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‘Hope does not disappoint:’ A Jubilee for the history books

In his papal bull proclaiming the Jubilee Year, the late Pope Francis emphasized the theme of hope, a much-needed virtue in a time of uncertainty, war, and tribulation.

• Christmas creche, tree are signs of hope, pope says

  

  By CAROL GLATZ, Catholic News Service
  Published December 15, 2025

  The Nativity scene and Christmas tree are signs of faith and hope, Pope Leo XIV said. “As we contemplate them in our homes, parishes and town squares, let us ask the Lord to renew in us the gift of peace and fraternity,” he said.

• Unity, dialogue, respect: On first trip, pope highlights paths to peace

  

  By CINDY WOODEN, Catholic News Service
  Published December 3, 2025

  Visiting two countries over six days on his first foreign papal trip, Pope Leo XIV preached unity, dialogue and respect for differences as the only paths to peace.

• Pope calls treatment of migrants in U.S. ‘extremely disrespectful’

  

  By CINDY WOODEN, Catholic News Service
  Published November 19, 2025

  Insisting that the dignity of all people, including immigrants, must be respected, Pope Leo XIV asked U.S. Catholics and “people of goodwill” to read and listen to the U.S. bishops’ recent pastoral message on the topic.