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undefined Pope Leo XIV holds a crosier during Holy Mass at París Londres park, in Paysandú, Nov. 7, 2026. The Pope arrived in Uruguay on Nov. 6 to start an ambitious 12-day tour of South America, which will continue with visits to Argentina and Peru, just a few weeks after undergoing surgery for lung ... read more

The pontiff pointed to the ritual of the bitter herbal tea that Uruguayans and their neighbors carry everywhere, as a poignant symbol of unity and encounter that he suggested should be applied to spreading the faith. ... read more

undefined KJ Apa portrays Col. Jimmy Stewart in ‘Jimmy.’ FILM REVIEW: Appreciate Stewart the actor — and especially Stewart the human being — while discovering the backstory of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’ ... read more

PAYSANDÚ, Uruguay — Pope Leo XIV on Saturday celebrated his first Mass in the Americas since his election as pope, choosing to do so not in a national capital but in a provincial border city, where he lauded and encouraged the simple faith of ordinary people. In his first full day on a tour of ... read more

PAYSANDÚ, Uruguay — Pope Leo XIV on Saturday celebrated his first Mass in the Americas since his election as pope, choosing to do so not in a national capital but in a provincial border city, where he lauded and encouraged the simple faith of ordinary people.In his first full day on a tour of three ... read more

John Henry Cardinal Newman is the most recent Saint to be declared a Doctor of the Church. In his honor, Hermann Geissler authored a book entitled St. John Newman: A New Doctor of the Church. [...] ... read more

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undefined On the occasion of the international initative Red Wednesday, a worldwide action against the persecution of Christians, organized by Church in need (ACN), St. Stephen’s Cathedral is illuminated in red at Stephansplatz on Nov. 27, 2019, in Vienna, Austria. Persecuted Christians will be honored and remembered this month as cathedrals and churches ... read more

The short documentary “The Dating Project” opens with a prologue from a Catholic priest explaining how he prays for young men and women to find one another for a holy Catholic marriage — but it’s also probably the most secular product the storied Family Theater Productions company has ever produced.The film, streaming now on EWTN’s ... read more

Research shows that roughly 60% of women who have had abortions say they would have chosen life if they had more support at the time, according to Anna Stephens of Her PLAN, a pro-life safety net organization that provides practical support to mothers experiencing crisis and for years afterward.“Abortion says to women: ‘You can’t be ... read more

The apostolic nuncio to the Democratic Republic of the Congo paid tribute to the Servant of God Archbishop Christophe Munzihirwa Mwene Ngabo, S.J. (1926-1996), at a conference marking the 30th anniversary of his assassination. ... read more

A 66-year-old Belarusian priest was sentenced to three years in prison in a closed-door trial on charges of “insulting the authorities” and “extremism.” Father Anatoly Parakhnevich, 66, denounced the Russian invasion of Ukraine, advocated for peace, took up a collection to aid Ukrainian refugees, and called on Belarus to repent for its support for ... read more

The wise virgins and Christ stand on the right side of the right door to Strasbourg Cathedral (Rebecca Kennison/commons.wikimedia.org) Readings:• Wis 6:12-16• Psa 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8• 1 Thess 4:13-18• Matt 25:1-13 A first-century Jewish wedding began after nightfall. The bridesmaids, after spending time with the bride, would go out to meet ... read more

About 130 cathedrals, thousands of churches, and over 125,000 people around the world are expected to take part in Red Week this month, with the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, honoring the occasion by lighting up in red on Nov. 23.Red Week 2026 will take place from Nov. 15–22, with Red Wednesday falling on Nov. ... read more

The bishops of the South American nation of Paraguay demanded that depositors be granted access to their money following the collapse of Ueno Bank. In a statement entitled “I have seen the affliction of my people, and I have heard their cry” (Ex. 3:7), the bishops asked the nation’s parishes to assist those affected ... read more