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Pope Leo XIV: Universities Must Seek Truth and Form the Whole Person

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Pope Leo XIV with Archbishop Juan Nsue Edjang Mayé of Malabo at the Leo XIV Campus of the National University of Equatorial Guinea on April 21, 2026.

At the inauguration of a new campus named in his honor in Equatorial Guinea, the pope urged the education of young people in truth, responsibility, and service to the common good.

Meet the Pathologist Performing Autopsies on the Great Saints

Dr. Philippe Charlier examines human bones at the Biblical School of Jerusalem.

French physician Philippe Charlier, the ‘Hercule Poirot of forensic science,’ was able to reconstruct the face of Mary Magdalene and is currently researching the mysterious ‘odor of sanctity.’

Remembering Pope Francis: 9 Moments That Defined His Legacy

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Pope Francis kisses a baby during his weekly General Audience May 10, 2023.

On the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ death, we remember the late pontiff and some of the most significant moments of his papacy.

Pope Leo XIV Recalls Pope Francis a Year After His Death

Pope Leo XIV speaks to reporters on the papal flight to Equatorial Guinea on April 21, 2026.

During the flight from Angola to Equatorial Guinea, Leo praised his predecessor's concern for the poor and his message of mercy and fraternity.

What the World Missed When the Pope Returned to St. Augustine’s Homeland

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The Roman ruins of the ancient city of Hippo stand in the foreground, with the Basilica of St. Augustine rising in the background in Annaba, Algeria.

COMMENTARY: At the Basilica of St. Augustine, Pope Leo XIV pointed beyond the headlines and recalled Augustine’s vision of the human heart — restless and seeking its rest in God.

Hundreds of Men to Be Ordained in US in 2026

Priestly ordination underway in St. Peter’s Basilica, April 25, 2021.

Ordinands on average are 33 years old and are lifelong Catholics preparing for diocesan ministry, according to the 2026 survey by The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA).