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Pope Leo XIV says ‘pro-life’ stance goes beyond abortion

Pope Leo XIV said being "pro-life" should extend beyond opposing abortion, citing compassion for immigrants and opposition to the death penalty. Read More

Pope Leo XIV: Fraternity is ‘one of the great challenges for contemporary humanity’

Pope Leo XIV reflected on the world’s need for fraternity — a gift from Christ that frees us from selfishness and division — during the general audience. Read More

Border Report Live: Pope Leo XIV ‘tears up’ watching video on plight of migrants in US

Few world leaders nowadays are putting out the welcome mat for migrants. Instead, many are painting them as criminals, freeloaders or a threat to jobs or national security, immigration advocates say. Read More

Pope Leo XIV is fighting a war for the Gospel, not politics

In such a world, the pope argues those left behind are the poor and migrants whom he singles out for particular care. In a recent speech, the pontiff decried the “inhuman measures” that treat migrants ... Read More

Pope Leo decries opioid crisis, gambling, cruelty toward migrants in major speech on new social ills

Pope Leo XIV holds a decorated piece of textile during a gathering of popular movements as part of their Jubilee in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican Oct. 23, 2025. Credit: CNS photo/Vatican ... Read More

Pope: Opioid crisis, cruelty toward migrants are new social ills

The current abuse of vulnerable migrants is not the legitimate exercise of national sovereignty, Pope Leo XIV said, but rather it represents a serious crime being committed or tolerated by the ... Read More