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Pope Leo XIV's
Apostolic Visit to France

September 25-28, 2026
Paris • Saint-Denis • Lourdes • Metz

On The Ground Coverage

Supreme Court temporarily permits third-country deportations as challenge proceeds

by Kate Scanlon

The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily allowed the Trump administration to carry out third-country deportations — removals to a country where a person who had migrated to the United …

The Beatification of Fulton Sheen
Virginia bishop urges faithful to ‘pray, fast and vote no’ on abortion, same-sex marriage amendments
New nuncio appeals for unity, cautions German bishops against diverging from Rome
During Respect Life Month, Catholics urged to pray, take action to stop use of abortion pill
The perseverance of Indiana’s St. Theodora Guérin, canonized 20 years ago
Pope’s words in France are encouragement to not give up the fight against ‘deadly laws’

U.S. Church

Texas priest who has helped form 80,000 lay leaders in 50 years of ministry wins Lumen Christi

by OSV News

Msgr. Arturo Bañuelas has dedicated himself to empowering laypeople to take an active role in the life of the Church, Catholic Extension said.

Texas priest who has helped form 80,000 lay leaders in 50 years of ministry wins Lumen Christi

Pope Leo sends letter to White Sox, encouraging team to ‘foster friendship, solidarity’

Notre Dame rector files defamation suit against online posters of anonymous abuse allegations

Federal agency sues Ohio-based Catholic health system over alleged antisemitism

Notre Dame consecrated to the Sacred Heart for first time thanks to student-led initiative

World

Papal trip showed miracle of rebirth out of tragedy is possible, pope says

by Carol Glatz

Pope Leo XIV’s journey to France aimed to show that a joyful or serene rebirth is always possible even after tremendous tragedy or terrible suffering, he said.

Mother: Pope’s blessing of special needs daughter recognizes ‘segment of humanity often set aside’
Universal health care a ‘moral imperative,’ Vatican’s top diplomat tells UN
Polish priest wounded in stabbing returns to altar with message of forgiveness
Moved by Pope Leo’s empathy, French abuse survivors urged action on ‘systemic’ failures
In a secular France, Pope Leo makes the case for faith in public life

Pope encourages French youth to seek holiness during visually rich stadium vigil

Polish, Ukrainian presidents condemn fatal stabbing of priest at Polish abbey by Ukrainian man

Pope Leo shares childhood memories of Blessed Fulton J. Sheen on flight to Paris

Vatican

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given September 30, 2026

by Pope Leo XIV

Opinion

Archbishop Sheen’s epic meatloaf — and its surprising ‘appley’ ingredient!

by Sarah Robsdottir

Inspired by the zeal of the venerable Fulton Sheen, a man who lived life to the fullest

by Ely Segura

The child in surrogacy

by Katie Yoder

Reviews

Adore Him: He Is Here

by John Mulderig
Practical Magic 2
By Any Means
The Uprising
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