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There are many things about Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta that could be called heroic - her tireless service to the world's most rejected and her courageous witness to millions of what it is to live the Gospel, just to name a couple.
Memorial Day is fast approaching and for many people it happens to be a day off work. Trips have been planned and parties organized, yet many people forget that Memorial Day is not intended to be an occasion of jubilation. Memorial Day has always been intended to serve as a day to remember those who died in war.
In the rich history of the papacy, the name 'Leo' has been carried by some of the most impactful leaders of the Catholic Church, with the first Pope Leo, now known as St. Leo the Great, and the newly elected Pope Leo XIV standing as two notable figures. While separated by over a millennium, there are striking aspects of their leadership that may invite comparison.
On May 8, 2025, the conclave of the College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Taking the name Pope Leo XIV, he is the first American-born pope in history and the first member of the Augustinian Order to be elected pope since Pope Eugene IV in the 15th century.
In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, the College of Cardinals has elected Robert Prevost as the 267th pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. He is the first American to ascend to the papacy, marking a significant shift in the global reach and influence of the Church.
When a pope passes away or resigns, the Catholic Church follows a sacred process to choose his successor.
As the Church prepares for the funeral Mass of Pope Francis on April 26, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles invites the faithful to join in a special Memorial Mass to honor and give thanks for his life and papal ministry. Archbishop Jose H. Gomez will celebrate this Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on Friday, April 25 at 12:10 p.m. All are welcome to gather in prayerful remembrance of the Holy Father. VIEW LIVESTREAM HERE: https://lacatholics.org/pope-francis/ The funeral ...
His Holiness Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church and the first from Latin America, died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88.
This Easter, make sure to take a moment with your family to thank Jesus for his amazing sacrifice.