marian shrines. The ornament, a gold branch of roses set in a silver vase and mounted on white marble, bears the papal coat of arms and symbolizes the pope’s devotion to the Mother of God. Leo said the rose’s fragrance calls Christians to be “the fragrance of Christ,” drawing a parallel to the richness and diversity of Lebanese family tables and encouraging the faithful to live that spirit of shared love each day.The pope also highlighted testimonies shared during the meeting. Father Youhanna spoke of Debbabiyé, where Christians, Muslims, and refugees live together in mutual trust. Loren, a migrant worker, appealed to all communities to welcome those forced from their homes, telling them, “Welcome home!” Sister Dima described keeping a school open during violence, teaching children to share “bread, fear, and hope.”The pope noted that the shrine itself remains “a symbol of unity for the entire Lebanese people.” Rising about 2,130 feet above sea level and roughly 16 miles north of Beirut, the sanctuary offers sweeping views of Jounieh Bay and stands not far from Bkerke, the seat of the Maronite patriarch. Its white-painted bronze statue of Our Lady of Lebanon, 28 feet tall and weighing about 33,000 pounds, was cast in France and placed atop a 66-foot stone pedestal shaped like a tree trunk. The adjacent basilica, designed to evoke both a cedar tree and a Phoenician ship, seats around 3,500 people and opens toward the Marian statue through its glass façade. The site is entrusted to the Lebanese Maronite Missionaries.Later at the apostolic nunciature, Pope Leo was scheduled to welcome the Council of Eastern Catholic Patriarchs together with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, and Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches. He was then set to share lunch with them and with the country’s Orthodox patriarchs, joined by Cardinal Kurt Koch, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, in a gesture underscoring the ecumenical dimension of his visit. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo tells Lebanese religious leaders unity and peace are possible</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV in Harissa, Lebanon, on Dec. 1, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Beirut, Lebanon, Dec 1, 2025 / 10:35 am (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV told Lebanon’s religious leaders on Monday that their country remains a sign to the world that fear and prejudice do not have the final word. At an ecumenical and interreligious meeting in Beirut’s Martyrs’ Square, the pope said Lebanon shows that unity, reconciliation, and peace can take root even amid profound differences.In his address, the Holy Father recalled Pope Benedict XVI, who wrote in 2012 that the Church’s mission is to dialogue with followers of other religions, guided not by political interests but by theological truths rooted in faith. Pope Leo said Lebanon proves this kind of dialogue is possible, where minarets and bell towers stand side by side and bear witness to belief in the one God.The pope said the world often watches the Middle East with trepidation, yet hope emerges when the focus turns to what unites people — their shared humanity and belief in a God of mercy. Lebanon, he said, “remains a sign that unity and peace can be achieved.” He also cited the Second Vatican Council’s declaration Nostra Aetate, on the Church’s relation to non-Christian religions, which opened a new horizon for encounter, rejected prejudice, and affirmed the dignity of every person. Leo concluded by calling the Lebanese “builders of peace,” both within their borders and throughout the world.Before the address, Pope Leo was welcomed at the entrance of the meeting tent by the Syriac Catholic patriarch, the Maronite patriarch, the Grand Sunni imam, and a Shia representative. The program included chanting from the Gospel, a moment of silence, and chanting from the Quran. Leaders from Sunni, Greek Orthodox, Shia, Syriac Orthodox, Druze, Armenian Orthodox, Protestant, and Alawite communities offered brief remarks, interspersed with chants. After Leo spoke, participants planted an olive tree and ended with a final prayer for peace.Martyrs’ Square in central Beirut is widely regarded as the symbolic heart of the capital. It takes its name from Lebanese and Arab nationalists executed there by Ottoman authorities in 1916 and has long served as the city’s civic center. The square has been the site of major demonstrations that crossed sectarian lines, including the 2005 Cedar Revolution following the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, the nationwide 2019 protests against corruption and economic collapse, and the public outcry after the 2020 Beirut port explosion. These movements expressed frustration with Lebanon’s entrenched sectarian political system and highlighted the square’s enduring role as a gathering place where citizens of all faiths call for reform. Pope Leo’s meeting with religious leaders reinforced that symbolic role.The Holy Father’s message was directed to leaders of a society shaped by a complex sectarian power-sharing structure, where political figures influenced by regional powers often block national decision-making. Lebanon does not publish official religious statistics, but most estimates hold that roughly 70% of the population is Muslim and about 30% Christian, the highest Christian proportion of any Arab country. Maronite Catholics form the largest Christian community. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo to Lebanese youth: Love, not retaliation, is the real answer to evil</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV greets a young mother and her child outside of the Monastery of St. Maron in Annaya, Lebanon, on Dec. 1, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Bkerke, Lebanon, Dec 1, 2025 / 12:34 pm (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV told thousands of young people in Lebanon on Monday that love, not retaliation, is the real force capable of transforming their country as it continues to grapple with the wounds of conflict and social instability. “The true opposition to evil is not evil, but love,” he said, calling the nation’s youth to rebuild their homeland through reconciliation, service, and a renewed rooting in faith.The gathering took place in the square before the Maronite Patriarchate of Antioch, in Bkerké, where the pope was welcomed by Patriarch Cardinal Béchara Boutros Raï. After greeting the crowd in a brief tour, Pope Leo opened his address with the Arabic words “assalamu alaykum,” meaning “peace be with you,” telling the young people that this greeting of the risen Christ “sustains the joy of our meeting.”Lebanon’s young generation has endured some of the nation’s hardest years. A devastating financial collapse, the 2020 Beirut port explosion, and the 2023–2024 border war between Hezbollah and Israel have left deep physical and social scars, contributing to widespread emigration and a sense of exhaustion among the country’s youth.The pope spoke directly to their anxieties, acknowledging that many feel they have inherited “a world torn apart by wars and disfigured by social injustice,” yet insisted that hope lives within them. “You have time to dream, to plan, and to do good. You are the present, and the future is already taking shape in your hands.”Pointing to Lebanon’s national symbol, he said the country “will flourish once again, beautiful and vigorous like the cedar,” explaining that its strength lies in deep roots. In the same way, he told them, the foundation of renewal cannot rest only on ideas or agreements. “The true principle of new life is the hope that comes from above. It is Christ himself. He, the Living One, is the foundation of our trust.”Peace, he continued, cannot grow out of factional interests. “It is only genuinely sincere when I do to others what I would like them to do to me. Forgiveness leads to justice, which is the foundation of peace.”Calling them to works of charity, he reminded them that nothing reveals God’s presence more clearly than love. Renewal begins in daily choices, he said, such as welcoming “those near and far” and offering concrete help “to friends and refugees and enemies.”The pope held up several saints as companions for the journey: Carlo Acutis, Pier Giorgio Frassati, St. Rafqa, Blessed Yakub El-Haddad, and St. Charbel, whose hidden life “shines a powerful light.” He urged the youth to pray, to read Scripture, and attend Mass and adoration. “Be contemplatives like St. Charbel,” he told them.Pope Leo ended with the prayer attributed to St. Francis of Assisi, “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace,” and assured the young people that “the Lord will always be with you, and you can be assured of the support of the whole Church.” He entrusted them to the Mother of God, Our Lady. ]]></description>
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<title>Aid to the Church in Need welcomes appointment of Cardinal Koch as its new president</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cardinal Kurt Koch during an interview with EWTN News. / Credit: EWTN News

ACI Prensa Staff, Dec 1, 2025 / 16:21 pm (CNA).
The executive director of Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), Regina Lynch, thanked Pope Leo XIV for appointing Cardinal Kurt Koch as the new president of the pontifical foundation.“We very much look forward to having Cardinal Koch as our president and for the guidance he can bring to our mission to persecuted and suffering Christians all over the world. We are grateful to Pope Leo XIV for this appointment and for his interest in our work,” Lynch said.Koch is 75 years old and replaces Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, who is 81 years old and has led the institution since 2011.Piacenza was the first president of ACN since the organization received the title of pontifical foundation.In a Nov. 27 statement published on the ACN website, Lynch highlighted the work carried out by Piacenza, in whom the international institution “has always had a steady and trusted mentor and president.”Furthermore, Piacenza “was always a great supporter of ACN initiatives, such as the One Million Children Praying the Rosary and the Middle East campaigns, and we are very grateful for his service to suffering and persecuted Christians.”Koch is the prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity and has headed the Commission for Religious Relations with Judaism since 2010. He has also closely collaborated with the Catholic charity over the years, ACN reported.The organization highlighted its new president’s experience in ecumenical and interreligious relations, as these are an essential part of the pontifical foundation’s mission, “especially in countries where Christians, or Catholics, are a minority.”This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>Victor Davis Hanson: The Left’s Growing Comfort With Political Violence</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ On this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc explore the Left’s troubling and growing acceptance of... Read More
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<title>The Importance of Religious Liberty and the Anthropology of Republicanism</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The current American political landscape overflows with sharp conflict and disdainful rhetoric. The norm for American political discourse has alarmingly mutated from spirited good-faith debate... Read More
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<title>Five Minutes of Homework Would Spare Dems Days of Grief</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ If shooting fish in a barrel is unfair, exposing Democrat failures is like shooting fish after they have been filleted. It would be more sporting... Read More
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<title>Congress’ Week of Crazy, Part One: A Legislative Body or a Dysfunctional Family Drama?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Fox News announced Thursday that California-based reporter Bill Melugin has been “promoted” to congressional correspondent. He might as well have stayed in Los Angeles covering... Read More
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<title>Departing Rep. Shares Top Concern Heading Into 2026</title>
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<title>‘Protect All Our Ladies’: How Trump’s Housing Chief is Restoring Single&#45;Sex Spaces for Homeless Women</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Sec. Scott Turner is restoring “biological truth” at the Department of Housing and Urban Development by making sure males can’t invade female-only shelters, he told... Read More
The post ‘Protect All Our Ladies’: How Trump’s Housing Chief is Restoring Single-Sex Spaces for Homeless Women appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<title>The Woman Who Redeemed Chester Arthur</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The new Netflix series “Death by Lightning” (based on the fantastic book, “Destiny of the Republic”) tells the true story of President James Garfield’s assassination in 1881 and... Read More
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<title>The Flying Public Is Getting Surly. Don’t Let It Ruin Thanksgiving</title>
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<title>Jesus ‘is the king of our hearts,’ archbishop shares at NCYC closing Mass</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Christ the King has &quot;given us victory. We have to embrace that, internalize that and make a part of who we are. And that&#039;s the journey of our Christian life.&quot;
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<title>Bishops: Affordable housing, just wages, environmental safeguards reduce food insecurity</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ VANCOUVER, British Columbia (OSV News) — “Give us this day our daily bread.” With those words from the Lord’s Prayer, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops is framing a new…
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<title>Chicago White Sox co&#45;owner says pope told him he’d ‘love to’ throw a season opening pitch in future</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo&#039;s favorite sports team is the Chicago White Sox.
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<title>Celebrity chef ‘Lidia’ hasn’t forgotten what it’s like to be a refugee. Here’s how she’s giving back</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (OSV News) — Celebrity Chef Lidia Bastianich knows what it’s like to be in a strange land, without a home. OSV News recently spoke with the Italian-American — who has become…
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<title>German bishops face new division over ‘sex identity’ guidelines for schools</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (OSV News) — Authors of new German church guidelines for sexual identity classes at Catholic schools have declined to defend their text, after several bishops said it violated Catholic teaching and…
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<title>PHOTOS: St. Cecilia, martyr and patron saint of music, rests in Roman basilica named for her</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A close-up of the tomb of St. Ceclia at the basilica dedicated to her in Trastevere, Rome, Italy. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Vatican City, Nov 22, 2025 / 04:00 am (CNA).
St. Cecilia, widely known as the patron saint of music and musicians, is buried in the Basilica of St. Cecilia in the Roman neighborhood of Trastevere where a famous Baroque sculpture of her still puzzles scholars.According to popular belief, Cecilia was a Roman noblewoman who lived in the third century. Despite being forced by her family to marry, she remained a virgin, as she had vowed to do as a young girl. Her pagan husband, Valerian, converted to Christianity after their marriage, and Valerian’s brother, Tiburtius, was also baptized a Christian. Both men were martyred. St. Cecilia, too, would later be tortured and martyred. It is said she took three days to die after the executioner hit her three times on the neck with a sword.The Basilica of St. Cecilia in Trastevere in Rome, Italy. St. Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians and poets because of this sentiment and her alleged singing within the oven during her martyrdom. Her fortitude may inspire the modern Catholic in the trials of life and inspire one to find God within music. Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNAAfter her martyrdom, St. Cecilia was buried in the Catacomb of St. Callixtus. The underground burial place of early Christians was created around the turn of the first century A.D. by Callixtus, a deacon who later became pope.Located under the Appian Way, an ancient Roman road connecting the city to southeast Italy, the Catacomb of St. Callixtus once held the bodies of more than 50 martyrs, including St. Cecilia, and popes from the second to the fourth centuries.The Basilica of St. Cecilia is a fifth-century church in Rome, Italy, in the Trastevere neighborhood. It is dedicated to the Roman martyr St. Cecilia (early third century A.D.) and serves as the conventual church for the adjacent abbey of Benedictine nuns. Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNAAfter the end of Christian persecution, the relics of the Christians buried in the city’s many catacombs were moved to churches for veneration. St. Cecilia’s remains were transferred in the early 800s to a church built on the ruins of her former home.It is said that hundreds of years later, during a restoration of the church in 1599, her tomb was opened, revealing her body to be, miraculously, incorrupt. Artist Stefano Maderno was commissioned to create a marble sculpture of the saint.The main altar and crypt in the church of St. Cecilia in Trastevere. The church was built on the site of the house where the saint lived. St. Cecilia is known for “singing in her heart to the Lord” on her wedding day, despite her consecration to God. Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNASources disagree about whether the Baroque artwork, still on display today at Cecilia’s tomb in the Basilica of St. Cecilia in Trastevere, is a depiction of how the saint’s body was found in 1599 or an invention of Maderno. Either way, the sculpture — which depicts Cecilia lying on her right side, her hands tied, her face turned toward the ground, and the wound of her martyrdom visible upon her neck — is considered a masterpiece.A close-up of the statue at the tomb of St. Cecilia at the church dedicated to her in Rome, Italy. Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNAThere are several widely-told legends about St. Cecilia and her husband. One of the oft-repeated beliefs, dating to the fifth century, is that she sang to God “in her heart” as musicians played at her wedding feast.A statue in the Basilica of St. Cecilia in Trastevere in Rome, Italy. Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNAThis story about the saint comes from a Latin antiphon, but there is a competing interpretation, however.“Cantantibus organis, Caecilia virgo in corde suo soli Domino decantabat dicens: fiat Domine cor meum et corpus meum immaculatum ut non confundar,” the Latin antiphon says. In English it means: “While the instruments played, the virgin Cecilia sang in her heart to the Lord alone, saying, ‘Let my heart and my body be made pure, that I may not be confounded.’”An altar at the Basilica of St. Cecilia in Rome, Italy. Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNAAnother version of the antiphon gives a slightly different opening word, “candentibus,” instead of “cantantibus,” which would change the translation from musical instruments playing to “glowing” instruments of torture.An icon of St. Cecilia in the church dedicated to her in Trastevere in Rome Italy. According to the cultural custom of the time, Cecilia’s family betrothed her to a pagan nobleman named Valerian despite St. Cecilia’s consecration to God. On their wedding night, Cecilia told Valerian that she had sworn to remain a virgin before God and that an angel guarded her body, protecting her virginity from violation. She told Valerian that he would be able to see this angel if he went to the third milestone along the Via Appia and was baptized by Pope Urban I. Valerian went to the milestone as Cecilia had instructed and was baptized. She later converted his brother as well. Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNAScholars continue to disagree about which Latin version is the correct one and which may be a copy error. What is without dispute, however, is St. Cecilia’s selfless example of faithfulness to God, even to the point of the sacrifice of her own life. St. Cecilia’s feast day in the Church is celebrated Nov. 22.This story was first published on Nov. 22, 2024, and has been updated. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope to give 2025 Ratzinger Prize to conductor Riccardo Muti at Christmas concert</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Conductor Riccardo Muti has been awarded the 2025 Ratzinger Prize. / Credit: Riccardo Muti Italian Opera Academy

Vatican City, Nov 25, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV will present the 2025 Ratzinger Prize to the renowned Italian conductor Riccardo Muti, one of the most influential and respected figures in international music, during a concert in the pope’s honor on Dec. 12.The Joseph Ratzinger-Benedict XVI Vatican Foundation announced that the prize will be awarded to Muti at a Christmas concert directed by the Italian conductor in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican, in the presence of the pope.Recognized for the expressive depth with which he interprets musical scores, Muti was also admired by Benedict XVI, who, beyond his profound theological erudition, was a great lover and connoisseur of classical music. The German pontiff was an ardent admirer of Muti’s talent, to which he attributed exceptional spiritual and cultural value.The maestro reciprocated this esteem with repeated expressions of affection, even after Benedict XVI resigned from the papacy in February 2013, when he moved to the “Mater Ecclesiae” Monastery for a life of prayer and seclusion.Upon learning of the award, Muti expressed his emotion with these words: “I have always followed and deeply admired Pope Benedict XVI, whose thoughts, reflections, and meditations have been and will continue to be a source of [spiritual] nourishment for men and women of goodwill.”The presentation of the 2025 Ratzinger Prize will not only celebrate the maestro’s artistic achievements but will also be a tribute to the relationship of mutual admiration and profound respect he had for Benedict.The concert will include the “Mass for the Coronation of Charles X,“ composed by Luigi Cherubini in 1885, performed by the Luigi Cherubini Youth Orchestra and the Guidi Chigi Saracini Choir of the Cathedral of Siena.Muti, born in 1941 in Naples, began his musical career as a pianist and choirmaster, eventually becoming one of the world’s most renowned conductors.He has conducted some of the foremost orchestras, such as the New York Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, and the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, where he has left an indelible mark thanks to his commitment to the faithful interpretation of classical music. Throughout his career, he has received numerous international awards, solidifying his reputation as a master of the symphonic and operatic repertoire.The Ratzinger Prize, established in 2011, is awarded annually upon the recommendation of the foundation’s scientific committee and with the approval of the pope, recognizing outstanding figures in Christian-inspired culture and art. Previous recipients include theologians, biblical scholars, philosophers, jurists, and artists from various continents and religious denominations.This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>New EWTN docuseries commemorates 100th anniversary of Christ the King</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Aidan Gallagher, director of EWTN Ireland, speaks at the premiere of “The Kingship of Christ” at the Vatican on Nov. 18, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/EWTN News

