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Pope Leo XIV faces limits on changing the Catholic Church − but Francis made reforms that set the stage for larger changes
Every pope brings a distinct vision and agenda for leading the church. Making change is difficult in the Catholic Church, but ...
‘Pope of the people’: Wilmington Catholic church reacts to first American pontiff
The white smoke began pouring out of the Sistine Chapel’s chimney Thursday afternoon, alerting the world that a new pope had ...
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New American pope inherits US Church that grew more conservative under Francis
During Francis’ pontificate, the Catholic Church in the United States was torn between reform-minded factions and a staunchly ...
Catholic Bishops Defy New US State Law To Report Child Abuse
Catholic priests in Washington State may risk either excommunication or jail time as a result of a new child abuse reporting ...
Denver's Catholic community reacts to first American pope: "Very exciting. It's overwhelming"
The bells of the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Denver sang out in joy Thursday morning because, ...
New Jersey Catholic bishop says diocese will no longer oppose investigation into abuse allegations
The Catholic bishop of a New Jersey diocese says he would no longer oppose a state grand jury investigation of clergy sexual ...
Local Catholic church leaders, members react to announcement of first American Pope
MOBILE, Ala. ( WALA )- On Thursday, applause erupted at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Mobile as men, women and students ...
Pope Leo says Church must illuminate 'dark nights of this world' in first Mass
Pope Leo XIV will begin his first full day as the new pontiff of the Catholic Church by celebrating Mass on Friday at the ...
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The Immaculate Conception
The Catechism of the Catholic Church says of the Immaculate Conception of Mary: 490. To become the mother of the Savior, Mary "was enriched by God with gifts appropriate to such a role".