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A detail of a botanical reproduction of Pope Leo XIV's coat of arms can be seen in this photo taken in May 2025 at the Vatican. (CNS photo/courtesy of the office governing Vatican City State)

Vatican gardeners plant botanical reproduction of pope's coat of arms

May 28, 2025

Knights of Columbus holds state convention in Hickory

Knights of Columbus holds state convention in Hickory

May 28, 2025

Pope Leo XIV greets visitors as he rides the popemobile around St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican May 28, 2025, ahead of his second weekly general audience. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Remember Christ's compassion, show compassion to others, pope says

May 28, 2025

Pope Leo XIV gives his blessing to people gathered in St. Peter’s Square during the recitation of the “Regina Coeli” at the Vatican May 25, 2025. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Pope pledges prayers for China, marks Laudato Si' anniversary

May 26, 2025

Pope Leo XIV greets religious sisters during a meeting with officials and employees of the Roman Curia, Vatican City State and the Diocese of Rome in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican May 24, 2025. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Pope asks Vatican employees to be missionaries, support his ministry

May 24, 2025

JPII High School community celebrates baccalaureate

JPII High School community celebrates baccalaureate

May 23, 2025

Pope Leo XIV talks to visitors during his first weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican May 21, 2025. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Vatican warns about fake pope quotes, videos

May 22, 2025

Diocese of Raleigh celebrates Pope Leo XIV

Annual Catholic Communication Campaign empowers today’s communicators to proclaim the Gospel’s message of hope

May 21, 2025

Pope Leo XIV rides through St. Peter's Square at the Vatican May 21, 2025, before holding his first weekly general audience. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

God's love is generous, not calculating, pope says at first audience

May 21, 2025

Two priests in Diocese of Raleigh have ties to Pope Leo XIV

NC priests’ links to Pope Leo XIV

May 20, 2025