CNA Staff, Nov 23, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA).
Marking the 100th anniversary of the feast of Christ the King, which this year falls on Nov. 23, EWTN has released “The Kingship of Christ,” a four-part docuseries that explores some of the core aspects of the kingship of Christ. The four 30-minute episodes look at the origin of kingship in the Old and New Testaments, what type of kingship is that of Christ’s, the growth in interest and devotion to kingship in the 1800s and 1900s, and how Christ’s kingship is being realized today. Currently airing on EWTN, the docuseries features Father Bernard McGuckian, SJ; Father Dominic Holtz, OP; and Father Mark Lewis, SJ.The four-part series was filmed across five principal locations in Rome that are highly relevant to Christ’s kingship, namely St. Peter’s Basilica, the Gesù (the main Jesuit Church in Rome), the Scala Santa, the Basilica of Santa Croce Gerusalemme, and the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Christ the King. Additionally, many other churches, basilicas, and monuments are featured across many countries throughout the world that were built in honor of the kingship of Christ.Aidan Gallagher, director of EWTN Ireland, who co-produced the series alongside EWTN Studios and EWTN Vatican, told CNA in an interview that he was approached by McGuckian 18 months ago to see if he was interested in making a series on the kingship of Christ to “commemorate and celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the establishment of feast of Christ the King in 1925, which had followed Pope Pius XI’s papal encyclical Quas Primas.”From there, they worked to create a comprehensive series looking into this devotion and its importance. “At the heart of this work lies the desire that the kingship of Christ is recognized, realized, and accepted by individuals, peoples, societies, countries across the entire world so that Christ can reign in all hearts and thus be truly king of the world, leading us to peace,” he said. He explained that extensive work “has been put into researching and evidencing the fact that Jesus Christ is King, where we highlighted relevant Scripture across thousands of years from the Old Testament and New Testament. So, for thousands of years it has been there, and we hope that people will take away this fact from watching the series.”The premiere of &quot;The Kingship of Christ&quot; at the Vatican on Nov. 18, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibañez/EWTN NewsThe film premiered at the Filmoteca Vaticano, a screening room in the Vatican, on Nov. 18. Ambassadors to the Holy See, journalists, and dignitaries were present for the screening. Gallagher shared that it was “very well received” and “there was excitement about watching the full series online.”After watching the series, he said he hopes that “people will understand the type of kingship which Christ presents and that recognition and allegiance to his kingship can ultimately lead us to peace, holiness, and the betterment of human existence — both in this life and the next.”“The Kingship of Christ” can also be viewed on EWTN Ireland’s website. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV urges Christians to move beyond outdated theological disputes</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV receives Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople at the Vatican on May 30, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican City, Nov 23, 2025 / 12:29 pm (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV has called on Christians to move beyond “theological controversies” that no longer serve the cause of unity and to rediscover together the faith professed at the Council of Nicaea 1,700 years ago.In a new apostolic letter, In Unitate Fidei (“In the Unity of Faith”), released Nov. 23, the solemnity of Christ the King, the pope links the anniversary of the first ecumenical council to the holy year of 2025 and to his upcoming apostolic journey to Turkey, where he will commemorate Nicaea’s 1,700th anniversary and take part in an ecumenical event with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on Nov. 30 before traveling on to Lebanon.“I would like this letter to encourage the whole Church to renew her enthusiasm for the profession of faith,” the pope writes, stressing that the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed “for centuries … has been the common heritage of Christians, and it deserves to be professed and understood in ever new and relevant ways.”In a strong ecumenical appeal, Leo XIV says the Nicene Creed “can be the basis and reference point” for a renewed journey toward full communion among Christians. “It offers us a model of true unity in legitimate diversity. Unity in the Trinity, Trinity in unity, because unity without multiplicity is tyranny, multiplicity without unity is fragmentation,” he writes.“We must therefore leave behind theological controversies that have lost their ‘raison d’être’ in order to develop a common understanding and even more, a common prayer to the Holy Spirit, so that he may gather us all together in one faith and one love,” the pope continues.“The restoration of unity among Christians does not make us poorer; on the contrary, it enriches us,” he adds, calling the goal of full visible unity “a theological challenge and, even more so, a spiritual challenge, which requires repentance and conversion on the part of all.”‘This Creed gives us hope’Linking Nicaea to today’s crises, Leo XIV notes that the holy year is dedicated to the theme “Christ Our Hope” and that the Nicene Creed remains a source of confidence amid war, injustice, and suffering.“In this holy year, dedicated to the theme of ‘Christ Our Hope,’ it is a providential coincidence that we are also celebrating the 1,700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea,” he writes. That council, he recalls, “proclaimed the profession of faith in Jesus Christ, Son of God. This is the heart of the Christian faith.”“In these difficult times we are living, amid so many concerns and fears, threats of war and violence, natural disasters, grave injustices and imbalances, and the hunger and misery suffered by millions of our brothers and sisters, this Creed gives us hope,” the pope says.Leo XIV presents the letter as an invitation for all Christians “to walk in harmony, guarding and transmitting the gift they have received with love and joy,” especially through the words of the Creed: “I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God … for our salvation he came down from heaven.”Nicaea and the heart of the Christian faithThe pope devotes much of In Unitate Fidei to explaining the historical and theological context of the Council of Nicaea, which met in 325 to address the Arian controversy over the divinity of Christ.The dispute, he notes, “concerned the essence of the Christian faith,” namely the answer to Jesus’ question in the Gospel: “Who do you say that I am?” In response, the Nicene Fathers confessed that Jesus is the Son of God “in as much as he is of the substance (ousia) of the Father … ‘begotten, not made, consubstantial (homooúsios) with the Father.’”“The Fathers of Nicaea were firm in their resolution to remain faithful to biblical monotheism and the authenticity of the Incarnation,” Leo XIV writes. By adopting terms such as “substance” and “consubstantial,” which are not found in Scripture, the council “did not … replace biblical statements with Greek philosophy,” he explains. Rather, it sought “to affirm biblical faith with clarity and to distinguish it from Arius’ error, which was deeply influenced by Hellenism.”“The Nicene Creed does not depict a distant, inaccessible, and immovable God who rests in himself but a God who is close to us and accompanies us on our journey in the world, even in the darkest places on earth,” the pope writes. “His immensity is revealed when he makes himself small, laying aside his infinite majesty to become our neighbor in the little ones and in the poor. This revolutionizes pagan and philosophical conceptions of God.”Leo XIV also highlights the Nicene emphasis on the full humanity of Christ, noting the clarification that the Word “became man.” Against teachings that suggested the Logos only assumed a body, he recalls that later councils made explicit that “in Christ, God assumed and redeemed the whole human being, body and soul.”Quoting St. Athanasius and the patristic tradition, the pope writes: “Divinization, then, is true humanization (becoming fully human). This is why human existence points beyond itself, seeks beyond itself, desires beyond itself, and is restless until it rests in God.” Only God, he adds, “in his infinity, can satisfy the infinite desire of the human heart, and for this reason the Son of God chose to become our brother and redeemer.”A call to examine conscienceBeyond doctrine, Leo XIV insists that the Creed must shape Christian life.“Both the liturgy and the Christian life are thus firmly anchored in the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed: What we profess with our mouths must come from the heart so that we may bear witness to it with our lives,” he writes. “We must therefore ask ourselves: What about our interior reception of the Creed today? Do we experience that it also affects our current situation? Do we understand and live out what we say every Sunday? What do these words mean for our lives?”“In this sense, the Nicene Creed invites us to examine our conscience,” the pope continues. “What does God mean to me and how do I bear witness to my faith in him? Is the one and only God truly the Lord of my life, or do I have idols that I place before God and his commandments?”He ties this examination to care for creation and social justice, asking: “How do I treat creation, the work of his hands? Do I exploit and destroy it, or do I use it with reverence and gratitude, caring for and cultivating it as the common home of humanity?”Echoing the Second Vatican Council, Leo XIV notes that “for many people today, however, God and the question of God have almost no meaning in their lives” and that Christians themselves bear some responsibility, since “they do not bear witness to the true faith; they hide the true face of God with lifestyles and actions that diverge from the Gospel.”Instead of proclaiming a merciful God, he laments, “a vengeful God has been presented who instils terror and punishes.”Following Christ and loving one anotherAt the center of the Creed, the pope writes, is the confession of Jesus Christ as Lord and God.“The profession of faith in Jesus Christ, Our Lord and God, is the center of the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed. This is the heart of our Christian life,” he says. “For this reason, we commit to follow Jesus as our master, companion, brother, and friend.”Following Christ, he continues, “is not a wide and comfortable path,” but “this often demanding or even painful path always leads to life and salvation.”“If God loves us with all his being, then we too must love one another,” Leo XIV writes. “We cannot love God whom we do not see without loving our brother and sister whom we do see. Love for God without love for neighbor is hypocrisy; radical love for our neighbor, especially love for our enemies, without love for God, requires a ‘heroism’ that would overwhelm and oppress us.”“In the face of disasters, wars, and misery, we bear witness to God’s mercy to those who doubt him only when they experience his mercy through us,” he adds.Ecumenism as ‘sign of peace and instrument of reconciliation’Recalling the teaching of Vatican II and St. John Paul II’s 1995 encyclical Ut Unum Sint, the pope says that in a divided world “the one universal Christian community can be a sign of peace and an instrument of reconciliation, playing a decisive role in the global commitment to peace.”He notes that, while full visible unity with Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and communities born of the Reformation has not yet been achieved, ecumenical dialogue “founded on one baptism and the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed” has already helped Christians recognize each other as brothers and sisters in Christ and rediscover “the one universal community of Christ’s disciples throughout the world.”“We share the same faith in the one and only God, the Father of all people; we confess together the one Lord and true Son of God, Jesus Christ, and the one Holy Spirit, who inspires us and impels us towards full unity and the common witness to the Gospel,” he writes. “Truly, what unites us is much greater than what divides us!”‘Come, divine Comforter’The letter concludes with a prayer to the Holy Spirit for the renewal of faith and the healing of divisions among Christians.“Holy Spirit of God, you guide believers along the path of history,” Leo XIV prays. “We thank you for inspiring the symbols of faith and for stirring in our hearts the joy of professing our salvation in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, consubstantial with the Father. Without him, we can do nothing.”“Come, divine Comforter, source of harmony, unite the hearts and minds of believers. Come and grant us to taste the beauty of communion,” he continues. “Come, Love of the Father and the Son, gather us into the one flock of Christ. Show us the ways to follow, so that with your wisdom, we become once again what we are in Christ: one, so that the world may believe.” ]]></description>
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<title>Vatican defends monogamy against polygamy, polyamory</title>
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Vatican City, Nov 25, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA).
A new Vatican document defends marriage as a monogamous relationship amid the growing popularity of polyamory and addresses the pastoral challenges caused by conversion to Catholicism of people in polygamous situations.“One Flesh: In Praise of Monogamy” was published in Italian by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith on Nov. 25.“Polygamy, adultery, or polyamory are based on the illusion that the intensity of the relationship can be found in the succession of partners,” the Vatican says.To illustrate this metaphorically, the text cites the myth of Don Juan, an unbridled seducer whose womanizing leads him to hell, which demonstrates that “multiplying partners in a supposed total union means fragmenting the meaning of marital love.”The text also draws on the writing of poets Walt Whitman, Pablo Neruda, Rabindranath Tagore, and Emily Dickinson, as well as philosophers such as the Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard.The document, signed by Pope Leo XIV, does not address the indissolubility of marriage or the purpose of procreation but focuses on the unitive aspect of marriage: “A communion of love and life shared by both spouses, a communion that is not oriented solely toward procreation but also toward the integral good of both.”The text originated from a request made during the Synod on Synodality for African bishops to prepare a statement on polygamy. African bishops themselves asked the Holy See for guidance on the issue, the doctrine dicastery said earlier this month.In the Nov. 25 document, the dicastery says it also wanted to provide a deeper reflection on monogamy in the face of growing “public forms of nonmonogamous unions — sometimes called ‘polyamory’” — in the West.The Vatican’s doctrinal note emphasizes that “properly understood, monogamy is not simply the opposite of polygamy.”Drawing from the teachings of St. John Paul II, the Vatican affirms that “only monogamy guarantees that sexuality develops within a framework of recognizing the other as a subject with whom one shares one’s life entirely, a subject who is an end in himself and never a means to one’s own needs. Sexual union, which involves the whole person, can treat the other as a person, that is, as a co-subject of love and not an object of use, only if it develops within the framework of a unique and exclusive belonging.”“Those who give themselves fully and completely to the other can only be two,” the text states, after noting that in nonmonogamous relationships everyone “would be treated as means and not as persons.”Sexuality: Total and open to lifeThe text makes it clear that placing sexuality within the framework of a love that “unites spouses in a single friendship” does not imply a “devaluation of sexual pleasure.” Rather, “by orienting it toward self-giving, it is not only enriched but also enhanced.”Thus, “sexuality is no longer the release of an immediate need but a personal choice that expresses the totality of the person.”The Vatican criticizes contemporary culture that reduces sexuality to consumption: “Various problems have arisen from an excessive and uncontrolled pursuit of sex, or from the simple denial of its procreative purpose.”Therefore, the Vatican defends openness to life in sexual union as a form of expression of “conjugal charity” without requiring that every act explicitly have that purpose.On an anthropological level, the document insists that “the defense of monogamy is also a defense of the dignity of women,” since “the unity of marriage implies, therefore, a free choice on the part of the woman, who has the right to demand exclusive reciprocity.”The document also addresses sexual violence, which it says proliferates on social media, and invites Catholics to provide education on “faithful and monogamous love.”“Education in monogamy is not a moral restriction but rather an initiation into the grandeur of a love that transcends immediacy,” it says.Theological foundations and spiritual traditionThe text offers a broad overview of the Christian tradition that has upheld and reflected upon marital unity. It quotes popes and Church fathers, including St. John Chrysostom, who saw in marital unity an antidote to “unbridled sexual abandon, without love or fidelity.”Citing the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the text also considers the challenges for those who, desiring to convert to the Catholic faith, must navigate complex family situations. In addition to Africa, the document cites Asia, specifically India, where “monogamy has generally been the norm and has been considered an ideal in married life,” but polygamous relationships have also been present.Africa’s Catholic bishops issued a document earlier this year with six pastoral guidelines for how to welcome people in polygamous situations into the Church, both while upholding Church teaching on marriage and not leaving women and children vulnerable to abandonment and poverty.At the Aug. 4 assembly of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) in Kigali, Rwanda, Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya of Cameroon’s Bamenda Catholic Archdiocese clarified that during the deliberations at the Synod on Synodality, “polygamy was not brought up as an African concept to be approved. It was brought up as a challenge to Christian marriage in Africa.”This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. Hannah Brockhaus contributed to this report. ]]></description>
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<title>Outgoing Hungarian ambassador reflects on 10&#45;year term at the Vatican</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hungary’s ambassador to the Holy See Eduard Habsburg speaks to EWTN News in 2023. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Vatican City, Nov 19, 2025 / 15:53 pm (CNA).
Archduke of Austria Eduard Habsburg has served as Hungary’s ambassador to the Holy See since 2015 and described his post at the Vatican as “the greatest 10 years of my life.”First presenting his credentials to Pope Francis on Dec. 8, 2015, Habsburg told EWTN News reporter Colm Flynn that after a decade on the job, he has “seen it all” and now wants to dedicate more time to his family, particularly his parents.“I felt that 10 years is a good term. It’s far longer than ambassadors usually have here,” he said in the exclusive interview.“I think I’ve seen everything you can see here, including a conclave, visits by my prime minister, exciting moments,” he added. “In a way, I’m going to miss it but also family is important.” Though his term at the Vatican is drawing to a close, the outgoing ambassador said he will likely continue to represent Hungary at future international events organized by the Church and pro-family groups.  “I’ll keep a foot in that world, so to speak, so I’m not going to totally give it up,” he said.Reflecting on his initial surprise at being asked to be Hungary’s ambassador to the Holy See, Habsburg, who belongs to the prominent 850-year-old European Catholic dynasty, said he “hit the floor running” when he arrived in Rome for his first post.On Pope Francis and his love for HungaryDescribing his relationship with Pope Francis as “incredibly positive,” the outgoing ambassador said the Argentine pontiff had a warm affection for the Central European nation and its people.“I saw it every time he met a Hungarian,” he said. “He would use Hungarian expressions. He would smile. He would be happy. He would take his time with them.”Though Pope Francis had not visited Hungary until 2021 for the 52nd International Eucharistic Conference, he told Habsburg that he “learned everything” about Hungary through three religious sisters who fled their country in 1956, during the Soviet occupation, to a monastery in Buenos Aires, Argentina.   “They have shaped Pope Francis’ outlook on Hungary and that made my work very easy,” he quipped. “He was incredibly generous.”Pope Francis visited Hungary a second time in 2023 for his apostolic journey to the country’s capital of Budapest from April 28–30.   On Pope Benedict XVI and his humorDuring the 1990s, Pope Benedict XVI, then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, read Habsburg’s doctoral thesis on the topic of Thomas Aquinas and Vatican II and told him “he liked it” and that he wanted him to either make a documentary or a thriller about Thomism.After first meeting with Pope Francis, the ambassador said he later met with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in the Vatican Gardens.  “He looked at me and said, ‘So you’re ambassador now?’” Habsburg recalled. “And then he said, ‘You know you still owe me a documentary or a thriller about Thomism.” “That was the first thing he said. I was so blown away,” he said. “I still haven’t written it.”“That’s the one thing many people don’t realize about Pope Benedict XVI was the sense of humor that he had that we never got to see publicly,” he said.  Habsburg earned a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt in 1999. On Pope Leo XIV The archduke and ambassador told EWTN News he has briefly met Pope Leo XIV four times this year since his papal election in May.  “I’m very impressed by him. I feel [he is] a very balanced and just man who is trying to do good,” he said of the first U.S.-born pope. Noting Pope Leo’s fluency in many languages, including English, Italian, Spanish, and Latin, Habsburg commented that he believes the universal Church’s new leader “has several cultures in his heart and in his mind.”“And yes, we will see the things that he’ll do. We pray for him every day,” he said. ]]></description>
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<title>Synod on Synodality reports reveal continued study on women, but not female diaconate</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/synod-on-synodality-reports-reveal-continued-study-on-women-but-not-female-diaconate</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV listens to reports from seven representatives around the world about the implementation of synodality on their continents during the jubilee of synodal teams and participatory bodies at the Vatican on Oct. 24, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican City, Nov 19, 2025 / 13:53 pm (CNA).
Reports from the Synod on Synodality published this week reveal that expert groups continue to discuss women’s participation in the Church but not the specific question of a possible female diaconate, which has been turned over to a newly-revived 2020 commission.The reports also show that a new group on the liturgy, requested by Pope Leo XIV, is not addressing the Vatican’s controversial restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass.According to a report published Nov. 17, during the second session of the Synod on Synodality in October 2024, Pope Francis “reactivated the work” of a papal commission on the female diaconate first created in 2020.“All synodal contributions related to this subject have been forwarded to that commission for its consideration,” a one-page report from a study group on Church ministries says.The interim report on the group’s progress, published ahead of full reports, which are due at the end of the year, was signed by Father Armando Matteo, secretary of the doctrinal section of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, which is overseeing the highly-watched expert panel.Matteo confirmed to CNA that the synod is no longer examining a possible female diaconate and the question is in the hands of the now-revived 2020 commission, whose members “respond to the Holy Father.”In April 2020, Pope Francis created a 10-person theological commission to study the question of a female diaconate, the second commission he formed on the topic during his pontificate.An original member of the 2020 commission, permanent deacon and seminary professor James Keating, told CNA that “the commission still exists ‘until Pope Leo discerns its dissolution.’”The 12 synod study groups, 10 of which were formed by Pope Francis, were established to examine topics Francis took off the table for discussion at the second session of the Synod on Synodality, held in October 2024.The committees, made up of cardinals, bishops, priests, and lay experts from both in and outside of the Vatican, have until Dec. 31 to submit the final results of their studies to Pope Leo.The brief reports published this week give a few insights into what to expect in some of the final reports next year, should they be made public.While not considering women deacons, the highly-watched study group on Church ministries is drafting a report on “the participation of women in the life and leadership of the Church,” including the personal accounts of women in Church leadership, theological perspectives on men’s and women’s roles, and the contributions of Pope Leo XIV and Pope Francis on the topic.Another group, focused on Church law, is also discussing what roles women, and the laity in general, can hold in particular Church offices, including liturgical functions and in Church tribunals.An update from an expert panel on “controversial doctrinal, pastoral, and ethical issues” said its final document will clarify the current paradigm shift in the Church following the Second Vatican Council and the “emerging synodal experience.” It will include “procedural” proposals for the paradigm shift, such as how to conduct conversation in the Spirit, and how to manage cognitive, emotional, and cultural “resistance” to the shift.The document will also address homosexuality, which the report says it prefers to call an “emerging issue” rather than controversial.Another potentially fraught topic being examined by the study group on ecumenical practices is intercommunion, also known as Eucharistic hospitality — the idea to allow the reception of holy Communion to people in non-Catholic Christian denominations. The topic is tied to ecumenism, the relationship between Christian churches, and is especially relevant in couples and families with members of both Catholic and non-Catholic Christian faiths.The study group on ecumenism said its mandate includes “deepening the question of Eucharistic hospitality from theological, canonical, and pastoral perspectives.”A new group on liturgy in synodal perspective, requested by Pope Leo, gave insight into what it says are the first questions it intends to address, which focus on how to make the liturgy more synodal and the Mass “better configured as the source and summit of the synodal missionary life of the Church.”Other questions the group intends to study is the increased participation of all baptized Catholics in the liturgy, liturgical formation, “the role of women in the history of salvation,” the reinterpretation of liturgical preaching in a synodal perspective, and a “healthy decentralization of liturgical authority … also with a view to the inculturation of the rites.”The report said other “relevant issues” may be added later. The study group is overseen by the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.Victoria Cardiel, Vatican reporter for ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner, contributed to this report. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo appoints Nigerian priest assessor for general affairs of the Secretariat of State</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Father Anthony Onyemuche Ekpo. / Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican City, Nov 19, 2025 / 14:53 pm (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday appointed Nigerian priest Father Anthony Onyemuche Ekpo as assessor for general affairs of the Vatican Secretariat of State.Ekpo, 44, succeeds Father Roberto Campisi, who was appointed permanent observer of the Holy See to UNESCO in September. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing the activities of Catholic international organizations connected to the Vatican.The Nigeria-born priest first began his service with the Holy See in 2016. He worked with the Vatican’s Section for General Affairs for six years between 2016 and 2023.In 2023, Pope Francis appointed him undersecretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development to assist the work of its prefect Cardinal Michael Czerny. Epko thanked his colleagues at the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development “for their friendship and shared work over these years” and prayed for ​​the grace to carry out his new role with the Secretariat of State with “joy, passion, and dedication,” Vatican News reported on Wednesday.“My desire is to be able to collaborate with the superiors and employees of the dicastery, to advance the vision of the dicastery and the mission of the Church,” Ekpo told Vatican News.Ordained a priest for the Diocese of Umuahia, Nigeria, in 2011, Epko continued his theological training abroad. In 2013, he obtained a doctorate in systematic theology from the Australian Catholic University as well as a doctorate in canon law from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome in 2021.He is fluent in English, Italian, French, and the Nigerian language Igbo.Earlier this month, Pope Leo appointed Nigerian priest Father Edward Daniang Daleng as vice regent of the Papal Household, the second-highest position in the Vatican office that organizes audiences with the pope. ]]></description>
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<title>How Pope Leo XIV typically spends his day off</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

