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Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Archbishop Francisco Ozoria Acosta from the pastoral care of the Archdiocese of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on October 12, just two days after the prelate’s 75th birthday. ... read more

Pope Leo XIV successfully underwent surgery today at Gemelli Hospital to remove a lung nodule, the Holy See Press Office said in a statement issued this evening. ... read more

A leading Vatican diplomat said that the rights of indigenous peoples “must be respected, protected, and promoted as a matter of justice and of the common good.” Addressing a UN committee session devoted to the rights of indigenous peoples, Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia El-Kassis, apostolic nuncio and Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the ... read more

In a statement condemning the Pentagon’s proposal to livestream the execution of a terrorist, Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military, USA said that “as I would in the case of a procured abortion, I oblige any Catholics assigned to the firing squad to request to be excused from this action contrary to ... read more

by Marie-Lucile KubackiVatican City – A day dedicated to bringing the missionary dimension into the everyday life of parishes through prayer, awareness of distant communities and the sharing of offerings. Inspired by this vision, on 14 April 1926 Pope Pius XI approved the establishment of World Mission Sunday.With this initiative, Pope Ratti embraced a proposal ... read more

Before the war with Iran, the world was moving to green energy because it was cheaper. Now it is a stampede, impelled by both economics and national security. ... read more

The new Pope Leo Sustainability Medal, created by Villanova University, puts a spotlight not just on its inaugural recipient but on how Leo has situated environmental concern for the church during his papacy so far. ... read more

Following the closing and merger of some institutions, there are now 215 Catholic colleges and universities in the United States, according to an updated listing published this month by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). The USCCB’s Secretariat for Catholic Education published two lists: an alphabetical list and a list by state. ... read more

Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re following the 92-year-old prelate’s resignation as dean of the College of Cardinals. ... read more

Pope Leo XIV told members of the Circolo San Pietro (Circle of St. Peter) that charity unites the three words of its motto: prayer, action, and sacrifice. ... read more

Bishops from around the world offered prayers for the health of Pope Leo XIV as he prepared for surgery to remove a lung nodule. Italian President Sergio Mattarella, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Peruvian President Keiko Sofía Fujimori Higuchi, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also published messages of prayer or support, as did ... read more

A Vatican spokesman announced that Pope Leo XIV will enter Gemelli Hospital this morning to undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule. ... read more

Dear Father, At my friend’s funeral, many people said we should rejoice because my friend was in heaven now with Jesus. Whatever happened to purgatory? Shouldn’t I pray for my friend to go to heaven instead of assuming she is already there? How can we best continue to love and care for people after they ... read more

Our Lady’s love is like a stream that has its source in the Eternal Fountains, quenches the thirst of all, can never be drained, and ever flows back to its Source. — St. Marguerite Bourgeoys ... read more

On this day in Fatima in 1917, it was the sixth apparition of Our Lady, and the Miracle of the Sun took place in the sky before 70,000 witnesses. ... read more