Catholic News Headlines for Monday 12/1/25   

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Pope Leo XIV is currently on his first international trip as pontiff, visiting Turkey and Lebanon to pray for peace and unity across the region.

The FDNY honored retired Deputy Chief James Riches with a final salute in Brooklyn after he died from 9/11-related illness.

Students at St. Joseph Catholic Academy in Queens are helping stock their parish food pantry as it struggles with major funding cuts.

The Tablet is launching its annual Bright Christmas campaign to ensure children across Brooklyn and Queens receive gifts this holiday season.