ACI Prensa Staff, Nov 19, 2025 / 15:23 pm (CNA).
In reply to journalists’ questions last night as he left Castel Gandolfo, which he now regularly visits, Pope Leo XIV described what his typical Tuesday day off is like.The pontiff shared that he does “a little reading, a little work. Every day there is correspondence, phone calls; there are some matters that are perhaps more important, more recent. A little tennis, a little swimming.”A passionate tennis fan since childhood, the Holy Father in May received at the Vatican Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner, currently ranked second in the world (behind Carlos Alcaraz) and at that time was ranked first.When asked why he needs these moments of rest, Leo XIV emphasized on Nov. 19 that “to take good care of yourself, human beings… everyone, should do some activity for the body, the soul, all together.”“I think it does me a lot of good. So it’s a time, a break during the week that helps a lot,” he said.The Holy Father also addressed other topics with the journalists, such as the situation in Ukraine; his possible travel destinations, which include Peru, Portugal, and Mexico; the situation of migrants in the United States and the American bishops’ call to respect them; the massacres of Christians and Muslims in Nigeria; and the abuse allegations against a Spanish bishop, who insists on his innocence.This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV meets with his home state’s governor</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Vatican did not release any details about what was discussed during the Nov. 19, 2025, meeting Pope Leo XIV held with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. / Credit: Photo courtesy of the Office of Gov. JB Pritzker

CNA Newsroom, Nov 19, 2025 / 14:23 pm (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV met with the governor of his native Illinois, JB Pritzker, on Wednesday at the Vatican. The first lady of the U.S. state known as “The Land of Lincoln,” MK Pritzker, accompanied the governor during his visit.“It was an honor for MK and me to meet with @Pontifex — a son of Illinois — to express the pride and reverence of the people of this great state,” Pritzker, who is Jewish, said following the meeting in a social media post. A statement from the governor’s office said: “As the first American pope, a native Illinoisan, and an advocate for the poor and less fortunate, Pope Leo XIV serves as a true inspiration to people of all faiths. His message of hope, unity, compassion, and peace resonates in his home state of Illinois and across the globe.”Invitation to return to hometownIn an interview with NBC Chicago following his audience, Gov. Pritzker said that during the meeting he presented Pope Leo with an invitation to return to his hometown of Chicago. While the pope didn’t express a timetable for the prospective visit, Pritzker said the pope “was optimistic that he would be coming to Chicago.”“We share a great love of the state and the city,” Pritzker said, adding that the pope “seems like he carries his heart on his sleeve and of course he carries Chicago on his sleeve, too.”Immigration discussionDuring the 40-minute meeting, which Pritzker said was arranged by Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago, the governor said that he and the pontiff also discussed the immigration enforcement actions that have been taking place in the city, with Pritzker saying that he expressed his gratitude for the pope’s “moral leadership on this issue.”Pritzker offered the pope several gifts including a framed piece of art made from an incarcerated woman at Logan Correctional Facility, the book “Lincoln: The Life and Legacy that Defined a Nation” by Ian Hunt, the book “A House That Made History: The Illinois Governor’s Mansion, Legacy of an Architectural Treasure” written by Illinois First Lady MK Pritzker, and a pack of Burning Bush Breweries’ “Da Pope” American mild ale. The Vatican itself did not release any details about what was discussed during the visit. The Democratic governor currently has before his desk the decision on whether to either sign into law or veto assisted suicide legislation that was recently approved the Illinois Legislature. The Illinois Catholic Conference is urging Gov. Pritzker to veto the bill. In an Oct. 31 statement, the conference said that “rather than signing this bill, we ask the governor to expand and improve on palliative care programs.” Such programs, the conference maintains, “represent a compassionate and morally acceptable alternative to assisted suicide.”This story was updated on Nov. 19, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. ET with additional details of the conversation provided by Gov. Pritzker. ]]></description>
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<title>Local Virginia Republican Chairman ‘Distraught’ Over Election Results, Calls for Change in Leadership </title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/local-virginia-republican-chairmandistraughtover-electionresults-calls-for-change-in-leadership</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Daily Signal’s Virginia correspondent and radio talk show host Joe Thomas sat down with the Loudoun County Republican Party Chairman Scott Pio to discuss the statewide GOP loss.   Pio, who has... Read More
The post Local Virginia Republican Chairman ‘Distraught’ Over Election Results, Calls for Change in Leadership  appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<title>How Democrats Are Planning to Force House Republicans to Take Tough Votes</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/how-democrats-are-planning-to-force-house-republicans-to-take-tough-votes</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ House Democrats, despite being in the minority, are making use of a procedural mechanism to bypass Republican leadership and force Republicans into tough votes. The... Read More
The post How Democrats Are Planning to Force House Republicans to Take Tough Votes appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<title>Conservative UC Berkeley Students Welcome DOJ Probe of Left&#45;Wing Campus Violence</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/conservative-uc-berkeley-students-welcome-doj-probe-of-left-wing-campus-violence</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/conservative-uc-berkeley-students-welcome-doj-probe-of-left-wing-campus-violence</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Conservative students at one of the most left-wing universities in the United States welcome a Justice Department probe after violent protests erupted at a Turning... Read More
The post Conservative UC Berkeley Students Welcome DOJ Probe of Left-Wing Campus Violence appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<title>EXCLUSIVE: Administration Fires Back After Democrats Blame Trump for ‘Soaring Electricity’ Costs  </title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/exclusive-administrationfires-backafter-democratsblametrumpforsoaring-electricity-costs</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Trump administration is firing back after a group of Senate Democrats accused President Donald Trump of being responsible for “soaring electricity bills” and “failure” to prevent “consumers from being forced to... Read More
The post EXCLUSIVE: Administration Fires Back After Democrats Blame Trump for ‘Soaring Electricity’ Costs   appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<title>Democrat X Account Deletes Claim That Trump Was With Epstein During 2017 Thanksgiving</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/democrat-x-account-deletes-claim-that-trump-was-with-epstein-during-2017-thanksgiving</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/democrat-x-account-deletes-claim-that-trump-was-with-epstein-during-2017-thanksgiving</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The official Democratic Party X account has deleted a social media post about the relationship between President Donald Trump and disgraced financier and convicted sex... Read More
The post Democrat X Account Deletes Claim That Trump Was With Epstein During 2017 Thanksgiving appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Government Shutdown Ends With Trump’s Signature Hours After House Passes Funding Bill</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/government-shutdown-ends-with-trumps-signature-hours-after-house-passes-funding-bill</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/government-shutdown-ends-with-trumps-signature-hours-after-house-passes-funding-bill</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The longest government shutdown in history is over after President Donald Trump signed a bill to fund the government into law on Wednesday night, just... Read More
The post Government Shutdown Ends With Trump’s Signature Hours After House Passes Funding Bill appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>America’s New Proletarians</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/americas-new-proletarians</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/americas-new-proletarians</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Karl Marx famously wrote in his 1848 “Communist Manifesto,” “The proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains,” and it was these unchained proletarians who... Read More
The post America’s New Proletarians appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Is DHS Inflicting ‘Terror’ on Chicago? Group of Retired Journalists Thinks So</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/is-dhs-inflicting-terror-on-chicago-group-of-retired-journalists-thinks-so</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/is-dhs-inflicting-terror-on-chicago-group-of-retired-journalists-thinks-so</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Following an immigration enforcement operation, a group of retired Chicago journalists have issued a public letter accusing the Trump administration of inflicting “terror” on the Windy City.   “We covered this... Read More
The post Is DHS Inflicting ‘Terror’ on Chicago? Group of Retired Journalists Thinks So appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<title>Files Reveal How Friendship With Bill Clinton and Jeffrey Epstein Came to an End</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/files-reveal-how-friendship-with-bill-clinton-and-jeffrey-epstein-came-to-an-end</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein touted his friendship with former President Bill Clinton, but the two also had a falling out after Epstein felt Clinton lied... Read More
The post Files Reveal How Friendship With Bill Clinton and Jeffrey Epstein Came to an End appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<title>Trump to Ramp Up Domestic Travel to Pitch Affordability Ahead of Midterms</title>
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<title>‘The Sound of Music’ and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ among Pope Leo XIV’s favorite films</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV blesses a baby in St. Peter’s Square during his general audience on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

ACI Prensa Staff, Nov 10, 2025 / 18:32 pm (CNA).
The Vatican has revealed the names of Pope Leo XIV’s favorite films, including “The Sound of Music” and “It’s a Wonderful Life,” upon announcing the Holy Father’s upcoming meeting with the world of cinema on Saturday, Nov. 15.In total, the Vatican shared four titles of the “most significant films” for Leo XIV:‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ (1946) by Frank CapraThe Christmas classic stars James Stewart as George Bailey, a man who has sacrificed his dreams because of his sense of responsibility and generosity but feeling like a failure, he contemplates suicide on Christmas Eve. This prompts the intervention of his guardian angel (Henry Travers), who shows him all the good he has done for many people. ‘The Sound of Music’ (1965) by Robert WiseThe film tells the story of a postulant at a convent in Austria in 1938.  After discerning out, the postulant (Julie Andrews) is sent to the home of Captain Von Trapp, a widowed retired naval officer (Christopher Plummer) to be the governess of his seven children. After bringing love and music to the Von Trapp family, she eventually marries the captain. As Von Tapp refuses to accept a commission in the Nazi navy, the family is forced to leave Austria in a dramatic escape. ‘Ordinary People’ (1980) by Robert RedfordThe film tells the story of the breakdown of a wealthy Illinois family after the death of one son in an accident and the suicide attempt of the other. It stars Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch, and Timothy Hutton.‘Life Is Beautiful’ (1997) by Roberto BenigniIn this film, Benigni — whose father spent two years in a prisoner-of-war camp — plays Guido Orefice, an Italian Jewish bookstore owner who uses his imagination to protect his young son from the horrors of a Nazi concentration camp during World War II.Nov. 15 meeting with the world of cinema The meeting will take place on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 11 a.m. Rome time in the Apostolic Palace of Vatican City, according to a statement from the Dicastery for Culture and Education, in collaboration with the Vatican Museums.The event follows previous meetings with the world of visual arts (June 2023), comedy (June 2024), and the Jubilee of Artists and the World of Culture in February of this year.The Vatican statement highlights that Pope Leo XIV “has expressed his desire to deepen the dialogue with the world of cinema, and in particular with actors and directors, exploring the possibilities that artistic creativity offers to the mission of the Church and the promotion of human values.”Actors and directors the pope will meetAmong those who have already confirmed their participation are the Italian actresses Monica Bellucci, famous for her role as Mary Magdalene in Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ,” and Maria Grazia Cucinotta (“Il Postino” and “The World Is Not Enough.”)Also joining the Holy Father will be, among others, American actress Cate Blanchett (“The Lord of the Rings,” “The Aviator”), the African-American director Spike Lee, the director Gus Van Sant (“Good Will Hunting,” “Elephant”), the Australian director George Miller, creator of the Mad Max saga, and the Italian Giuseppe Tornatore, director of “Cinema Paradiso,” for which he won the Oscar for best foreign film in 1989.This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV appoints Augustinian from Nigeria as official of Papal Household</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV speaks during Mass for the opening of the general chapter of the Order of St. Augustine on Sept. 1, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

