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Nuns stand next to copies of L'Osservatore Romano, a Vatican newspaper, with headlines about Pope Leo XIV

Vatican downplays role leaked documents on Pope Francis' decision to restrict Latin Mass

Bishop Joseph Brennan of Fresno, Calif., concelebrates Mass in the crypt of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Jan. 27, 2020. (CNS/Stefano Dal Pozzolo)

Fresno Diocese files bankruptcy, citing abuse claims and need for reconciliation

Pope Leo's childhood home

Pope Leo's hometown to buy his childhood home, hoping to revive Chicago-area village

Pope Leo XIV gives his homily during Mass on the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican June 27, 2025. On July 9 Leo will use a new formulary of prayers and biblical readings to celebrate a Mass "for the care of creation." (CNS/Lola Gomez)

Church adds Mass for 'care of creation' to missal, which pope will celebrate July 9