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Joseph Karam (far left) arrived with his parents, his aunt and uncle, and a group of about 90 Lebanese-Americans from across the United States — all drawn by the significance of witnessing Pope Leo’s first international visit and experiencing it on Lebanese soil — for Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lebanon from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2, 2025.

Youth, migrant workers, and peacekeepers reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lebanon

Dec 5, 2025

Pope Leo XIV’s Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 trip to Lebanon has left a deep impression across the country and beyond.

Grand prize-winning piece by Janielle Perez is on display at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., until Jan. 11, 2026. Perez is a student at Resurrection Catholic School in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Young artists’ images of Nativity win awards from Missionary Childhood Association

Dec 5, 2025

Children across the U.S. received awards for their artwork portraying the Nativity of Jesus in Washington, D.C. 

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Pope Leo XIV among the most viewed and searched on Wikipedia and Google in 2025

Dec 5, 2025

Pope Leo XIV’s profile is among the most viewed pages on the digital encyclopedia Wikipedia and was one of the most searched terms on Google in 2025.

Singer Michael Bublé called meeting Pope Leo XIV on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, “one of the greatest moments of my life,” adding that as he prepares to headline the Vatican’s annual Christmas concert for the poor, he hopes his example will encourage more people to speak openly about their faith.

Michael Bublé calls meeting Pope Leo XIV ‘one of the greatest moments of my life’

Dec 5, 2025

Michael Bublé called meeting Pope Leo XIV on Friday “one of the greatest moments of my life” as he prepares to headline the Vatican’s Christmas concert for the poor.

Pope Leo XIV meets with members of the Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice Foundation and the Strategic Alliance of Catholic Research Universities on Dec. 5, 2025.

How can AI serve the common good and not just the powerful? Pope Leo XIV responds

Dec 5, 2025

Pope Leo XIV reflected Dec. 5 at the Vatican on the challenges posed by artificial intelligence.

Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square shortly after his election on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

‘Peace Be With You!’ First full-length book by Pope Leo XIV set for February release

Dec 5, 2025

Pope Leo XIV will offer his “vision for peace, unity, and reconciliation” in his first full-length book to be published in February 2026.

Paula Fitzgerald, Roxana Rueda Moreno, moderator Christian Soenen, Rosa Reyes discuss the effects of mass deportation at a conversation sponsored by the Georgetown Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life.

Leaders in Latino communities say mass deportation causes ‘fear and anxiety’

Dec 5, 2025

Life for members of the Latino community has “changed drastically,” according to leaders of groups serving Latino Catholics.

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Virginia school district concedes lawsuit by Catholic student over transgender policies

Dec 5, 2025

A Catholic Virginia student will receive payments including attorney’s fees after a school district conceded a lawsuit over the district’s transgender policies.

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Catholic actor David Henrie in the new docuseries “Seeking Beauty.”

David Henrie and EWTN Studios to release ‘Seeking Beauty’ docuseries in the new year

Dec 5, 2025

EWTN Studios, in partnership with Catholic actor and director David Henrie, announced Dec. 3 the upcoming premiere of “Seeking Beauty,” an adventure documentary series.

Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David with other bishops and clergy after celebrating Mass at the EDSA People Power Monument, Nov. 30, 2025, in Manila.

Thousands protest corruption in Philippines as Church leaders call for accountability

Dec 5, 2025

According to the Philippine National Police, 119 rallies were organized by the Catholic Church, civil society movements, and others,

Thousands of young pilgrims gather for the closing Mass of the Australian Catholic Youth Festival at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.

Pope Leo sends surprise video message to Australian Catholic youth festival

Dec 5, 2025

Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed.

The president of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) has announced the construction of a national shrine dedicated to Blessed Marie-Clémentine Anuarite Nengapeta, a Congolese sister beatified in August 1985.

DR Congo’s bishops announce construction of national shrine honoring Blessed Anuarite

Dec 5, 2025

The president of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo has announced the construction of a shrine dedicated to Blessed Marie-Clémentine Anuarite Nengapeta.

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