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- Resources

References
- Catholic Encyclopedia: an online version of the 1917 edition of this encyclopedia.
- General Calendar and Roman Liturgical Calendar of the Catholic Church
- Holy Days of Obligation for this year
- New American Bible
Religious Vocabulary
- Modern Catholic Dictionary Online by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J.
News
- Catholic News Service: has a mission "to spread the Gospel through contemporary means of communication."
- Catholic New York: the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of New York.
- L’Osservatore Romano: provides information on international affairs and the cultural debates and events happening in the Church.
- Vatican Radio: the broadcasting station of the Holy See, legally based in the Vatican City State. It is a mean of communication and evangelization created to serve the Pope's Ministry.
- The Vatican on YouTube: offers news coverage and live activities of the Holy Father and of relevant Vatican events.
- Zenit: a news service with the goal of providing news "about the 'world seen from Rome,' with professionalism and faithfulness to the truth." Available in six languages.
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News from the Vatican
- Peru bishop expects papal visit, touts Leo’s vision of synodality
  
  After the Peruvian bishops’ recent ad limina visit to Rome, one of the church’s shepherds said a papal visit is almost certain and highlighted several top priorities for Pope Leo.
- No U.S. visit for Pope Leo XIV this year, Vatican says
  
  After months of rumors and back and forth speculation about whether Pope Leo would visit his home nation this year, a Vatican spokesman confirmed that no such trip is on the books for 2026.
- Leo XIV calls for end to violence in Nigeria
  
  The pontiff offered his “prayerful closeness to all the victims of violence and terrorism,” and said he hopes “the competent authorities will continue to work with determination to ensure the safety...