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Pope Leo XIV is signaling a move towards traditional values and harmony within the Catholic Church, contrasting with the reformist and modernizing tendencies associated with Pope Francis, and emphasizing the Church's resistance to secular influences like AI and DEI.
Cardinal Harvey closed the Holy Door at St. Paul’s Outside the Walls, emphasizing that hope is rooted in trust in God's mercy and the salvation already given through Christ, encouraging believers to continue on a path of conversion, humility, and witness in a world marked by crises and conflicts.
The Jubilee Year 2025 concludes with the closing of Holy Doors in Rome's basilicas, emphasizing hope and renewal, with the final Holy Door closing at St. Peter's Basilica on Epiphany 2026, led by Pope Francis.
The article reviews some of the most notable figures who died in 2025, including Pope Francis, Jane Goodall, Giorgio Armani, and others from various fields such as religion, science, arts, and politics.
Pope Leo XIV visited the Basilica of St. Mary Major to pray at the tomb of Pope Francis and the Salus Populi Romani icon, paying homage and offering prayers for his predecessor and recent deceased church leaders, while also celebrating a Mass for Pope Francis and others who have passed away.
Senator Dick Durbin declined a lifetime achievement award from the Chicago Archdiocese amid controversy over his pro-choice stance, with some bishops opposing the honor due to his support for abortion rights. Cardinal Cupich initially defended the award, citing dialogue with politicians, but ultimately withdrew it following internal and Vatican pressure, highlighting ongoing tensions within the Catholic community over political and moral issues.
Pope Francis called for peace and an end to violence in Gaza during the Angelus, emphasizing the need to respect human dignity and urging a ceasefire amid ongoing Israeli military actions and civilian suffering in Gaza.
Approximately 1,400 LGBTQ+ Catholics from 20 countries participated in the first officially recognized LGBTQ+ pilgrimage to the Vatican during the Jubilee Year, symbolizing inclusion and reconciliation, although the Vatican maintains traditional views on marriage and has not publicly addressed recent developments or the new Pope's stance.
Hundreds of LGBTQ+ Catholics participated in a Holy Year pilgrimage to Rome, celebrating increased acceptance within the Catholic Church, largely attributed to Pope Francis' more inclusive stance, although the Vatican did not explicitly endorse the event.
Hundreds of LGBTQ+ Catholics participated in a Holy Year pilgrimage to Rome, celebrating increased acceptance in the Catholic Church, largely attributed to Pope Francis's inclusive stance, despite official church teachings remaining unchanged.
On the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, Pope Leo XIV calls for renewed global efforts towards lasting peace, condemning nuclear arms as a betrayal of human dignity and urging the international community to reject the illusion of security through mutual destruction, emphasizing justice, fraternity, and disarmament.
Rome hosts a Jubilee of Youth with one million young pilgrims from 146 countries gathering at key sites like St. Peter’s Basilica, Circus Maximus, and Tor Vergata, symbolizing the connection between the city's historical and spiritual centers and its peripheries, emphasizing faith, hope, and community.
An Israeli strike on Gaza's Holy Family church killed three people, including a parish priest who was a close confidant of Pope Francis, and injured others amid ongoing conflict, highlighting the devastating impact on civilians and religious sites in Gaza.
A strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza injured several, including parish priest Fr. Gabriel Romanelli, and damaged the only Catholic church in Gaza amid ongoing conflict, with Italy blaming Israel for the attack. The church has been a significant spiritual refuge during the Gaza war, which has resulted in thousands of Palestinian casualties and ongoing hostages.
Pope Leo XIV is returning to Castel Gandolfo for a two-week summer stay, reviving a 400-year-old papal tradition and boosting local tourism, after Pope Francis's decision to stop visiting the town for summer breaks.