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Pope Leo's Corpus Christi Mass and procession in Madrid draws 1. 2 million
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (453+ words) MADRID (OSV News) -- More than 1. 2 million people filled the streets of Madrid as Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass and led a Eucharistic procession through the heart of the Spanish capital June 7 for the solemnity of Corpus Christi, the liturgical feast…...
'Be human as Christ is,' Pope Leo XIV tells half a million youth in Madrid. Published Jun. 7 2026. World.
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (120+ words) The Boston Pilot 'Be human as Christ is,' Pope Leo XIV tells half a million youth in Madrid by Ines San Martin, OSV News Listen to this article now MADRID (OSV News) -- Pope Leo XIV urged half a million young…...
Pope Leo's Corpus Christi Mass and procession in Madrid draws 1. 2 million. Published Jun. 7 2026. Nation.
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (151+ words) The Boston Pilot Pope Leo's Corpus Christi Mass and procession in Madrid draws 1. 2 million by Courtney Mares, OSV News Listen to this article now MADRID (OSV News) -- More than 1. 2 million people filled the streets of Madrid as Pope Leo XIV…...
Catholic Charities gala raises record amount to aid those in need
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (277+ words) BOSTON -- A pregnant survivor of domestic violence who lived in a storage unit while caring for her three-year-old daughter. A Brockton woman who took cold showers to save heating oil for her 95-year-old mother. An asylum seeker with no criminal…...
Obituary: Father Joseph G. Arsenault, former parochial vicar in Abington
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (87+ words) The Boston Pilot Obituary: Father Joseph G. Arsenault, former parochial vicar in Abington by Father Robert M. O'Grady Listen to this article now He had only one assignment as a priest of the archdiocese, parochial vicar at St. Bridget Parish, Abington (2008-2011). His…...
Pope Leo encyclical on AI shows need for humanity in healthcare, says expert. Published Jun. 3 2026. Nation.
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (173+ words) The Boston Pilot Pope Leo encyclical on AI shows need for humanity in healthcare, says expert by Gina Christian, OSV News Listen to this article now (OSV News) -- Shortly after the May 25 release of Pope Leo XIV's encyclical "Magnifica Humanitas,…...
US bishops' child protection report shows 'historic milestone,' but flags warning signs
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (306+ words) (OSV News) -- An annual report from the nation's Catholic bishops shows that more than 1, 000 allegations of child sexual abuse were reported in U. S. dioceses during the 2025 fiscal year, with just over 2% involving individuals who were minors in that period. In addition,…...
Pope Leo names EWTN's Montse Alvarado as prefect of Vatican Dicastery for Communication
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (128+ words) The Boston Pilot Pope Leo names EWTN's Montse Alvarado as prefect of Vatican Dicastery for Communication by Courtney Mares, OSV News Listen to this article now (OSV News) -- Pope Leo XIV appointed Maria Montserrat "Montse" Alvarado, president and chief operating…...
Pope Leo XIV's common ministry with Mother Cabrini: a heart for migrants and refugees
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (266+ words) CHICAGO (OSV News) -- When Pope Leo XIV goes to Pavia, Italy, on June 20 to venerate St. Augustine's remains, he's scheduled to take a half-hour detour to also venerate another saint. Pavia is near Sant'Angelo Lodigiano, the birthplace of St. Frances…...
Pope's slavery apology 'proper and just,' says bishop who heads National Black Catholic Congress
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (244+ words) (OSV News) -- Pope Leo XIV's acknowledgment of the Church's role in slavery is 'only proper and just,' said Bishop Roy E. Campbell Jr. , who is president of the National Black Catholic Congress. And the task ahead is to take concrete action…...