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Pope Leo urges Ukraine-Russia humanitarian cooperation as Russian strike kills children at playground

by Junno Arocho Esteves

(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressing hope that Ukraine and Russia will cooperate on humanitarian aid and evacuations for …

Ahead of pope’s surgery, Mexican bishops brought plight of country’s missing persons to pontiff
Denver archbishop asks prominent exorcist to step out of media spotlight for 1 year
Trump administration extends TPS for Ukraine, Sudan, but uncertainty remains
Ministry of accompaniment offers loving presence to immigrants facing hearings, ICE check-ins
Canadian bishops express sorrow, pledge prayer following deadly military base fire

U.S. Church

Washington Letter: Catholic voters likely reflect broader voter trends, with unique factors

by Kate Scanlon

Ahead of the midterms, analysts said polling data shows Catholic voters reflect broader trends, but some unique factors may contribute to their voting behavior.

Washington Letter: Catholic voters likely reflect broader voter trends, with unique factors

North American martyrs: Saints for those who suffer for the faith

Pope Leo XIV’s brother shares his own cancer battle, the role of faith and his 1 request

Pope Leo sends message to San Francisco celebrating Franciscan mission’s 250th anniversary

Oregon bishops offer prayers following Silver Rail school shooting

World

French bishops condemn ‘unacceptable violence’ as riots sweep nation

by Caroline de Sury

The bishops and others appealed for peaceful solution to the crisis, saying it’s time for citizens to become peacemakers and reject growing division.

Another priest is kidnapped amid Nigeria’s security crisis
‘Great joy’ as canonization cause of Irish military chaplain Father Willie Doyle heads to Rome
Bishops across Latin America urge prayers for Pope Leo as trip hangs in the balance
Prayers, well-wishes pour in after pope’s lung cancer diagnosis
‘To see the face of God in wartime’: a Jesuit’s mission in Siberia

Texas priest named Maronite bishop of eparchy in Mexico

Pope Leo to be hospitalized Oct. 13 ahead of lung surgery, public appearances canceled

World, religious leaders unite in prayer for Pope Leo, praising his ‘profound serenity and transparency’

Vatican

Pope Leo returns to Vatican window for Angelus saying prayers sustained him after cancer surgery

by Courtney Mares

Opinion

The courage to risk death for life

by Katie Yoder

Catholic parenting during election season: teaching discernment, not division

by Colleen Pressprich

How to talk with kids about cancer

by Laura Kelly Fanucci

Reviews

Sense and Sensibility

by John Mulderig
Catholic actor’s new sketch comedy series evangelizes through laughter
Adore Him: He Is Here
Heart of the Beast
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