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Creation Crying Out, Pope Says in New Message to COP30
The Holy Father urges global leaders to treat ecological harm as a moral priority. He highlights how environmental damage affects vulnerable communities and calls for stronger international cooperation before COP30.
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Pope Leo XIV Assures Poor They Are Loved, Calls Governments to Act
On the World Day of the Poor, Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass with thousands in St. Peter’s Basilica and joined a luncheon for the marginalized, including migrants and the unhoused. He reminded us that God stands “with the little ones, orphans, strangers and widows” and that poverty often reflects structural injustice rather than personal failure. He then called on heads of state and national leaders to answer the cry of the poor, arguing that “there can be no peace without justice.”
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Faith-Filled Responses to Immigration Enforcement
This article, from the Maryknoll Office of Global Concerns, examines faith based responses to aggressive enforcement actions in the United States. It highlights communities that accompany migrants, promote legal resources, and resist practices that harm families.
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On November 13, 2025, Catholics across the U.S. gathered in public vigils and prayer services as part of the “One Church, One Family” campaign — an act of solidarity with migrants and asylum-seekers. The campaign coincided with the feast of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini and invited parishes to host rosaries, Masses, and prayer outside detention or immigration enforcement sites. You can find a collection of links to media pieces and resources here.
Pope Leo XIV on the Spiritual Needs of Detained Migrants
The Pope noted the importance of pastoral care in detention centers. He urged chaplains and volunteers to accompany migrants with consistency and respect, and called for policies that protect families.
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Pope Leo XIV Highlights the Laudato Si’ Action Platform at International Conference
The Holy Father underscored the urgency of ecological conversion and affirmed the role of the Laudato Si’ Action Platform as a concrete tool for global Catholic action. His remarks focused on protecting vulnerable communities and strengthening long term creation care commitments.
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U.S. Bishops Advance Sainthood Cause for Jesuit Father Richard Thomas
On November 11, 2025, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops voted overwhelmingly to advance the canonization cause of Father Richard Thomas, SJ. Known affectionately as “Father Rick,” he dedicated his ministry to serving migrants, children, and low-income families in the U.S.-Mexico border region.
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