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Pope Leo XIV greets people as he arrives in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, July 6, 2025, after reciting the Angelus at the Vatican. (CNS/Vatican Media)
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Norah O'Donnell hopes Pope Leo XIV moves the church forward for women

Norah O’Donnell
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The Leo Chronicles: Letters for Leo

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Sr. Mary Courtney visits a patient. Courtney is a member of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa. (Derrick Silimina)

Q&A with Sr. Mary Courtney, fighting HIV/AIDS, supporting mental health in Zambia

Damage can be seen next to the cross on the roof of the Holy Family Church in Gaza after it was hit in an attack July 17, 2025. At least three people died and another 10 were injured, including the parish priest, Father Gabriel Romanelli, who sustained a slight injury to his right leg. (CNS/Courtesy of Aid to the Church in Need, UK)
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Palestinian leader calls pope as Gaza pastor recounts Israeli shelling of church

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