ACI Prensa Staff, Nov 10, 2025 / 12:08 pm (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV has appointed a longtime confrere and friend, Nigerian priest Edward Daniang Daleng, OSA, as vice regent of the Prefecture of the Papal Household, the second-highest position in the Vatican office that organizes audiences with the pope. The prefecture also takes care of the preparations related to papal ceremonies, the spiritual exercises of the Holy Father, and gatherings of the College of Cardinals and the Roman Curia. Furthermore, it handles the necessary arrangements whenever the Holy Father leaves the Apostolic Palace to visit places within Rome or Italy.Daniang has been a general councilor and, most recently, procurator general of the Order of St. Augustine — Pope Leo’s religious order. As procurator general, the priest was responsible for preparing and carrying out the order’s business with the Holy See.Born on April 4, 1977, in Yitla’ar, Kwalla, Plateau state, in Nigeria, Daniang made his first profession in the Order of St. Augustine on Nov. 9, 2001, and his solemn vows on Nov. 13, 2004, at the age of 47.He was ordained a priest on Sept. 10, 2005, and was awarded a doctorate in moral theology from the Pontifical Alphonsian Academy in Rome in 2012, with a thesis on “Respect for the Dignity and Care of Patients with Incurable and Terminal Illnesses.”Daniang first met Pope Leo in 2001, when Father Robert Prevost, then prior general of the Augustinians, visited Nigeria. After moving to Rome in 2002, Daniang got to know Prevost even better.He told Valentina Di Donato of EWTN News in August that he and Prevost have had many occasions to meet and speak over the ensuing decades.“Something that struck me was his simplicity, his humility,” Daniang said. “That is how he was, how he is.”Speaking to Vatican News after the election of Pope Leo XIV, Daniang also said that “Africa is in [Leo’s] heart” and that when he was prior general of the Augustinians, then-Father Prevost visited Nigeria at least 10 times.“To understand how much my country mattered to him,” the priest continued, “just remember that after becoming prior general on his 46th birthday, Sept. 14, he was already with us in Nigeria by November.”Valentina Di Donato, a producer in the Vatican Bureau of EWTN News, contributed to this report.This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>Vatican releases ‘Leo from Chicago’ biopic</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Image from trailer of the documentary biopic “Leo from Chicago.” / Credit: Vatican Media

ACI Prensa Staff, Nov 10, 2025 / 17:26 pm (CNA).
The Vatican has officially released the documentary “Leo from Chicago” about the life of Pope Leo XIV in the United States, coinciding with the sixth month of the pontificate of the first American and Peruvian pope in the history of the Catholic Church.The documentary premiered Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. Rome time and was screened at the Vatican Film Library for journalists accredited to the Holy See Press Office. At 6 p.m. Rome time it was published on the Vatican News YouTube channels in English, Italian, and Spanish, according to a statement from the Dicastery for Communication.The documentary was produced by the Dicastery for Communication in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Apostolado El Sembrador Nueva Evangelización (The Sower New Evangelization Apostolate.)The project was led by journalists Deborah Castellano Lubov, Salvatore Cernuzio, and Felipe Herrera-Espaliat, with editing by Jaime Vizcaíno Haro. It shows various locations, including the Dolton neighborhood in suburban Chicago where the pope lived with his family, and features the memories and stories of the Holy Father’s brothers, Louis Martin and John Prevost.Also featured are the offices, schools, and parishes run by the Augustinians, the Catholic Theological Union study center, and places frequented by Robert Prevost, such as Aurelio’s Pizza and Rate Field, the White Sox baseball stadium.The overview includes scenes from Villanova University near Philadelphia and Port Charlotte, Florida, where the pope’s older brother lives.The documentary features some 30 testimonies from people who knew Leo XIV in his childhood and youth; for example, when he marched in Washington, D.C., to support the pro-life cause. “Leo from Chicago” is the documentary that follows “Leo from Peru,” released in June, about the pope’s years in the South American country.This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV warns AI could fuel ‘antihuman ideologies’ in medicine</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his Sunday Angelus on Nov. 9, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican City, Nov 10, 2025 / 16:06 pm (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV warned Monday that artificial intelligence could exacerbate “antihuman ideologies” in medicine as Catholic doctors and moral theologians raise alarms about the future of AI in health care.In a message on Nov. 10 to an international congress on “Artificial Intelligence and Medicine: The Challenge of Human Dignity,” hosted by the Pontifical Academy for Life, the pope said that ensuring “true progress” in medicine depends on keeping the dignity of every human at the forefront.“It is easy to recognize the destructive potential of technology and even medical research when they are placed at the service of antihuman ideologies,” Leo XIV said.Leo added that those responsible for integrating AI into medicine must remember that “health care professionals have the vocation and responsibility to be guardians and servants of human life, especially in its most vulnerable stages.”“Indeed, the greater the fragility of human life, the greater the nobility required of those entrusted with its care,” he said.The pope’s message came a day after another of his statements on the ethics of AI led to controversy on the social media platform X. Tech billionaire Marc Andreessen posted a mocking reference to Leo’s call on the AI industry “to develop systems that reflect justice, solidarity, and a genuine reverence for life.” After a pileup of critical replies, Andreessen apparently deleted his own post.Pro-life concerns over AI billing in medical insurance  The pope’s remarks on Monday come amid growing concern among Catholic doctors about how artificial intelligence could shape access to care and respect for human dignity in health care systems worldwide.Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann, a pediatrician and founder of My Catholic Doctor, a telehealth network that connects families seeking Catholic care with like-minded providers, told CNA she is alarmed by how insurance companies are deploying AI in the U.S.She said AI-driven billing systems are “further pushing pro-life health care providers out of the insurance market to the self-pay market, reducing access to pro-life health care in America.”“What I see in AI and health care is a technology arms race,” Berchelmann said. “And unfortunately, the people with the big money have higher tech, and … that’s the insurance companies. That’s United Health Care, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Elevance Health, Aetna, Cigna. … These are the companies that are putting billions into utilization management, which means denials.”On Oct. 1, Aetna and Cigna implemented AI-automated payments nationwide, a move that has led to what critics call “downcoding,” where insurers automatically downgrade doctors’ claims to lower reimbursement levels without reviewing visit details.“In particular, in pro-life health care, we’re seeing automatic downcoding because restorative reproductive medicine, which is health care that finds root cause of infertility and treats the root cause, takes more time than a brief workup and a referral to IVF,” Berchelmann said.“That extended time requires a higher coding. But if I do a real quick workup, I can build a lower code for that. So the predictive AI doesn’t recognize that I’m doing a better job in finding root cause of disease,” she added.Berchelmann said she sees “tremendous potential for AI in terms of diagnostic capacity and clinical use” and hopes predictive models will demonstrate that “pro-life health care is so much cheaper than IVF.” But for now, she said, “insurance companies, employers paying for health care, and pharmaceutical companies with insurance, are all heavily using AI to not pay for your care.” In his message, Pope Leo acknowledged the influence of economic interests in health care and technology. “Given the vast economic interests often at stake in the fields of medicine and technology, and the subsequent fight for control, it is essential to promote a broad collaboration among all those working in health care and politics that extends well beyond national borders,” the pope said.  AI not a substitute for ‘human encounter’ in medicine Pope Leo underlined that “technological devices must never detract from the personal relationship between patients and health care providers.”“If AI is to serve human dignity and the effective provision of health care, we must ensure that it truly enhances both interpersonal relationships and the care provided,” he said.Leo described the new technological advancements brought by AI as “more pervasive” than those brought by the industrial revolution, noting their potential to alter “our understanding of situations and how we perceive ourselves and others.”“We currently interact with machines as if they were interlocutors, and thus become almost an extension of them,” he said. “In this sense, we not only run the risk of losing sight of the faces of the people around us but of forgetting how to recognize and cherish all that is truly human.” The three-day Vatican conference on AI and medicine, running Nov. 10–12, is one of several in recent months addressing the ethics of AI — an issue Pope Leo XIV has signaled will be a priority in his pontificate.At the Builders AI Forum in Rome last week, which addressed the challenge of AI for Catholics and Catholic institutions in a variety of fields, medical school professors, health care company executives, insurance company directors, medical chaplains, and entrepreneurs in the field came together to discuss and debate the future of AI in Catholic health care. Louis Kim, the former vice president of personal systems and AI at HP, shared that the consensus among these professionals at the end of the forum was that “AI may assist but must never substitute for human encounter [in Catholic health care] and must remain clearly identifiable as non-human so that the pastoral and sacramental integrity of care is preserved.” Daniel J. Daly, executive director of the Center for Theology and Ethics in Catholic Health and an associate professor of moral theology at Boston College, told CNA he is concerned that if AI models used in Catholic hospitals are only trained to maximize “efficiency and profit” it could lead to “a massive failure for Catholic health care.” “What I worry about is that what could happen in health care is that AI replaces that embodied witness to the kingdom of God,” Daly said. “That can never happen in Catholic health care, because Catholic health care is not just about medicine. It’s also about Jesus Christ and witnessing to his healing ministry that we see in the Scripture.” “I think the most important thing is that whatever the AI does, that it frees us to do the works of mercy, it doesn’t free us from the works of mercy,” he added. “That is, it doesn’t replace the embodied care and ministerial care that we provide through medicine.”  ]]></description>
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<title>New book recounts anecdotes from Pope Leo XIV’s life, including the day he was reported dead</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Armando Lovera presents Pope Leo XIV with his book “From Robert to Leo.” / Credit: Photo courtesy of Armando Lovera

Vatican City, Nov 10, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA).
His voice reveals, above all, the gratitude he feels toward his friend, Pope Leo XIV. From this friendship, forged over more than three decades, comes the Spanish-language book “From Robert to Leo,” published by Mensajero, in which Armando Lovera, originally from Iquitos, Peru, recounts various little-known episodes from the pontiff’s life, like the day many parishioners in Trujillo, Peru, thought that Father Robert Prevost had died.“In reality, it was a young man, an aspiring Augustinian, who died in a bus accident while traveling to Lima for the new year,” Lovera explained in an interview with ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner.The young man’s parents, who were from a rural area north of Trujillo, didn’t have the means to retrieve their son’s body and asked “Father Roberto” to bring it back to their village.Armando Lovera and then-Father Robert Prevost in Iquitos, Peru. Credit: Photo courtesy of Armando Lovera“He drove over 2,000 kilometers [1,240 miles] round trip to do them a favor,” the author explained. But when making the arrangements [to return the body], he continued, “they wrote down his name incorrectly and included him on the list of victims,” which ended up being published in a local Trujillo newspaper.“When people found out, especially the poorest people in the parish, they went to the Augustinian house in tears, newspaper in hand, to offer their condolences,” Lovera recounted. But to their surprise, it was Prevost himself who opened the door.“What impresses me most about this story is the availability he has always shown to his friends, and, on the other hand, the affection of the people,” he commented.Lovera vividly remembers the first time he met the future pope in 1991 in Colombia. “At that time, in my parish, the young people were quite boisterous and informal, and when I was told he was a canon lawyer, I thought, ‘Here comes a very formal, rule-bound gentleman.’ But as soon as he introduced himself and we talked, he disarmed us. Our prejudices vanished instantly because he was a very approachable person,” the author related.Father Robert Prevost and Armando Lovera in Trujillo, Peru, where the future Pope Leo XIV was a parish priest in the 1990s. Credit: Photo courtesy of Armando LoveraThe following year, in 1992, Lovera arrived at the Augustinian formation house in Trujillo, under the direction of Prevost. For seven years they shared community life and pastoral experiences, which gave rise to a deep friendship that has withstood the passage of time and distance. “I found in him a dazzling warmth. From that day on, he became simply Roberto, or Father Roberto,” Lovera recalled.Prevost was the parish priest at Our Lady of Monserrate in Trujillo from 1992 to 1998. Lovera vividly remembers that community in its early days: “My wife was from that parish. We witnessed [its construction] when it was still just a sandy area, and on Sundays we would bring our own chairs to attend Mass, which had a very simple altar.”Given the presence of armed subversive groups in the regions where Prevost and other missionaries carried out their ministry in the 1990s, “they were advised to leave, but he and his community decided to stay. And that witness deeply impacted me. I was moved by his courage, his sense of mission,” Lovera recounted. “Besides, he was a mathematician. And I love mathematics. That also brought us together.”The friendship between the two also grew around music, a shared passion. “Roberto loved music. We started singing Peruvian music together, as well as Augustinian hymns. He had a very good voice and enjoyed singing with people,” he recalled.Prevost’s mother, Mildred, was a prominent contralto in ChicagoThe pope’s musical inclination has deep roots. As Lovera recounted in the book, Prevost’s mother, Mildred, played the organ and was a prominent contralto (the lowest female vocal range) in Chicago, participating in the 1941 Chicagoland Music Festival. She also sang with devotion the “Ave Maria” at Sunday Mass.Many years later, Lovera recounted, Mildred’s electric organ ended up at the Augustinian formation house that Prevost founded in Trujillo. Hearing about that “made an impression on me. There was something of his mother, of her faith, that continued to resonate there. It was as if her prayer continued among us,” he explained.When Prevost was assigned to Chicago in 1999, their friendship remained alive thanks to technology. “We exchanged emails. He is a very approachable person. That familiarity was never lost,” Lovera related.Armando with his wife and Father Robert Prevost in Valladolid. Credit: Photo courtesy of Armando LoveraOver the years, Lovera came to understand that Prevost’s simplicity concealed a profound vocation for service. “He never sought positions within the Church. That touched me deeply. I used to say then, ‘This person is someone who reveals God to me.’ He stood out for his generosity, his ability, and his command of languages.”He recalled with humor his own reactions to his friend’s rise to the papacy: “I honestly would have preferred that he had remained a bishop, so as not to lose touch so much. Then, in 2021, some friends were saying that Father Roberto would be the next pope, although I thought they were exaggerating.”However, in the days leading up to the conclave, Prevost’s name began circulating on lists of papal candidates published by the media, and Lovera began to consider that possibility. “I supposed that if they discovered what kind of person he was, they would elect him. And that’s what happened,” explained Lovera, who currently coordinates the editing of religious texts at the Loyola Communication Group.Armando Lovera and Father Robert Prevost in Orlando, Florida. Credit: Photo courtesy of Armando Lovera“The goal of the book,” Lovera explained, “is to show [the reader] a friend who offers his friendship and, with it, the friendship of the one who gives meaning to life: Jesus. Roberto always wanted the doors of the diocese to remain open to everyone. He never acted like a distant sovereign or a bureaucrat. He always behaved like a brother among brothers, with the responsibility of leading and making decisions, but always with reasoning.”For Lovera, that is the defining characteristic of the current pontiff: “Pope Leo XIV has not changed in his essence. He is the same approachable, joyful, and brotherly priest I met in 1991. Only now that approachability carries the weight and grace of guiding the entire Church.”This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[ Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin welcomed Democrat Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger to the executive mansion in Richmond on Thursday to discuss the transition of power coming in January.    “Our administration is fully,... Read More
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<pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 10:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump Reveals Key for Republicans to Win Elections</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/trump-reveals-key-for-republicans-to-win-elections</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Following Republicans’ sweeping defeats this week in off-year elections, President Donald Trump says Republicans need to focus on affordability. “As Republicans, you have to talk... Read More
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Republicans Try a New Strategy to End Shutdown</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/republicans-try-a-new-strategy-to-end-shutdown</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Amid the longest-ever federal government shutdown, a possible path to reopening the government is emerging. But the task of Republican leaders in Congress, to cajole... Read More
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Democrats Could ‘Bottle Up’ Sherrill’s New Jersey Win for National Path to Victory</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/democrats-could-bottle-up-sherrills-new-jersey-win-for-national-path-to-victory</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/democrats-could-bottle-up-sherrills-new-jersey-win-for-national-path-to-victory</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Democrats had three big winners Tuesday, but New Jersey’s Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill could have the most staying power as a matter of math. Sherrill, first... Read More
The post Democrats Could ‘Bottle Up’ Sherrill’s New Jersey Win for National Path to Victory appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Democratic Senator Misses Key Points as She Goes After Moreno on Shutdown</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/democratic-senator-misses-key-points-as-she-goes-after-moreno-on-shutdown</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Heated exchanges on Capitol Hill over what’s been dubbed the “Schumer Shutdown” are becoming the norm. The latest dustup involves Ohio’s own Republican Sen. Bernie... Read More
The post Democratic Senator Misses Key Points as She Goes After Moreno on Shutdown appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>NOVA Determines Virginia’s Democrat Sweep</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/nova-determines-virginias-democrat-sweep</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Virginia Democrats swept the statewide elections Tuesday night—thanks to Northern Virginia voters who accounted for 88% of Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger’s victory margin.  Democrat Ghazala Hashmi... Read More
The post NOVA Determines Virginia’s Democrat Sweep appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of November</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/this-is-pope-leo-xivs-prayer-intention-for-the-month-of-november</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV prays during his general audience on Sept. 24, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

