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Archbishop Dermot Farrell of the Dublin Archdiocese holds up the decree on Nov. 14, 2025, that Pope Leo XIV sent him granting his request that St. Mary’s Pro Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Dublin be designated as the cathedral Church of the archdiocese.

Joy in Dublin as papal designation gives city first Catholic cathedral since Reformation

Nov 21, 2025

By Patrick J. Passmore

Pope Leo XIV formally designated St. Mary’s Pro Cathedral as the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Dublin, ending 200 years... Read more

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The image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, Mexico.

Fact or fiction? 9 popular myths about Our Lady of Guadalupe

Pope Leo XIV receives members of the Pontifical Institute of Christian Archaeology on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Clementine Hall of the Vatican.

Pope Leo calls for promoting ‘cultural diplomacy’ to overcome borders and prejudices

Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the Vatican.

Vatican conference: Our Lady of Guadalupe in light of doctrinal note on titles of Mary

The plenary assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops gets underway on Nov. 11, 2025, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront. First row, left to right: Father Michael J.K. Fuller, general secretary; Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president, and Archbishop William E. Lori, vice president.

U.S. bishops, Catholic groups denounce DHS rule change for migrant workers

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Poll: Majority of U.S. Catholics support death penalty despite catechism

With Speaker of the House Mike Johnson by his side, President Donald Trump speaks to the press following a House Republican meeting at the U.S. Capitol on May 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

Poll: Most Catholic voters support Trump, deportations despite bishops’ concern

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful in Piazza della Libertà in August 2025.

Poll: 70% of American Catholics view Pope Leo XIV favorably, only 4% unfavorably

The Trump administration’s Religious Liberty Commission meets in Washington, D.C., on Monday, June 16, 2025.

Religious Liberty Commission hears testimony of religious freedom concerns in military

Tom Vander Woude with baby Joseph “Josie” Vander Woude.

St. Gianna Molla award to go to Catholic father, farmer, potential saint 

Former archbishop's palace in Mexico City.

The place where image of Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared on Juan Diego’s cloak

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