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July 18, 2025, by Gina Christian, OSV News
(OSV News) — Catholic scouts have several new achievements to aim for, including a Pope Leo XIV patch. The Religious Activities Committee of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting has announced five new religious activity programs, which enable scouts to learn more about and deepen their faith. The new activities, unveiled by the committee in a July 13 Facebook post, include the Pope Leo XIV patch, part of the NCCS's Faith Series. The requirements for the patch will offer the chance to learn more about "our first American born Pope," said the NCCS in its post. "In addition, they will learn what the papacy means and its history." [caption id="attachment_44113" align="alignright" width="270"] This Pope Leo XIV patch is one of…
July 17, 2025, by Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency
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Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Bishop Cary, appoints Iowa priest to lead Diocese of Baker, Ore.
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