CNA Staff, Nov 4, 2025 / 14:34 pm (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of November is for the prevention of suicide. “Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care, and love they need in their community and be open to the beauty of life,” the pope said in a video released Nov. 4. According to a press release, this month’s video was made in collaboration with the Diocese of Phoenix.  In the video, Pope Leo recites an original prayer written specifically for this month’s prayer intention. Here is his full prayer:Lord Jesus,You who invite the weary and burdenedto come to you and rest in your heart,we ask you this month for all the peoplewho live in darkness and despair,especially for those strugglingwith suicidal thoughts.May they always find a communitythat welcomes them, listens to them, and accompanies them.Give all of us an attentive and compassionate heart,capable of offering comfort and support,also with the necessary professional help.May we know how to be close with respect and tenderness,helping to heal wounds, build bonds, and open horizons.Together may we rediscover that life is a gift,that there is still beauty and meaning,even in the midst of pain and suffering.We are well aware that those who follow youare also vulnerable to sadness without hope.We ask you to always make us feel your loveso that, through your closeness to us,we can recognize and proclaim to all the infinite love of the Fatherwho leads us by the hand to renew our trust in the life you give us.Amen.The video prayer intention is promoted by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, which raises awareness of monthly papal prayer intentions. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV urges dialogue on Venezuela tensions</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-xiv-urges-dialogue-on-venezuela-tensions</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo answers questions from journalists as he leaves Castel Gandolfo to return to the Vatican on Nov. 4, 2025. / Credit: EWTN News

Rome Newsroom, Nov 4, 2025 / 17:17 pm (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV said dialogue is the solution to rising tensions with Venezuela.There have been more than a dozen U.S. strikes on vessels in the Caribbean, often of Venezuelan origin. Dozens of deaths have been reported as a result, and the U.S. has increased its military presence in the Caribbean in recent months.“A country has the right to have its own military to defend peace, to build peace,” Pope Leo XIV said Nov. 4 outside Castel Gandolfo. “In this case, however, it seems a bit different, with the tension increasing… Just five minutes ago I read some news saying that they are getting closer and closer to the coast of Venezuela. I think that with violence we do not win. The thing to do is to seek dialogue, to look for a just way to find solutions to the problems that may exist in a country. A country has the right to have its own military to defend peace, to build peace.”The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined 61 other civil society organizations in sending a letter to Congress on Nov. 4 to express alarm at “illegal military strikes and extrajudicial killings of civilians on boats off of the coast of Venezuela.”“The Trump administration has not provided any valid legal justification for these strikes or any evidence to substantiate its claims that the victims were an imminent threat to the security of the United States,” the letter said. “We fear that, barring decisive action by members of Congress, there will be more strikes, more extrajudicial killings, and potentially a full-blown limitless war with one or more countries in the region, with likely devastating humanitarian and geopolitical consequences.”President Donald Trump called for mobilizing U.S. military assets against drug-trafficking organizations during the 2024 campaign. The administration began classifying regional drug cartels and criminal organizations as “foreign terrorist organizations” in 2025. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV asks Rupnik accusers to be patient</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-xiv-asks-rupnik-accusers-to-be-patient</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Father Marko Rupnik, SJ, in an interview with EWTN in 2020. / Credit: EWTN

Rome Newsroom, Nov 4, 2025 / 16:02 pm (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV asked accusers of Father Marko Rupnik to have patience as a trial on the priest’s alleged abuse begins at the Vatican.“A new trial has recently begun, judges were appointed. And processes for justice take a long time. I know it’s very difficult for the victims to ask that they be patient, but the Church needs to respect the rights of all people,” the pope said, addressing a question from Magdalena Wolinska-Reidi of EWTN News just outside his Castel Gandolfo residence, Villa Barberini, on Nov. 4.“The principle of innocent until proven guilty is also true in the Church,” he added. “Hopefully, this trial that is just beginning will be able to give some clarity to all those involved.”Leo answered questions from journalists as he left Castel Gandolfo to return to the Vatican. He has spent almost every Tuesday at the papal retreat, located 18 miles south of Rome, since early September.The Vatican’s doctrine office announced last month that a panel of five judges had been nominated to decide the disciplinary case against Rupnik, accused of the sexual and psychological abuse of consecrated women under his spiritual care.Rupnik — a well-known artist with mosaics and paintings in hundreds of Catholic shrines and churches around the world — is accused of having committed sexual, psychological, and spiritual abuse against dozens of women religious in the 1980s and early 1990s.The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith began to investigate the abuse accusations against Rupnik in October 2023 after Pope Francis lifted the statute of limitations.In May 2019, the then-Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith launched a criminal administrative process against Rupnik after the Society of Jesus reported credible complaints of abuse by the priest to the Vatican.One year later, the Vatican declared Rupnik to be in a state of “latae sententiae” excommunication for absolving an accomplice in a sin against the Sixth Commandment. His excommunication was lifted by Pope Francis after two weeks.The Society of Jesus expelled Rupnik from the religious congregation in June 2023 for his “stubborn refusal to observe the vow of obedience.”ArtLeo also told journalists Nov. 4 he is aware of calls to remove or cover up Rupnik’s artwork by some abuse survivors and their advocates.“Certainly in many places, precisely because of the need to be sensitive to those who have presented cases of being victims, the artwork has been covered up. Artwork has been removed from websites. That issue is certainly something that we’re aware of,” he said.According to the Rome-based Centro Aletti, the art and theology school founded in 1993 and previously directed by Rupnik, the workshop has 232 completed mosaic and other art projects around the world — including in some of the most prominent international Catholic shrines, such as the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida in the state of São Paulo in Brazil and the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France.The Vatican has at least three original mosaics by Rupnik, including in the Redemptoris Mater chapel in the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City, in the chapel of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, and in the San Calisto Building in Rome’s Trastevere neighborhood.Some calling for the art’s removal or concealment say that seeing the works in places of worship can have a traumatic effect on abuse victims, particularly since Rupnik’s accusers say he sexually abused them as they assisted him in the process of making his art.The bishop of Lourdes, Jean-Marc Micas, announced earlier this year that the shrine would cover mosaics by Rupnik on the entrances to the shrine’s main church.In June, the official Vatican News outlet removed images of the priest’s distinctive works, inspired by artistic traditions from Eastern Christianity, from its website, after years of criticism for its use of them to illustrate pages dedicated to saints and feast days.Centro Aletti last year called the pressure to remove works of art by the studio part of “cancel culture” and the “criminalization of art.”The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors sent a letter to top Vatican officials last year urging them not to display artwork, like Rupnik’s, “that could imply either exoneration or a subtle defense” of those accused of abuse. In an interview with Crux in July, Pope Leo said how to respond to the Church’s abuse crisis is “one of the many challenges that I’m trying to find a way to deal with.”And while it remains unresolved, it cannot be the Church’s sole focus, he said. He also drew attention to the difficulty of striking a balance between providing help and justice for victims with respect for the rights of the accused. “We’re in kind of a bind there.”Leo put the issue of clerical sexual abuse into the context of his views on the wider role of the Church in the world: “We can’t make the whole Church focus exclusively on this issue, because that would not be an authentic response to what the world is looking for in terms of the need for the mission of the Church.” ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV says spiritual needs of detained migrants deserve attention</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Auxiliary Bishop Jose María García-Maldonado with eight spiritual leaders including Sister JoAnn Persch attempt to bring Communion to detainees at the Broadview, Illinois, facility and were not admitted Nov. 1, 2025. / Credit: Bryan Sebastian, courtesy of Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 4, 2025 / 16:52 pm (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday said the spiritual rights of migrants in detention must be considered.“Many people who’ve lived for years and years and years, never causing problems, have been deeply affected by what’s going on right now,” he said Nov. 4 outside Castel Gandolfo. “I would certainly invite the authorities to allow pastoral workers to attend to the needs of those people. Many times they’ve been separated from their families for a good amount of time. No one knows what’s happening, but their own spiritual needs should be attended to.”Catholic leaders in Chicago sought to bring holy Communion to detainees Nov. 1 at a Chicago-area building that holds people detained in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Auxiliary Bishop Jose María García-Maldonado and others were not admitted despite requesting access weeks in advance and attempting to follow U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s guidelines.A federal judge heard testimony Nov. 4 about conditions at the building, the Broadview facility operated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Immigration advocates say conditions are inhumane, with people being kept at the Broadview facility for days, sleeping on floors, having medications withheld, with no showers. ICE has not responded to a request for comment.The pope said the situation of migrants in detention warrants attention.“I think in the first place, the role of the Church is to preach the Gospel. And just a couple days ago, we heard Matthew’s Gospel chapter 25, which says Jesus is very clearly, at the end of the world, we’re going to be asked, ‘How did you receive the foreigner? Did you receive him and welcome him or not?’” Leo said.  “There’s a deep reflection that needs to be made in terms of what’s happening” regarding migrants in detention, the pope said. ]]></description>
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<title>Vatican to release new document on polygamy at end of November</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/vatican-to-release-new-document-on-polygamy-at-end-of-november</link>
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Vatican City, Nov 4, 2025 / 14:04 pm (CNA).
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith will publish a new document on marriage in the context of ongoing discussions about polygamy in Africa.The document, titled “We Two: In Praise of Monogamy. Doctrinal Note on the Value of Marriage, Exclusive Communion, and Mutual Belonging,” will be released at the end of November, the dicastery’s secretary, Father Armando Matteo, said Tuesday.Matteo said the work is connected to a request made during the Synod on Synodality for African bishops to prepare a statement on polygamy. African bishops themselves, he noted, asked the Holy See for guidance on the issue.The Synods on the Family in 2014 and 2015 — though largely dominated by questions of divorce and remarriage — also saw significant interventions from African bishops on the pastoral challenges of polygamous marriages.A press conference will be held at the Holy See Press Office when the document is released later this month. ]]></description>
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<title>Eric Trump and Freedom of the (Cider) Press</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/eric-trump-and-freedom-of-the-cider-press</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ It’s autumn in Virginia, and lawns are covered with two things: multicolored leaves and multicolored political yard signs. Some people go apple-picking, and others go... Read More
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 09:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>EXCLUSIVE: State Department Employees Responding to National Disasters Face Hardship Amid Shutdown</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/exclusive-state-department-employees-responding-to-national-disasters-face-hardship-amid-shutdown</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/exclusive-state-department-employees-responding-to-national-disasters-face-hardship-amid-shutdown</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The State Department is sounding the alarm on the financial hardship its employees who live paycheck to paycheck are facing amid... Read More
The post EXCLUSIVE: State Department Employees Responding to National Disasters Face Hardship Amid Shutdown appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<title>Affordability Concerns Dominate Close Race for Governor in New Jersey</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/affordability-concerns-dominate-close-race-for-governor-in-new-jersey</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/affordability-concerns-dominate-close-race-for-governor-in-new-jersey</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rising energy prices and record-high property taxes are among the top issues driving voters to the polls in a close, competitive gubernatorial election set for... Read More
The post Affordability Concerns Dominate Close Race for Governor in New Jersey appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<title>Texas Congressman Chip Roy Discusses the Filibuster</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/texas-congressman-chip-roy-discusses-the-filibuster</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, is weighing in on President Donald Trump’s call for doing away with the Senate filibuster in an effort to end the... Read More
The post Texas Congressman Chip Roy Discusses the Filibuster appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Races to Watch This Spooky Election Season</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/races-to-watch-this-spooky-election-season</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ It’s Halloween weekend, and few things are scarier than the possibility of a socialist gaining power over America’s biggest city.  On Tuesday, millions of New... Read More
The post Races to Watch This Spooky Election Season appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 09:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>How’s That Redistricting Process Going for Ohio?</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/hows-that-redistricting-process-going-for-ohio</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Ohio redistricting committee has reportedly struck a deal just in time for an Oct. 31 deadline to submit new congressional maps. That scoop comes... Read More
The post How’s That Redistricting Process Going for Ohio? appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How’s, That, Redistricting, Process, Going, for, Ohio</media:keywords>
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<title>Somali Muslim Democratic Socialist Challenges Jacob Frey for Minneapolis Mayor’s Mansion</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/somali-muslim-democratic-socialist-challenges-jacob-frey-for-minneapolis-mayors-mansion</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/somali-muslim-democratic-socialist-challenges-jacob-frey-for-minneapolis-mayors-mansion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Minneapolis voters will cast their ballots for mayor Tuesday, but the ranked-choice voting system they will use makes it unlikely Americans will know who won... Read More
The post Somali Muslim Democratic Socialist Challenges Jacob Frey for Minneapolis Mayor’s Mansion appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<title>4 Likely Next Steps From Congressional Probe of Jack Smith and ‘Arctic Frost’</title>
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<title>State Attorneys General Join Together to Call for End to Shutdown</title>
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<title>Will the Shutdown End With a Long&#45;Term Funding Deal?</title>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV: ‘The Church does not tolerate antisemitism’</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV arrives in St. Peter’s Square for his weekly general audience on Oct. 29, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/EWTN News

Vatican City, Oct 29, 2025 / 08:55 am (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday strongly condemned antisemitism during his general audience in St. Peter’s Square marking the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the Second Vatican Council document on the Church’s relations with other religions.The pope underlined that since the publication of Nostra Aetate, “all of my predecessors have condemned antisemitism with clear words.” “And so I too confirm that the Church does not tolerate antisemitism and fights against it, on the basis of the Gospel itself,” Leo said on Oct. 29.The pope expressed thanks for what has been achieved in the past 60 years of Jewish-Catholic dialogue while acknowledging the challenges that have arisen along the way. “We cannot deny that there have been misunderstandings, difficulties, and conflicts in this period, but these have never prevented the dialogue from continuing,” he said. “Even today, we must not allow political circumstances and the injustices of some to divert us from friendship, especially since we have achieved so much so far.”Pope Leo was joined by Jewish rabbis, Muslim imams, Buddhist monks, and other religious leaders for the general audience. He called on them to act together to alleviate human suffering, care for the planet, and restore hope.Pope Leo XIV was joined by leaders of other religions at his general audience in St. Peter&#039;s Square on Oct. 29, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/EWTN News“More than ever, our world needs our unity, our friendship, and our collaboration,” he said. “Each one of our religions can contribute to alleviating human suffering and taking care of our common home, our planet Earth.”Those present included representatives of Hinduism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, and Taoism, along with Christian leaders. Many had participated the previous evening in a peace ceremony at the Colosseum organized by the Community of Sant’Egidio, which brought together about 300 representatives of world religions and cultures.Pope Leo also prayed for those affected by Hurricane Melissa, which hit Jamaica on Tuesday as the strongest Category 5 storms on record to hit the Caribbean island before sweeping across Cuba.“Thousands of people have been displaced, while homes, infrastructure, and several hospitals have been damaged,” he said. “I assure everyone of my closeness, praying for those who have lost their lives, for those who are fleeing, and for those populations who, awaiting the storm’s developments, are experiencing hours of anxiety and concern.”Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims in St. Peter&#039;s Square from the popemobile at the general audience on Oct. 29, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTNThe pope’s catechesis centered on Nostra Aetate, issued Oct. 28, 1965, during the Second Vatican Council, which opened what Leo called “a new horizon of encounter, respect, and spiritual hospitality.”“This luminous document teaches us to meet the followers of other religions not as outsiders but as traveling companions on the path of truth; to honor differences affirming our common humanity,” he said.Recalling the document’s historical importance, Leo noted that Nostra Aetate offered for the first time “a doctrinal treatise on the Jewish roots of Christianity … which on a biblical and theological level would represent a point of no return.”Quoting the council text, he added: “The Church, ‘mindful of the patrimony she shares with the Jews and moved not by political reasons but by the Gospel’s spiritual love, decries hatred, persecutions, displays of antisemitism, directed against Jews at any time and by anyone.’”The pope warned against religious extremism and fundamentalism. He told the leaders of different religions present: “Our respective traditions teach truth, compassion, reconciliation, justice, and peace.”“Together, we must be vigilant against the abuse of the name of God, of religion, and of dialogue itself, as well as against the dangers posed by religious fundamentalism and extremism.”Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims in St. Peter&#039;s Square from the popemobile at the general audience on Oct. 29, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTNHe also called on religious leaders to work together on the challenges posed by artificial intelligence. “We must also face the responsible development of artificial intelligence because, if conceived as an alternative to humans, it can gravely violate their infinite dignity and neutralize their fundamental responsibilities,” he said.Leo underlined that religion can play a fundamental role in promoting peace and restoring hope to the world. “This hope is based on our religious convictions, on the conviction that a new world is possible,” he said. “Sixty years ago, Nostra Aetate brought hope to the world after the Second World War. Today we are called upon to rekindle that hope in our world, devastated by war and our degraded natural environment.”At the end of the audience, Leo led those gathered in a moment of silent prayer. “Prayer has the power to transform our attitudes, our thoughts, our words, and our actions,” he said. ]]></description>
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<title>Mar Awa III gives Pope Leo XIV a Chicago Cubs jersey, rivals of the pope’s White Sox</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mar Awa III presents a Chicago Cubs jersey to Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 27, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

ACI Prensa Staff, Oct 29, 2025 / 16:29 pm (CNA).
His Holiness Mar Awa III, Catholicos-patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East, traveled to Rome this week to participate in a ceremony commemorating the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the Church’s declaration on building relations with non-Christian religions.During his stay in the Eternal City, Mar Awa III, born David Royel to Assyrian immigrant parents, met Oct. 27 with Pope Leo XIV in a private audience. The two share the same hometown of Chicago.During the meeting, the pope urged the two churches to seek “full communion,” proposing synodality as the path to achieving it.However, it seems that this communion does not extend to the realm of sports.The leader of the Assyrian Church is a fan of the Chicago Cubs, while the Roman pontiff supports their eternal rivals, the White Sox.In his luggage, Mar Awa III made sure to include a Cubs jersey, which he presented to Pope Leo XIV as a gift at the end of his audience at the Vatican.During the gift exchange, the Cubs fan wore a satisfied smile, while the Holy Father, with an expression of resignation, held up the dark blue jersey with the name “Leo” and the number 14 printed in red. Mar Awa III posted a photo of the moment on his Instagram profile, where he wrote: “During the exchange of gifts, I presented the pope with a customized Cubs jersey and hat (in honor of all our North Side Chicagoans). Needless to say, the pope loved the gift,“ he recounted with evident irony.null Pope Leo XIV has demonstrated his love for baseball on several occasions. During one of his usual tours through St. Peter’s Square in the popemobile before a general audience, he surprised onlookers by spontaneously joining a group of pilgrims in chanting “White Sox!”, making it clear which team he supports.Chicago’s North Side Cubs have annually played the city’s South Side White Sox in the interleague “Crosstown Classic.” As of July of this year, the Cubs have an all-time edge of 77-75 over the White Sox since the series began, Yahoo News reported.This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>Why is St. Jude the patron saint of lost causes?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A candle of St. Jude. / Credit: Francesca Pollio/CNA

CNA Staff, Oct 28, 2025 / 04:00 am (CNA).
On Oct. 28, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Jude, also known as Thaddeus, one of Jesus’ 12 apostles.He is believed to have written the Letter of Jude, one of the shortest books of the Bible, and is thought to have been martyred in Beirut around 65 A.D. He is typically depicted with a club or axe, symbolizing the way he died, as well as with a flame above his head, which refers to Pentecost.Although Jude is not mentioned much in the Bible and only had one quote attributed to him in the Gospel of John (14:22), this quiet apostle is extremely popular among Catholics today. His popularity probably stems from his patronage of lost causes. An experience Jude had while in the city of Edessa is said to be the reason why he is associated with “impossible” situations.According to the ancient Church historian Eusebius, while Jesus was still alive, the ruler Abgar V of Edessa was afflicted with an incurable and painful disease. He had heard of the miracles of Jesus and wrote him a letter requesting a visit. Jesus responded that he would send one of his disciples.After Jesus’ ascension into heaven, Jude went to evangelize near the city of Edessa and went to visit Abgar. Jude laid his hands on the sick ruler, and he was reportedly instantly healed.Many people choose to carry the image of St. Jude on a medal or as a pendant on a necklace for comfort and call on him in their time of need and healing.His feast is shared with St. Simon, who was also said to be a cousin of Jesus and is believed to have traveled to Persia with Jude, where they were both martyred.Prayer to St. JudeThe following prayer can be prayed on the feast of St. Jude or at any time when his intercession is needed:Most holy Apostle St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of difficult cases, of things almost despaired of. Pray for me; I am so helpless and alone.Intercede to God for me that he brings visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need, that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, particularly [make your request here], and that I may praise God with you and all the saints forever.I promise, O Blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor granted me by God and to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen.This story was first published on Oct. 27, 2021, and has been updated. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope calls for renewal of Catholic education amid challenges of modern society, technology</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV signs his apostolic letter on Catholic education, “Drawing New Maps of Hope,” at the end of a Mass for Rome university students in St. Peter’s Basilica on Oct. 27, 2025. The document was published on Oct. 28, 2025, to mark the 60th anniversary of Gravissimum Educationis, the Second Vatican Council’s declaration on Christian education. / Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican City, Oct 28, 2025 / 10:21 am (CNA).
Amid contemporary challenges to schools and universities — hyper-digitalization, social insecurity, and the crisis of relationships —  a Catholic education should courageously teach the whole human person, Pope Leo XIV writes in a new apostolic letter.In “Drawing New Maps of Hope,” Leo reflects on the role of a Catholic education 60 years after the Oct. 28, 1965, proclamation of Gravissimum Educationis, the Second Vatican Council’s declaration on Christian education.“The Church celebrates a fruitful educational history but also faces the imperative to update its proposals in light of the signs of the times,” the pope writes in the letter, published in Italian on Oct. 28.“We are aware of the difficulties: hyper-digitalization can fragment attention; the crisis of relationships can wound the psyche; social insecurity and inequalities can extinguish desire,” he says. “Yet, it is precisely here that Catholic education can be a beacon: not a nostalgic refuge but a laboratory of discernment, pedagogical innovation, and prophetic witness.”In the eight-page document, the pontiff identifies three priorities for the educational community: cultivation of an interior life through space for silence, discernment, and dialogue with one’s conscience and with God; formation in a wise use of technology and artificial intelligence that puts the human person first; and education in language that is peace-building, nonviolent, and open to others.He also notes the importance of making Catholic education financially accessible.“Where access to education remains a privilege, the Church must push open doors and invent new paths, because ‘losing the poor’ is equivalent to losing the school itself,” he writes.Digital challengesPope Leo in his letter draws attention to the digital environment and its impact on education, underlining that “technologies must serve the person, not replace them. They must enrich the learning process, not impoverish relationships and communities.”“A Catholic university and school without vision risks soulless efficiency, the standardization of knowledge, which then becomes spiritual impoverishment,” he says.He urges schools to avoid “technophobia” while strengthening teachers’ training in the digital sphere and promoting service-learning and responsible citizenship.“No algorithm can replace what makes education human: poetry, irony, love, art, imagination, the joy of discovery, and even education in error as an opportunity for growth. The decisive point is not technology but the use we make of it,” the pope writes.What is Christian education?The pontiff’s document also provides a vision of Christian education that “embraces the whole person: spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical. … [Education] measures [its value] on the basis of dignity, justice, and the ability to serve the common good.”He opposes this Catholic vision to a “purely mercantilistic approach” that measures education in terms of functionality and practical utility, he writes.Leo said forming the whole person means avoiding compartmentalization, because “when faith is true, it is not an added ‘subject’ but a breath that oxygenates every other subject. Thus, Catholic education becomes leaven in the human community.”Influence of St. John Henry NewmanThe pope cites St. John Henry Newman, whom he will declare a new co-patron saint of the Church’s educational mission, throughout his letter. Quoting the saint and soon-to-be doctor of the Church, the pontiff writes that “religious truth is not only a part but a condition of general knowledge.”These words, he explains, “are an invitation to renew our commitment to knowledge that is as intellectually responsible and rigorous as it is deeply human. We must also be careful not to fall into the enlightenment of a ‘fides’ [faith] that is exclusively paired with ‘ratio’ [reason].”He says this means Catholic universities and schools should be places where questions and doubt are accompanied, not silenced.“There, the heart dialogues with the heart, and the method is that of listening, which recognizes the other as a good, not as a threat,” he says, pointing out that “cor ad cor loquitur” (“heart speaks to heart”) was St. John Henry Newman’s motto as a cardinal, taken from a letter of St. Francis de Sales: “Sincerity of heart, not abundance of words, touches the hearts of men.”Leo points out that schools are communities of families, teachers, students, administrative and service staff, pastors, and civil society, founded on God.The family remains the primary place of education, and “Catholic schools collaborate with parents, they do not replace them,” he affirms.Ecological responsibilityThe pontiff also touches briefly on Catholic schools’ responsibility in the social and ecological spheres.“Forgetting our common humanity has led to divisions and violence; and when the earth suffers, the poor suffer most,” he writes. “Catholic education cannot remain silent: It must combine social justice and environmental justice, promote sobriety and sustainable lifestyles, and form consciences capable of choosing not only what is convenient but what is right.” ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV commemorates Nostra Aetate anniversary with interfaith celebrations</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Approximately 300 representatives of world religions and cultures joined the Holy Father for an evening ecumenical prayer service for peace, organized by the Community of Sant’Egidio, on Oct. 28, 2025, at the Colosseum in Rome. / Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican City, Oct 29, 2025 / 05:00 am (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV joined faith leaders on Tuesday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the Church’s declaration on building relationships with non-Christian religions. Approximately 300 representatives of world religions and cultures joined the Holy Father for an evening ecumenical prayer service for peace organized by the Community of Sant’Egidio and held at the Colosseum in Rome.“Peace is a constant journey of reconciliation,” the Holy Father said at the Oct. 28 event. Thanking religious leaders for coming together in Rome, he said their interfaith meeting expressed their shared “conviction that prayer is a powerful force for reconciliation.”“This is our witness: offering the immense treasures of ancient spiritualities to contemporary humanity,” he said.“We need a true and sound era of reconciliation that puts an end to the abuse of power, displays of force, and indifference to the rule of law,” he added. “Enough of war, with all the pain it causes through death, destruction, and exile!”  In his remarks, the pope urged people not to be indifferent to the “cry of the poor and the cry of the earth” in their pursuits for peace in countries scarred by ongoing conflict and injustice.“In the power of prayer, with hands raised to heaven and open to others, we must ensure that this period of history, marked by war and the arrogance of power, soon comes to an end, giving rise to a new era,” he said.“We cannot allow this period to continue. It shapes the minds of people who grow accustomed to war as a normal part of human history,” he continued.Pope Leo and other religious leaders lit candles to symbolize their shared prayer and renewed commitment to engage in interfaith dialogue. Credit: Vatican MediaSeveral people waved small blue banners with the word “peace” in different languages while Pope Leo and the other religious leaders lit candles to symbolize their shared prayer and renewed commitment to engage in interfaith dialogue.After the prayer gathering at Rome’s iconic landmark, the Holy Father returned to the Vatican to join colorful celebrations jointly organized by the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue and the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity. To mark the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, several multicultural music and dance performances were held inside the Vatican’s Paul VI Audience Hall as well as a presentation highlighting papal initiatives to promote the Church’s dialogue with other religions since the pontificate of Pope Paul VI.     Pope Leo’s appearance and special address toward the end of the two-hour gathering highlighted the Church’s reverence for all people and its desire to collaborate with others for the common good. “We belong to one human family, one in origin, and one also in our final goal,” he said. “Religions everywhere try to respond to the restlessness of the human heart.” “Each in its own way offers teachings, ways of life, and sacred rites that help guide their followers to peace and meaning,” he said. Emphasizing the common mission shared among people of different religions to “reawaken” the sense of the sacred in the world today, the Holy Father encouraged people to “keep love alive.”“We have come together in this place bearing the great responsibility as religious leaders to bring hope to a humanity that is often tempted by despair,” Leo said.“Let us remember that prayer has the power to transform our hearts, our words, our actions, and our world,” he said. ]]></description>
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<title>Fetterman Criticizes Kamala Harris for Calling Trump a Fascist</title>
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<title>House Democrat Leader Jeffries Relents, Endorses Mamdani for NYC Mayor</title>
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<title>Republicans Cast Doubt on Democrats’ Disassociation With Jay Jones</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Virginia Republicans are questioning Democrats’ denunciations of fellow Democrat and Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones, suggesting the repulsiveness of Jones’ behavior compels them to... Read More
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<title>Virginia Democrats’ Move to Scuttle Independent Redistricting Commission Draws GOP Pushback</title>
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<title>Josh Shapiro Will Campaign With Spanberger but Dodges Key Issue in Virginia Race</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will campaign with Virginia Democrat gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger in the Old Dominion Sunday, and despite his strong track record in... Read More
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<title>Ted Cruz, Eli Crane Lead Effort to Require Only Citizens Vote</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A group of Republican lawmakers, led by Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and Rep. Eli Crane of Arizona, is joining the effort to promote a... Read More
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<title>EXCLUSIVE: State Department Corrects the Record on South African Refugees</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—President Donald Trump’s State Department says its efforts to accept Afrikaner refugees cost taxpayers a fraction of what the Biden administration... Read More
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<title>The Left’s Trump Derangement Syndrome Escalates With Meltdown Over White House Expansion</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The White House is adding a ballroom and it’s basically the end of the world. That’s been the media message the last few days as... Read More
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<title>When a Candidate Can’t Handle the Campaign Heat</title>
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<title>Virginia Democrats Invited to Share Stage With AG Candidate Jay Jones but Failed to Show</title>
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<title>Longtime Vatican official and Italian archbishop Cardinal Edoardo Menichelli dies at 86</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/longtime-vatican-official-and-italian-archbishop-cardinal-edoardo-menichelli-dies-at-86</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cardinal Edoardo Menichelli, archbishop emeritus of Ancona-Osimo, in the northern Italian region of Marche, has died at the age of 86 after a long illness. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/EWTN News

ACI Stampa, Oct 20, 2025 / 13:23 pm (CNA).
Cardinal Edoardo Menichelli, archbishop emeritus of Ancona-Osimo in the northern Italian region of Marche, has died at the age of 86 after a long illness.“It is with great sadness that I learned that our Cardinal Edoardo Menichelli has returned to the Father’s house. Let us raise our prayers to the good Lord, rich in mercy, that he may welcome his beautiful soul into paradise,” Archbishop Angelo Spina of Ancona-Osimo said on the archdiocese’s website.“Sick for some time, he faced his illness and heavy treatments with courage, revealing the indomitable spirit that characterized his temperament and his desire to live his consecration to the Lord with unshakeable faith until the end,” said Archbishop Francesco Massara of the nearby Diocese of Camerino-San Severino Marche.Menichelli was born in Serripola di San Severino Marche on Oct. 14, 1939.After studying at the Pius XI Regional Pontifical Seminary in Fano, he moved to Rome, where he obtained a licentiate in theology from the Pontifical Lateran University.Ordained a priest in 1965, he was called to Rome in 1968 to work at the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura, the Church’s Supreme Court. He remained there until 1991, when he was transferred to the Congregation for Eastern Churches.On June 10, 1994, Pope John Paul II appointed him archbishop of Chieti-Vasto in the region of Abruzzo. He was consecrated by Cardinal Achille Silvestrini.On Jan. 8, 2004, Menichelli was named archbishop of Ancona-Osimo. Pope Francis appointed him a member of the two Synods of Bishops on the Family in 2014 and 2015.Pope Francis made Menichelli cardinal in the consistory of February 2015, assigning him the titular church of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary in Tor Fiorenza. Menichelli resigned in July 2017 upon reaching the age limit for bishops.The funeral service for the late cardinal will take place at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, in the Madonna dei Lumi Sanctuary in San Severino Marche and will be presided over by Bishop Nazzareno Marconi of Macerata, president of the episcopal conference of the Marche region. At the end of the funeral, the coffin will be taken to Ancona and, according to the cardinal’s will, he will be buried in the Cathedral of San Ciriaco. The funeral chapel has been set up at the Madonna dei Lumi Sanctuary and will remain open from 5 p.m. to midnight Oct. 20 and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 21.This story was first published by ACI Stampa, CNA’s Italian-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV condemns usury, a grave sin that speaks to the corruption of the human heart</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV meets the president of the Italian Anti-Usury Council, Luciano Gualzetti, on Oct. 18, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

ACI Prensa Staff, Oct 20, 2025 / 15:53 pm (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday condemned usury, a practice that is sometimes an extremely grave sin that speaks to the corruption of the heart of those who see others only as “objects of exploitation.”Usury can be defined as charging too much interest on a loan, a practice that has existed since ancient times. Traditionally, the Catholic Church taught that the sin of usury was the act of demanding any benefit or profit for the sole purpose of lending. This understanding has evolved over time, and the Church no longer condemns the general practice of lending with interest, as long as it is moderate.On Oct. 18, the Holy Father received the National Anti-Usury Council of Italy in the Vatican Apostolic Palace. For 30 years, the council has been dedicated to “combating a problem that has a devastating impact on the lives of so many people and families,” according to the Vatican Press Office.In his address, the pontiff stated that “the phenomenon of usury points to the corruption of the human heart. It is a painful and ancient story, already attested to in the Bible. The prophets, in fact, denounced usury, along with exploitation and every form of injustice toward the poor.”“How far God is from the attitude that crushes people to the point of enslaving them! It is a grave sin, at times very grave, because it cannot be reduced to a mere accounting issue; usury can bring crisis to families, it can wear down the mind and heart to the point of leading people to think of suicide as the only way out,” the pope said.Although there are forms of usury that appear to be helpful to those in financial difficulties, in the end it reveals itself “for what it is. The consequences are paid especially by fragile people, such as those who are victims of gambling” or like those facing “difficult moments, such as for instance extraordinary medical treatment or unexpected expenses beyond their means or those of their families. What first presents itself as a helping hand in reality becomes, in the long run, a torment.”Leo XIV continued, saying “usurious financial systems can bring entire peoples to their knees. Similarly, we cannot overlook ‘those whose usurious and avaricious dealings lead to the hunger and death of their brethren in the human family’ (Catechism of the Catholic Church, No. 2269): their responsibilities are grave and they fuel structures of iniquitous sin.”After urging respect for the dignity of all, especially the weakest and most vulnerable, the Holy Father urged: “Either we regain our moral and spiritual dignity or we fall into a cesspool.”Jesus, Zacchaeus, and a path to conversion of usurersPope Leo then referred to the Gospel passage (Luke 19:1-10) in which Jesus meets Zacchaeus, the chief tax collector of Jericho, who “was accustomed to abuse, oppression, and bullying. It was normal for someone like him to take advantage of his position to exploit people and earn money by robbing the weakest.”“And so Jesus seeks out Zacchaeus: He calls him and tells him that he wants to stay at his house. And then the unthinkable happens: Jesus’ generosity completely takes the man aback and puts him with his back against the wall. Coming to his senses, Zacchaeus realizes that he has done wrong and decides to repay ‘with interest’!” Leo continued.“No one asked him for so much, not even the Mosaic law. But the fact is that his encounter with Christ transformed his heart, and then everything changed. Only generosity is so effective that it reveals to us the meaning of our humanity,” the pope emphasized.The pontiff pointed out that “when the pursuit of profit prevails, others are no longer people, they no longer have a face, they are just objects to be exploited; and so we end up losing ourselves and our souls. The conversion of those who engage in usury is just as important as closeness to those who suffer from usury.”This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>Political tensions surface amid celebrations honoring Venezuela’s 2 new saints</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Venezualans celebate their country’s two new saints during the canonization ceremony on Oct. 19, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

