Join our Ecclesiastical Assistant live from St. Peter’s Square as he shares his reflections and first-hand experience of the historic moment when Pope Leo XIV was announced to the world. A day of joy, faith, and unity as the bells rang and the crowds rejoiced!
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PERU: Catholic charity reveals history of partnership with Leo XIV
A Catholic charity helping suffering Christians worldwide has highlighted its long-standing – and fruitful – collaboration with the new pontiff. Regina Lynch, Executive President at Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) (International), said that the charity worked closely with Pope Leo XIV during his time as apostolic administrator of Callao and bishop of Chiclayo […]
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VATICAN: Habemus papam!
An international papal charity has expressed its joy over the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV – the 267th leader of the Catholic Church. He was elected this evening (8th May) during the fourth ballot held by the conclave, which consisted of 133 Cardinal electors. ACN (UK) national director Dr Caroline Hull […]
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Your invitation to join us on the Aid to the Church in Need 2025 Pilgrimage York and Yorkshire are at the heart of the English story of Christianity and Catholicism. In exploring York and its surroundings towns: Ripon and Beverley, and the site of the Cistercian Monastery at Fountains we will deepen our understanding of […]
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