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The award recognizes Leo XIV’s longstanding advocacy of religious liberty, freedom of conscience, and freedom of expression, principles that occupy a central place in American constitutional tradition through the First Amendment

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Unsurprisingly, Mofokeng’s tenure as health rapporteur was celebrated by pro-abortion and LGBTQ+ groups. The organization Women Deliver delivered a statement affirming Mofokeng’s work at the Human Rights Council session where she presented her final report. The statement was co-sponsored by several other like-minded organizations and read by a “proud African trans woman” who concluded by asserting that “access to gender affirming care has been life-saving

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The controversial elements in the declaration were included over objections of the Trump administration, African and Asian nations. Despite the objections, the declaration was adopted with 149 votes in favor, 8 against, 14 abstentions, and 22 absentees

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Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

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Address on the Occasion of the Angelus Prayer on Sunday, June 28, 2026

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Several Cardinals spoke on the subject. They agreed on the need to delve deeper into exploring and putting into practice the ascetic and historical dimensions of synodality, as well as the need to offer the clergy an image of the priesthood that is beautiful, creative, evangelical, and, at the same time, non-clerical.

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“This is not a speech intended to persuade anyone of the necessity or fruitfulness of the Synod,” said the cardinal, who added, “It is rather a modest and humble act of faith and discernment, which views the Synod through the gift of the fear of God, granted by the Holy Spirit.” This was by far the longest speech among those permitted to the speakers

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Most groups focused their reflections on understanding the deep rifts of our time -- between peoples and nations, within societies, and inside families -- and on how these rifts create wounds, especially among the poor, the vulnerable, the young (who lack the newness of life), and adults (who lack the wisdom that comes with age).

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Cardinal Brislin's Address at the Opening of the Third Session of the Extraordinary Consistory at the Vatican

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Concluding remarks by the Holy Father on the second and final day of the Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals.

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