Vatican City, Oct 20, 2025 / 14:23 pm (CNA).
Underlying political tensions have surfaced among Venezuelans in Rome celebrating the recent canonization of the country’s first two saints, José Gregorio Hernández and Mother Carmen Rendiles Martínez.A Venezuelan government delegation led by Carmen Meléndez, mayor of Caracas, and hundreds of pilgrims from the Latin American nation were among the 70,000 people who attended the Oct. 19 canonization ceremony led by Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square.However, in the days prior to Venezuelans converging at the Vatican to celebrate their country’s newly-proclaimed saints, reports of evident discord between government officials and citizens regarding President Nicolás Maduro’s authoritarian regime have also emerged.Over the weekend, activists connected to the opposition political movement Vente Venezuela, led by 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado, shared posts on Instagram highlighting their cause to free hundreds of men and women political prisoners.The activists carried posters with photos of men and women detained by Maduro’s government with the slogan “Release All Political Prisoners” at an Oct. 18 protest in Piazza Venezia, a public square near the Vatican, and at the Oct. 19 canonization ceremony held in St. Peter’s Square. The Venezuelan government’s political agenda in Rome had also been called into question by the media in the days preceding the canonizations of the country’s first saints, with critics implying their presence at the Vatican is an attempt to project a positive image of national pride and unity under the Maduro regime.Last week, a scuffle broke out between Venezuelan Vatican journalist Edgar Beltrán and  Venezuelan businessman Ricardo Cisneros, a member of the Venezuelan government delegation present at the canonization, at an event held at the Lateran University of Rome to honor the two new saints.During the Oct. 17 event, Beltrán’s interview with the Vatican’s substitute for the Secretariat of State, Archbishop Edgar Robinson Peña Parra, was interrupted by Cisneros after the prelate was asked about the Maduro government’s “apparent politicization” of the canonizations, according to Catholic news outlet The Pillar.Undemocratic measures and human rights violations in Venezuela have continued to garner increasing international attention, particularly since January when Maduro was sworn in for a third term after contested presidential election results.Meanwhile, earlier this month opposition leader Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work in “promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela” and for “her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.”   On Monday, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin in a Mass of thanksgiving for the two saints held inside St. Peter’s Basilica urged Venezuelans to respect human rights and “create spaces for encounter and democratic coexistence.”“Only in this way, dear Venezuela, will you be able to respond to your calling for peace, if you build it on the foundations of justice, truth, freedom, and love,” the cardinal said in his Oct. 20 homily. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV: Lives of the newly canonized saints are ‘luminous signs of hope’</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Seven new saints were canonized on Oct. 19, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

ACI Prensa Staff, Oct 20, 2025 / 14:53 pm (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV on Monday highlighted the life testimony of the saints canonized Sunday, Oct. 19, as “luminous signs of hope” for today’s Catholics.“The men and women we proclaimed saints yesterday are luminous signs of hope for all of us, because they offered their lives for love of Christ and their brothers and sisters,” the pontiff said in his address to the pilgrims, representatives of the clergy, and civil authorities who had traveled to Rome to participate in the canonization of the seven new saints.Leo XIV expressed his hope that the canonization of Venezuela’s first two saints, Carmen Rendiles and José Gregorio Hernández, would be “a strong incentive for all Venezuelans to come together and recognize themselves as children and brothers and sisters of the same homeland, reflecting on the present and the future in the light of the virtues that these saints lived in a heroic manner.”Pointing to the faith of both saints, the pope emphasized that “God was present in their lives and transformed them, turning the simple existence of a normal person, like any one of us, into a lamp that illuminated everyone with a new light in their daily lives.”The Holy Father emphasized that these two saints, whose lives can illuminate the present, were “people very similar to ourselves, who lived confronting problems that are not unfamiliar to us and which we ourselves can face as they did, following their example.”The Holy Father also indicated that “if God is our eternal reward, our work and our struggles cannot end in goals that are not only unworthy and degrading but also ephemeral.”He also invited his listeners to recognize that “those who live alongside me — like me, like them — are called to the same holiness; I must therefore see them, above all, as brothers and sisters to be respected and loved, sharing the journey of life, supporting each other in difficulties and building the kingdom of God together with joy.”St. Ignatius Maloyan, a pastor after the heart of ChristRegarding the Armenian Catholic archbishop St. Ignatius Maloyan, Pope Leo XIV emphasized that he was “a pastor after Christ’s own heart, and in times of heavy difficulties, he did not abandon his flock; rather he encouraged them in order to strengthen their faith.”He also noted that “when he was asked to renounce his faith in exchange for freedom, he did not hesitate to choose his Lord, even to the point of shedding his own blood for God.”The Holy Father therefore prayed for the intercession of this saint “to renew the fervor of believers and bring fruits of reconciliation and peace for all.”St. Peter To Rot, defender of truths of the faithFor Leo XIV, St. Peter To Rot, the first native Papuan saint, offers “an inspiring example of steadfastness and fortitude in preaching the truths of the Gospel when confronted by difficulties and challenges, even threats to our lives.”The pope prayed that the example of this saint from Papua New Guinea “would encourage us to defend the truths of the faith, even at the cost of personal sacrifice, and to rely always on God in our trials.”Murdered at the age of 33 in 1945 for defending the sanctity of marriage, he demonstrated, according to the pontiff, “extraordinary courage by risking his life to carry out his apostolate in secret, because his pastoral work was prohibited by the occupying forces during the Second World War.”St. Maria Troncatti, an example of charityRegarding the new Salesian saint who dedicated her life to serving the Indigenous peoples of Ecuador, Pope Leo noted that “she cared for the bodies and hearts of those she assisted with the love and strength she drew from faith and prayer.”“Her truly tireless work,” the pontiff continued, “is an example for us of a charity that does not give up in the face of difficulties but rather transforms them into opportunities for free and total self-giving.”St. Vicenta Maria Poloni: Perseverance in service to the weakPope Leo XIV highlighted St. Vicenta Maria Poloni, founder of the Sisters of Mercy, for her compassion toward the sick and marginalized.Her example, the Holy Father explained, “encourages us to persist in daily service to the most fragile: It is precisely there that holiness of life flourishes!” he exclaimed.St. Bartolo Longo and love of Mary in the rosaryFinally, he emphasized that the Italian St. Bartolo Longo “devoted all his energy to works of corporal and spiritual mercy, promoting faith in Christ and affection for Mary through charity toward orphans, the poor, the desperate.”“Grateful to its founder, may the Shrine of Pompeii preserve and spread the fervor of St. Bartolo, apostle of the rosary. I wholeheartedly recommend this prayer to everyone, to priests, religious, families, and young people,” the pontiff encouraged.With this prayer, the Holy Father said, “we assimilate the Gospel and learn to practice it.”This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV meets clergy abuse survivors at Vatican</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ending Clergy Abuse board members and survivors hold a press conference after meeting with Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 20, 2025 in Rome. / Credit: Simone Padovani/Getty Images

Vatican City, Oct 20, 2025 / 12:21 pm (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV on Monday met with members of an international organization of clergy abuse survivors and advocates at the Vatican.Four victims and two advocates from Ending Clergy Abuse (ECA) — a coalition representing clergy sexual abuse survivors from more than 30 countries — had an hourlong conversation with Leo on Oct. 20. According to participants, it was the first time during his pontificate that the pope met with survivors of abuse.Gemma Hickey, ECA board president and survivor of clergy abuse, said that “this was a deeply meaningful conversation. Today we all felt heard.”The group said it was invited to the Vatican after sending a letter to the newly-elected pontiff. “We came not only to raise our concerns but also to explore how we might work together to ensure the protection of children and vulnerable adults around the world. We believe collaboration is possible — and necessary,” said Janet Aguti, the ECA board’s vice president.“The Church has a moral responsibility to support survivors and prevent future harm,” added Tim Law, ECA co-founder and board member from the U.S. “Our goal is not confrontation but accountability, transparency, and a willingness to walk together toward solutions.”The Vatican’s Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors last week released its second annual report on the Church’s safeguarding policies and procedures in which it urged heightened awareness of abuse and the need to offer reparations to victims.In an interview with Crux in July, Pope Leo said how to respond to the Church’s abuse crisis — including how to balance justice for victims with the rights of the accused — is “one of the many challenges that I’m trying to find a way to deal with.”“An authentic and deep sensitivity and compassion to the pain, the suffering that people have endured at the hands of Church ministers, whether that be priests or bishops, laity, religious men or women, catechists, etc. That’s an issue that is with us, and I think it needs to be treated with deep respect,” he said. ]]></description>
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<title>Anti&#45;Trump ‘No Kings’ Protests Supported by Socialist Orgs That Love Dictatorships</title>
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<title>Scandal&#45;Plagued Virginia AG Candidate Is Poster Child for What’s Wrong With Early Voting</title>
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The post Scandal-Plagued Virginia AG Candidate Is Poster Child for What’s Wrong With Early Voting appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<title>Trump Pledges to Make ‘Ninth’ Deal and End Russia&#45;Ukraine War</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/trump-pledges-to-make-ninth-deal-and-end-russia-ukraine-war</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump says he is confident a deal can be reached to end the war between Ukraine and Russia.   “I think that he... Read More
The post Trump Pledges to Make ‘Ninth’ Deal and End Russia-Ukraine War appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 09:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Jay Jones Hints at Just What Kind of Attorney General He Might Be</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/jay-jones-hints-at-just-what-kind-of-attorney-general-he-might-be</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ It is considered impolite to say, “We told you so.” However, after the debate Thursday between Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares and his Democrat challenger,... Read More
The post Jay Jones Hints at Just What Kind of Attorney General He Might Be appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump Delivered for ‘Pro&#45;Palestine’ Protesters, But Suddenly They’ve Gone Silent </title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/trump-delivered-for-pro-palestine-protesters-but-suddenly-theyve-gone-silent</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/trump-delivered-for-pro-palestine-protesters-but-suddenly-theyve-gone-silent</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ It took only about 24 hours after Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel for cries of “Free Palestine” to fill city streets as... Read More
The post Trump Delivered for ‘Pro-Palestine’ Protesters, But Suddenly They’ve Gone Silent  appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 09:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Swing&#45;District Republicans Counter Dems’ Health Care Arguments in Shutdown</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/swing-district-republicans-counter-dems-health-care-arguments-in-shutdown</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/swing-district-republicans-counter-dems-health-care-arguments-in-shutdown</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From the beginning of the federal government shutdown, Democrats have been messaging on health care, an issue that has yielded midterm success for the party... Read More
The post Swing-District Republicans Counter Dems’ Health Care Arguments in Shutdown appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Heritage Action to Take Back Richmond and Protect Virginia From ‘Extreme Leftists’</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/heritage-action-to-take-back-richmond-and-protect-virginia-from-extreme-leftists</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/heritage-action-to-take-back-richmond-and-protect-virginia-from-extreme-leftists</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Heritage Action is investing in winning key districts in Virginia away from “far-Left candidates backed by national progressive groups.” On Tuesday, Heritage Action announced the... Read More
The post Heritage Action to Take Back Richmond and Protect Virginia From ‘Extreme Leftists’ appeared first on The Daily Signal. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Senator Reveals What He Expects Will End Shutdown</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/senator-reveals-what-he-expects-will-end-shutdown</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/senator-reveals-what-he-expects-will-end-shutdown</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump has been the ultimate closer on major votes in this Congress, but has largely stayed out of talks to end the federal... Read More
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<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Violent Texts and Trump Dominate Virginia AG Debate</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/violent-texts-and-trump-dominate-virginia-ag-debate</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/violent-texts-and-trump-dominate-virginia-ag-debate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Virginia’s Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares kicked off the Thursday debate referencing text messages in which his Democrat opponent Jay Jones wished death on a... Read More
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<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump, Crime Loom Large in New York Mayor Debate. Here Are 4 Key Moments.</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/trump-crime-loom-large-in-new-york-mayor-debate-here-are-4-key-moments</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/trump-crime-loom-large-in-new-york-mayor-debate-here-are-4-key-moments</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Three candidates debated for the first time Thursday night in New York’s mayoral race. The election has garnered a significant amount of attention this year... Read More
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<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday  - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cardinal presides over act of reparation in St. Peter’s following desecration of altar</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/cardinal-presides-over-act-of-reparation-in-st-peters-following-desecration-of-altar</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/cardinal-presides-over-act-of-reparation-in-st-peters-following-desecration-of-altar</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The main altar at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, which was desecrated on Oct. 10, 2025. / Credit: Jorge Royan (CC BY-SA 3.0)

ACI Prensa Staff, Oct 13, 2025 / 17:43 pm (CNA).
Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica and vicar general of the pope for Vatican City, presided Oct. 13 over a penitential rite of reparation at the main altar of the church following a serious act of desecration that had taken place on Oct. 10.After a penitential procession that began at 12:45 p.m. local time, Gambetti sprinkled the altar with holy water and incensed it to purify it.The rite, attended by members of the chapter of the Vatican basilica, emphasized asking God for “forgiveness” for the desecration, Father Enzo Fortunato, director of communications for St. Peter’s Basilica, told ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner.On Friday, Oct. 10, a man whose identity has not been revealed was arrested by security guards after he climbed onto the Altar of the Confession, located under Bernini’s baldachin, and urinated on it while tourists looked on in astonishment.Pope Leo XIV expressed his consternation upon learning of the incident and asked Gambetti to perform an act of reparation to restore the sanctity of the place and ask forgiveness for what had happened.This is the second instance of desecration in St. Peter’s Basilica in less than a year. In February, a man severely damaged part of the main altar, breaking several candelabras. In June 2023, an individual of Polish origin stripped naked in the same place as a form of protest against the war in Ukraine. This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV sends antibiotics to children in Gaza</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/pope-leo-xiv-sends-antibiotics-to-children-in-gaza</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV greets a baby at his general audience in St. Peter&#039;s Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Vatican City, Oct 14, 2025 / 08:41 am (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV has sent 5,000 doses of antibiotics to the Gaza Strip in a humanitarian gesture aimed primarily at children and made possible by the recent reopening of key border crossings allowing the entry of aid.According to Vatican News, the shipment of the medicines began this week, following the ceasefire and the start of the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace deal.Israel is allowing the entry of up to 600 aid trucks per day, operated by the United Nations and authorized by international organizations, private sector actors, and donor countries. On Oct. 12, more than 170 trucks loaded with humanitarian aid crossed into Gaza, according to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).The shipment of antibiotics to Gaza was coordinated by the Office of the Papal Almoner, the Vatican dicastery charged with carrying out charitable works for the poor and those in need on behalf of the pope, and led by Cardinal Konrad Krajewski.“We are putting into practice the words of the apostolic exhortation Dilexi Te, dedicated to the poor,” Krajewski explained to Vatican News. “It is necessary to act, to pay attention to those in need.”Infant formula delivered to GazaCaritas Jerusalem has become one of the first humanitarian organizations to respond to the ceasefire in Gaza, quickly mobilizing to address the urgent needs of families and children throughout the Gaza Strip.Following the ceasefire, Caritas Jerusalem deployed its medical teams to deliver 10,000 bottles of infant formula to families with newborns and young children who had been deprived of basic nutrition during the months of conflict.The distribution was carried out through Caritas’ network of medical centers in Gaza, ensuring that the aid reached the most vulnerable communities quickly and safely, the Catholic organization reported.This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV meets Italian President Sergio Mattarella in first state visit to Italy</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV meets Italian President Sergio Mattarella during his first state visit to the country that surrounds Vatican City State on Oct. 14, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Rome Newsroom, Oct 14, 2025 / 12:06 pm (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV met with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinal Palace in Rome on Tuesday, highlighting the strong ties between the two states and the need to work toward lasting peace in every part of the world. Mattarella welcomed the Holy Father and his delegation, which included Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and President of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State Sister Raffaella Petrini, to his residence in Rome to strengthen the historic political ties between the Holy See and Italy.The Holy Father spoke of the “sincere friendship and fruitful mutual collaboration” between Italy and the popes and emphasized the need for the two states to contribute to multilateral peace processes in regions, including the Middle East and Europe.I “renew my heartfelt appeal that we continue to work to reestablish peace in every part of the world and that the principles of justice, equity, and cooperation among peoples — principles which form its irreplaceable foundation — be ever more cultivated and promoted,” he said in his Oct. 14 speech. Leo XIV commended the Italian government’s commitment to “alleviating situations of hardship caused by war and poverty,” particularly its efforts to support children in Gaza. “These are strong and effective contributions to building a dignified, peaceful, and prosperous coexistence for all members of the human family,” he said.Pope Leo XIV walks down a hall of the Quirinal Palace, the residence of Italian President Sergio Mattarella, during the pontiff&#039;s first state visit to Italy on Oct. 14, 2025. Credit: Vatican MediaOn Tuesday, the Holy Father donated 5,000 doses of antibiotics for children in Gaza following the opening of key humanitarian corridors into the city after the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal came into effect Monday.In light of the 800th anniversary of the death of Italy’s patron St. Francis of Assisi, in 2026, Leo also spoke about the “urgent issue of caring for our ‘common home.’”“St. Francis taught us to praise the Creator through respect for all creatures, proclaiming his message from the geographical heart of the [Italian] peninsula and transmitting it — through the beauty of his writings and the witness of his life and that of his brothers — across the generations down to us,” he said.“For this reason, I believe Italy has received, in a special way, the mission of transmitting to the nations a culture that recognizes the earth as ‘a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us,’” he continued, quoting Pope Francis’ encyclical letter Laudato Si’.Earlier this month, the Italian Senate approved a bill reinstating the Oct. 4 feast day of St. Francis of Assisi as a national holiday.Toward the end of his speech, the Holy Father noted Italy’s declining birth rate and called for a “concerted effort” to promote choices at all levels in favor of the family and to uphold and protect life “in all its phases.”“In particular, I wish to emphasize the importance of guaranteeing all families the indispensable support of dignified work, in fair conditions and with due attention to the needs related to motherhood and fatherhood,” he said.“Let us do everything possible to give confidence to families — especially young families —  so that they may look to the future with serenity and grow in harmony,” he continued.Italian President Sergio Mattarella spoke about the “unbreakable bond” between Italy and the Vatican in his welcome speech at the Quirinal Palace in Rome on Oct. 14, 2025. Credit: Vatican MediaIn his welcome speech, Mattarella spoke about the “unbreakable bond” between Italy and the Vatican and commended the work of the European Union’s founding fathers, “many of whom had a Christian background” and who rebuilt peace in the region after World War II. Recalling Pope Leo’s consistent messages of peace since his election, the Italian president said political leaders have the responsibility to “reject the glorification of conflict” and “foster dialogue and mutual understanding.”“This peace, as you emphasized, begins with each of us, and that is why it is so essential to disarm, unarm our hearts and disarm our words,” he said. ]]></description>
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<title>Vatican appoints judges to decide Rupnik sexual abuse case</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/vatican-appoints-judges-to-decide-rupnik-sexual-abuse-case</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/vatican-appoints-judges-to-decide-rupnik-sexual-abuse-case</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Father Marko Rupnik, SJ, in an interview with EWTN in 2020. / Credit: EWTN

