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Jeffrey R. Holland sits with hands clasped and gentle gaze in a warm dim study with soft glow.

Jeffrey R. Holland, 85, Mormon Apostle and BYU President, Dies of Kidney Disease Complications

Sophia A. Reynolds December 28, 2025

Jeffrey R. Holland, 85, a senior leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints and former president of Brigham Young University, died...

Pope Leo XIV delivering a Christmas address with a diverse crowd and a young woman praying.

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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Compassion and Dialogue in First Christmas Address

Olivia M. Hartwell December 25, 2025

On Christmas Day, Pope Leo XIV delivered his first ever “Urbi et Orbi” address from the loggia overlooking St. Peter’s Square, urging the faithful to...