The Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV announced that he has named Bishop Mark O’Connell, JCD

as the 11th Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany.


Habemus Papam! We have a Pope!

Pope Leo XIV has also chosen a motto that reflects this Augustinian tradition: In Illo uno unum, which means “In the One, we are one.” The phrase is taken from Saint Augustine’s Exposition on Psalm 127, where he explains that “although we Christians are many, in the one Christ we are one.”

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10 takeaways from Pope Leo XIV’s address to youth at NCYC

Pope Leo XIV speaks to teenagers during a digital encounter at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis during the 2025 National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) on Nov. 21, 2025. | Credit: Tessa Gervasini/CNA

Five teenagers asked the pope questions regarding using technology, recovering from mistakes, giving worries to Jesus, avoiding distractions, and preparing for the future of the Church. The pope gave guidance to the young crowd with words applicable to both teenagers and the universal Church.

The Holy Father’s advice that Catholics can apply to their lives included:

Sin never has the final word

Give your worries to God

Find real friends

It’s OK to get distracted, but then come back to God

Technology should serve your life, not the other way around

Jesus will always protect, guide, and love his Church

Be involved

Your vocation is always connected to the greater mission of the Church

We were made for something greater

Don’t use political categories to speak about faith


Watch the full encounter with Pope Leo at NCYC

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