Vatican City, Oct 13, 2025 / 12:23 pm (CNA).
The Vatican’s doctrine office announced Monday that a panel of five judges has been nominated to decide the disciplinary case against Father Marko Rupnik, accused of the sexual and psychological abuse of consecrated women under his spiritual care.The judges, appointed Oct. 9, do not hold any position in the Roman Curia — the Vatican’s governing body — to ensure their autonomy and independence in the penal judicial procedure, according to an Oct. 13 press release from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF).Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández, the head of the DDF, told journalists in July that the judges for the Rupnik case had been selected. The panel of judges includes both women and clerics.Fernández had said in an interview at the end of January that the dicastery had finished gathering information in the disciplinary case, had conducted a first review, and was working to put together an independent tribunal for the penal judicial procedure.Rupnik — a well-known artist with mosaics and paintings in hundreds of Catholic shrines and churches around the world — is accused of having committed sexual, psychological, and spiritual abuse against dozens of women religious in the 1980s and early 1990s.In May 2019, the then-Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith launched a criminal administrative process against Rupnik after the Society of Jesus reported credible complaints of abuse by the priest to the Vatican.One year later, the Vatican declared Rupnik to be in a state of “latae sententiae” excommunication for absolving an accomplice in a sin against the Sixth Commandment. His excommunication was lifted by Pope Francis after two weeks.The Society of Jesus subsequently expelled Rupnik from the religious congregation in June 2023 for his “stubborn refusal to observe the vow of obedience.”The DDF began to investigate the abuse accusations against Rupnik in October 2023, after Pope Francis lifted the statute of limitations. ]]></description>
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<title>World Mission Day: Leo XIV calls for supporting those who bring Christ to ends of earth</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/world-mission-day-leo-xiv-calls-for-supporting-those-who-bring-christ-to-ends-of-earth</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/world-mission-day-leo-xiv-calls-for-supporting-those-who-bring-christ-to-ends-of-earth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality on Oct. 12, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican City, Oct 13, 2025 / 14:12 pm (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV called on Catholics to support missionaries on World Mission Day, which will be celebrated on Oct. 19.In a video message released Oct. 13, the Holy Father — who served as a missionary bishop in the Peruvian Diocese of Chiclayo — stated that this day is an opportunity for the entire Catholic Church to unite in prayer for missionaries “and for the fruitfulness of their apostolic labors.”He shared his experience as a missionary in Peru, where he saw firsthand “how the faith, the prayer, and the generosity shown on World Mission Sunday can transform entire communities.”The pope invited every Catholic parish in the world to participate in World Mission Sunday, emphasizing that their prayers and support help proclaim the Gospel, “provide for pastoral and catechetical programs, help to build new churches, and care for the health and educational needs of our brothers and sisters in mission territories.”The pontiff also urged the faithful to reflect on their baptismal call “to be missionaries of hope among the peoples” and to renew their commitment “to the sweet and joyful task of bringing Christ Jesus our hope to the ends of the earth.”Pope Leo concluded his message by thanking the faithful for their support for Catholic missionaries around the world.This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. ]]></description>
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<title>Democrats Dragging Out Shutdown Hold Poor, Hungry Families Hostage</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/democrats-dragging-out-shutdown-hold-poor-hungry-families-hostage</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/democrats-dragging-out-shutdown-hold-poor-hungry-families-hostage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Progressives keep poor families trapped in a cycle of government dependency, and yet they continue to shut down the federal government—harming the very struggling Americans... Read More
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<title>Democrats Call Trump’s DOJ ‘Corrupt’ While Standing Knee&#45;Deep in Their Own</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/democrats-call-trumps-doj-corrupt-while-standing-knee-deep-in-their-own</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ If hypocrisy were a crime, half the Senate Judiciary Committee would be behind bars after Tuesday’s hearing with Attorney General Pam Bondi.  The proceeding was billed as... Read More
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<title>Want to Prevent Civil War? Trump Has the Right Idea</title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/want-to-prevent-civil-war-trump-has-the-right-idea</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/want-to-prevent-civil-war-trump-has-the-right-idea</guid>
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<title>Schumer’s Strange Strategy: Shut Down the Government to Grow the Government</title>
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<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/schumers-strange-strategy-shut-down-the-government-to-grow-the-government</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Over the past 10 days, the Senate has voted on the House-passed funding measure to reopen the government six times. Yet 44 left-wing senators, following... Read More
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<title>Campaign Professional Reacts to Katie Porter’s Press Meltdown  </title>
<link>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/campaign-professional-reacts-to-katie-porters-press-meltdown</link>
<guid>https://www.losangelesdaily.net/campaign-professional-reacts-to-katie-porters-press-meltdown</guid>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV: Joy does not have to be ‘free from suffering’</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims at his general audience in St. Peter&#039;s Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Vatican City, Oct 8, 2025 / 15:00 pm (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday warned against the claim that true joy “must be without wounds” or “trials,” saying pain is not the denial of God’s promise of love for his people.During his Oct. 8 general audience at the Vatican, the Holy Father said “there is an obstacle that often prevents us from recognizing Christ’s presence in our daily lives: the assumption that joy must be free from suffering.”Pope Leo XIV greets a baby at his general audience in St. Peter&#039;s Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNAContinuing his catechesis on the resurrection of Christ, the pope emphasized that God does not “impose himself loudly” but “waits patiently for the moment when our eyes will open to see his friendly face” in order to “transform disappointment into confident expectation.”Before hundreds of faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square, he asked for the grace to be able to notice the “humble and discreet presence” of Christ and to discover that “very pain, if inhabited by love, can become a place of communion.”The Holy Father began his catechesis on the Resurrection with the image of the disciples of Emmaus, who walked “sadly because they hoped for a different ending” and “for a Messiah who did not know the cross.”Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims at his general audience in St. Peter&#039;s Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNADespite having heard that the tomb is empty, the pope said the two disciples were “unable to smile” because they were unable to recognize God’s close presence. “But Jesus walks alongside them and patiently helps them understand that pain is not the denial of the promise, but the way through which God has manifested the measure of his love,” Leo said in his Wednesday catechesis. “Brothers and sisters, Christ’s resurrection teaches us that no history is so marked by disappointment or sin that it cannot be visited by hope,” he added. “No fall is definitive, no night is eternal, no wound is destined to remain open forever.” “However distant, lost, or unworthy we may feel, there is no distance that can extinguish the unfailing power of God’s love,” he continued.In times of disappointment, Leo XIV invited people to not give into despair but “to discover that beneath the ashes of disenchantment and weariness there is always a living ember, waiting only to be rekindled.”Pilgrims listen to Pope Leo XIV at his general audience in St. Peter&#039;s Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA“Instead, the Risen One is close to us precisely in the darkest places: in our failures, in our frayed relationships, in the daily struggles that weigh on our shoulders, in the doubts that discourage us. Nothing that we are, no fragment of our existence, is foreign to him,” he said.“Today, the risen Lord walks alongside each of us as we travel our paths — those of work and commitment, but also those of suffering and loneliness — and with infinite delicacy asks us to let him warm our hearts,” he added. Toward the conclusion of his address, the Holy Father asked people to pray for the grace to recognize Christ “as our companion on the road” in daily life. “And so, like the disciples of Emmaus, we too return to our homes with hearts burning with joy. A simple joy that does not erase wounds but illuminates them,” he said. “A joy that comes from the certainty that the Lord is alive, walks with us, and gives us the possibility to start again at every moment.” ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV joins Australian community in Rome for evening prayer</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV joins the Australian community for evening prayer at Domus Australia Catholic Chapel in Rome on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican City, Oct 6, 2025 / 16:43 pm (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV joined the Australian community for evening prayer at Domus Australia Catholic Chapel in Rome on Monday.Before praying vespers with approximately 150 people, the Holy Father blessed a restored painting of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii that was gifted to the chapel by soon-to-be saint Bartolo Longo.“Indeed, this devotion to our Blessed Mother holds a special place in my heart, so I am also happy to share this occasion with the Australian community,” the Holy Father said in a short homily.“It is my hope that this image … will inspire an ever greater devotion to her among the residents of the Domus and those who visit as pilgrims, as well as the members of the local community,” he added.Pope Leo XIV joins the Australian community for evening prayer at Domus Australia Catholic Chapel in Rome on Oct. 6, 2025. Credit: Vatican MediaIn light of the Church’s jubilee year dedicated to the theological virtue of hope, Leo encouraged those praying with him on Monday to be inspired by the example of the Mother of God.“Mary embodied that virtue through her trust that God would fulfill his promises,” he said. “This hope, in turn, gave her the strength and courage to spend her life willingly for the sake of the Gospel and abandon herself entirely to God’s will.”In his homily, the Holy Father emphasized the significance for “daily fidelity” to God even though “we do not know what the future holds.”“God never delays; we are the ones who have to learn to trust, even if it requires patience and perseverance. God’s timing is always perfect,” he said.“God always comes to save and liberate us,” he added.Turning to the writings of St. Augustine, Leo said the early Church Father reminds Christians that God’s plan and purpose for each person is salvation and eternal life. “God created us without us, but he will not save us without us,” he said, quoting St. Augustine. “Thus, we are called to cooperate with him by living out a life of grace as his sons and daughters, making our own contribution to the plan of salvation.”Moreover, the Holy Father said God did not “come simply to redeem us from slavery to sin” but to become children of God and “free our hearts” to accept his love. “God our Father ‘chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world … he destined us in love to be his sons and daughters through Jesus Christ,’” he said, citing a passage of St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians.Before concluding vespers, Leo entrusted the Australian community living in Rome to the Blessed Virgin Mary.“As you venerate Our Lady of Pompeii at the Domus Australia, it is my prayer that you also will be strengthened by the Holy Spirit in your own service to the Lord and his Church, and that you may bear much fruit, fruit that will last,” he said. ]]></description>
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<title>UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV recalls Palestinians killed since Oct. 7 Hamas attack</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV answers questions from the media outside Castel Gandolfo in Italy on Oct. 7, 2025. / Credit: Hannah Brockhaus/CNA

Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Oct 7, 2025 / 11:58 am (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV called Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, an act of terrorism that cannot be tolerated and lamented the large number of Palestinian lives lost during “a painful two years.”Addressing a group of journalists just outside his Castel Gandolfo residence, Villa Barberini, on Oct. 7, the pope said: “Two years ago it was a terroristic attack. ... more than 200 people killed.”“We really need to think hard about how much hatred there is in the world and start with ourselves, asking why it exists and what we can do about it,” he added. “Then, in two years, 60,000–67,000 Palestinians have been killed. It really makes you think about how much violence there is and how good it is to promote peace.”Leo answered questions from journalists as he left Castel Gandolfo to return to the Vatican. He has spent every Tuesday at the papal retreat, located 18 miles south of Rome, since Sept. 9.“It is certain that we cannot accept groups that cause terrorism; we must always reject this style of hatred in the world,” the pope said, noting as well that antisemitism is also on the rise.He pointed out that he has asked the Church to pray in a special way for peace during the month of October.“We must respect the dignity of everyone. This is the message of the Church,” he said.The pope declined to answer a question about ICE raids in Chicago. “I prefer not to comment at this time about choices made, about political choices, in the United States,” he said.In the three-and-a-half minute exchange with journalists, Leo also commented briefly on his first international trip to Turkey and Lebanon Nov. 27–Dec. 2, announced by the Vatican on Tuesday.The visit to the historic site of Nicaea in Turkey for the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea will be a “historic moment,” he said, “but it is not to look back, it is to move forward.”He called it a moment “of unity in the faith for all Christians” and pointed out that his predecessor, Francis, was hoping to make the trip to Turkey himself. In Lebanon, there will be “the opportunity to proclaim once again the message of peace in the Middle East, in a country that has suffered so much,” Leo said.“Pope Francis wanted to go there too,” the pontiff added, “he wanted to reach out to the people who are living after the explosion, after all they have suffered. We will try to bring this message of peace and hope.”Looking ahead to the Oct. 9 release of his first apostolic exhortation, Dilexi Te, which will be on the topic of poverty, Leo said, “that is the message of the Gospel.”“Ultimately, whatever the pope says or announces must always be rooted in the Gospel. That is what we want to try to do,” he said.This story was updated on Oct. 7, 2025, at 12:35 p.m. ET. ]]></description>
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<title>UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV to make first international trip, to Turkey and Lebanon</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims gathered for the Mass for the Jubilee of Catechists on Sept. 28, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican City, Oct 7, 2025 / 07:08 am (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV will visit Turkey and Lebanon in the first apostolic journey of his pontificate, to take place from Nov. 27 to Dec. 2, the Vatican announced Tuesday.Holy See Press Office Director Matteo Bruni said the pope accepted the invitations of the “Head of State and Ecclesiastical Authorities” of both countries in an Oct. 7 statement released by the Vatican.During the six-day papal trip, the Holy Father will visit the Turkish city of Iznek to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, an ecumenical milestone in Church history that led to the formulation of the Nicene Creed.According to a media release published by the Ecumenical Patriarchate on Tuesday, Pope Leo will undertake a joint pilgrimage with Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople to Nicaea on Nov. 28 before spending two days in the Phanar, the headquarters of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul, where he and Bartholomew will celebrate the feast day of St. Andrew the Apostle on Nov. 30.Leo will be the fifth pope to visit Turkey. Early in his pontificate, Pope Francis visited the Middle Eastern nation in 2014 to strengthen the Church’s interreligious dialogue with Orthodox and Muslim leaders.The last papal visit to Lebanon was made by Pope Benedict XVI from Sept. 14–16, 2012, more than one year after the outbreak of the Syrian civil war.The Assembly of the Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops in Lebanon issued a statement on Tuesday expressing their gratitude to Pope Leo for his “fatherly love and special concern” for the Lebanese people.“We receive this historic event with great joy and renewed hope, praying this apostolic visit may bring Lebanon peace and stability, and that it may be a sign of unity for all Lebanese Christians and Muslims alike, in this delicate phase of our nation’s history,” the statement read.Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said the pope’s visit will deepen the “unwavering trust” between Lebanon and the Vatican and a sign of peace in a country of diverse religions and cultures.“All Lebanese — Christians and Muslims alike, from every sect and community — are preparing to receive him with sincere joy and rare national unity that reflects the true image of Lebanon,” Aoun said on Tuesday.“Lebanon — its leadership and its people — looks to this visit with great hope at a time when challenges are growing on every level,” he added.According to a 2024 UNHCR (U.N. refugee agency) report, Lebanon hosts the largest number of refugees per capita and per square kilometer in the world, including approximately 1.5 million Syrian refugees.This story was updated on Oct. 7, 2025, at 9:19 a.m. ET. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo thanks Knights of Columbus for generosity to Vatican, service to communities</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV shakes hands with Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly during an audience with Knights of Columbus leadership at the Vatican on Oct. 6, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican City, Oct 6, 2025 / 12:24 pm (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV on Monday met with leaders of the Knights of Columbus, whom he thanked for their generosity to the Vatican and their dedicated service to local communities in the United States. He also expressed his “profound gratitude” for the Knights’ funding of the restorations of Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s baldacchino and monument of the Chair of St. Peter in St. Peter’s Basilica, completed last year. Such contributions are “a visible sign of your continued devotion to the vicar of Christ,” the pontiff said, addressing members of the board of directors and their families in the Apostolic Palace’s Hall of the Consistory. “Throughout its history, the order has supported the charitable work of the Roman pontiff in a variety of ways, including through the ‘Vicarius Christi’ Fund, which allows him to express solidarity with the poor and most vulnerable throughout the world,” Leo continued.  The pope noted that local Knights councils “seek to bring the compassion and love of the Lord into your local communities, including through your efforts to uphold the sanctity of human life in all of its stages, to assist victims of war and natural disasters, and also to support priestly vocations.”  The Knights of Columbus is a lay Catholic men’s organization with more than 2.1 million members worldwide. It was founded by Blessed Michael McGivney in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1882. The pope also sent a video greeting to the Knights of Columbus during their 143rd Supreme Convention in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 5. On July 4, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly and Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore met Pope Leo for the first time in a private audience at the Vatican. ]]></description>
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