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Nov. 1, 2026: Solemnity of All Saints
Scripture for Life: Belief in the communion of saints expresses an awareness of our oneness with all who live on Earth and in heaven. We can ask the saints for …
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Indianapolis to host National Eucharistic Congress in 2029
The next National Eucharistic Congress will return to Indianapolis in 2029, organizers said, aiming to build on the momentum of the 2024 gathering that drew more than 60,000 Catholics. “When …
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Pope’s doctors say his cancer did not spread, ‘no further treatment is necessary’
Pope Leo XIV’s doctors said on Wednesday that his lung cancer did not spread beyond a malignant tumor that was removed during his Oct. 13 operation. They stated, “No further …
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Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment after lung cancer surgery, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican Press Office issued an important statement Wednesday evening on Pope Leo XIVʼs recovery following his Oct. 13 surgery, confirming that no further treatment is necessary. …
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Bishops’ November meeting to focus on AI, immigration, evangelization
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will livestream the public portion of its November meeting, where bishops will discuss artificial intelligence, immigration, and evangelization, while voting on liturgical texts, …
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Catholic moral theologians urge federal court to support ‘clear boundaries’ around military AI usage
A group of Catholic moral theologians is urging a federal appeals court to rule in favor of “caution” and “responsibility” regarding military artificial intelligence (AI) usage, with the scholars weighing …
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Spain’s soccer coach presents World Cup to Virgin of the Pillar
Luis de la Fuente, the Spanish national soccer team coach, brought the World Cup trophy to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza and presented it to …
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Pope Leo’s alma mater Villanova traveling to Rome for hoops doubleheader vs. Notre Dame
The Villanova and Notre Dame men’s and women’s teams will meet in a doubleheader in Rome on Nov. 1 that will mark the start of the college basketball season.
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘In the Holy Land, the Problem Is Still Humanitarian,’ Says Cardinal Pizzaballa
undefinedCardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, blesses his flock. Jerusalem’s Latin patriarch reflects on the Church’s role amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
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Catholic groups raise alarm about DOJ guidance on institutionalizing persons with disabilities
Key Catholic organizations, including the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, have urged Congress to reject recent Department of Justice guidance that they say weakens protections for people with disabilities.