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  1. From the Church and the Pope

Pope's Prayer Intention for December 2025

From the Church and the Pope 12/01/2025

Let us pray that Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially in the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation and hope.

Solemnity of Christ the King

From the Church and the Pope 11/21/2025

On Sunday, 23 November, we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, which marks the end of the liturgical year.

20 Highlights From “Dilexi te,” on Love for the Poor

From the Church and the Pope 11/14/2025

Pope Leo XIV reminds us that charity “is the source that must inspire and guide every effort to resolve the structural causes of poverty.” In the apostolic exhortation “Dilexi te,” he offers a reflection in continuity with the encyclical “Dilexit nos.” Below are several key points from this letter for personal reflection.

“Hope keeps us walking in difficulty”

From the Church and the Pope 11/26/2025
Catechesis on hope: Hoping in life in order to beget life

In his 26 November general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about how Christ, who is life, invites us to generate life and give our lives with Him.

“Christian hope responds to all the challenges of humanity”

From the Church and the Pope 11/19/2025
Catechesis on hope: Easter spirituality & integral ecology

In his 19 November general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about integral ecology.

“Brothers and sisters support each other in hardship”

From the Church and the Pope 11/12/2025
Catechesis on hope: "Love one another as I have loved you

In his 12 November general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about fraternity.

Apostolic Journey to Turkey and Lebanon

From the Church and the Pope 11/26/2025

From 27 November to 2 December, Pope Leo XIV will make his first apostolic journey to Turkey and Lebanon. Among the main events, he will undertake a pilgrimage to İznik (Turkey) on the occasion of the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea.

Pope's Prayer Intention for November 2025

From the Church and the Pope 11/17/2025

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.

“Paschal hope does not disappoint”

From the Church and the Pope 11/05/2025
Catechesis on hope: Hope in everyday life

In his 5 November general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about Easter, which gives hope to everyday life.

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