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

by Junno Arocho Esteves

Prominent political and religious leaders from around the world expressed well wishes and prayers for Pope Leo XIV after he announced he would undergo surgery to remove a …

Bishops, clergy, religious and faithful offer prayers for Pope Leo ahead of lung surgery
New online courses help Catholics comfort those struggling with mental health
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Oct. 11, 2026
Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule
Pope Leo declares death penalty ‘inadmissible’ attack on dignity of human person

U.S. Church

Novena, resources respond to ‘urgent pastoral challenge’ of mental health

by Gina Christian

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops announced the 2026 start of its annual Novena for Mental Health, which takes place Oct. 10-18.

Mike Ditka dies at 86: A life of football, fire, and Catholic faith

Traveling ‘Immigrant Crosses’ memorial of ICE-involved deaths launches in Illinois

FOCUS names Jonathan Reyes as CEO

Bishop Dewane recalled for his ‘remarkable legacy of faithful service’ to Church

New name, same mission: The National Association of Catholic Church Musicians celebrates 50 years

World

Sydney bishops discuss plans for Eucharistic Congress with Pope Leo, with dates set

by Marilyn Rodrigues

This will be the 54th International Eucharistic Congress. It has been hosted twice in Australia already: in Sydney in 1928 and Melbourne in 1973.

Kenyan archdiocese holds memorial Mass for Catholics killed on way to National Prayer Day
Elderly woman dies in Spain after eviction that sparked national housing fury, snap election
Australian bishop sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for abuse of Aboriginal men
World Mission Sunday has ‘borne fruit in my own life,’ says Pope Leo
Remains of over 100 bodies found in dig all buried in coffins at Irish mother and baby home

Women’s equality, uniqueness must be respected, says Vatican UN diplomat

Church leaders call for dialogue over confrontation amid turbulent protests in France

Faithful cannot accept oppression, injustice, pope says

Vatican

Bishops discuss cohabitation of young couples at Vatican meeting on marriage and family

by Courtney Mares

Opinion

Catholicism comes to the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies

by Father Anthony D. Andreassi

Capital punishment is ambiguously inadmissible

by Kenneth Craycraft

Quo vadis, Ecclesia?

by Michael R. Heinlein

Reviews

The story of Jesus brings us together

by Sister Nancy Usselmann
Adore Him: He Is Here
Heart of the Beast
Practical Magic 2
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