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The Holy Father Urges Journalists to Report with Integrity, Especially During Conflicts

The Holy Father Urges Journalists to Report with Integrity, Especially During Conflicts

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Pope Leo XIV told Italian television journalists that information must serve truth and the human person, not power, especially in times of war. Speaking on Monday to a news outlet, the Holy Father warned that journalism faces a grave moral test when conflict intensifies: it must resist becoming propaganda and instead keep its attention fixed […]
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Pope Leo XIV: Protection of the Innocent is a Vital Part of the Church’s Mission

Pope Leo XIV: Protection of the Innocent is a Vital Part of the Church’s Mission

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Addressing the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors during its plenary assembly at the Vatican, the Holy Father expressed gratitude for their work and emphasized that safeguarding minors and vulnerable people must be embraced throughout the Church as a true culture of care. The Pope explained that preventing abuse cannot be reduced to policies […]
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As Conflict in Iran Ignites, the Pope Reminds World Powers of their Responsibility to Sow Peace and Stability

As Conflict in Iran Ignites, the Pope Reminds World Powers of their Responsibility to Sow Peace and Stability

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As violence intensifies in the Middle East, Pope Leo XIV has renewed the Church’s urgent call for peace rooted in moral responsibility and authentic dialogue. Speaking during his Sunday Angelus address, the Holy Father expressed deep concern over the rapidly escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. In recent days, joint airstrikes carried […]
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Cognitive Benefits of Handwriting

Cognitive Benefits of Handwriting

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New research suggests improving cognition might be as simple as putting pen to paper. A study from Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome suggests that handwriting “remains an important tool for learning and memory retention” – especially in young people. The study analyzed a “wide range of neuroimaging and electrophysiological studies to understand […]
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