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Vatican releases first photos of Pope Leo XIV celebrating Mass at hospital

by Junno Arocho Esteves

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said that during Mass, Pope Leo distributed Communion to those present and remained in “good spirits.”

‘Great joy’ as canonization cause of Irish military chaplain Father Willie Doyle heads to Rome
Oregon bishops offer prayers following Silver Rail school shooting
Court: Former Notre Dame rector can demand Meta identify anonymous posters of sex assault claims
Salt Lake City Diocese hopes to start something new with lay ministry for OCIA
What’s next after Pope Leo lung cancer diagnosis? Medical experts explain possible steps

U.S. Church

Trump calls off Hegseth plan to livestream execution denounced by Catholic leaders

by Kate Scanlon

President Donald Trump on Oct. 15 called off Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s plans to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan.

Trump calls off Hegseth plan to livestream execution denounced by Catholic leaders

US bishops’ president urges Catholics ‘to put their faith before politics’ in November elections

Trump sends Pope Leo ‘get well’ wishes following cancer diagnosis

Catholics challenge moral, legal grounds of ‘barbaric’ US plan to livestream execution

Pew: Trump’s support among Catholic voters drops heading into midterms

World

Bishops across Latin America urge prayers for Pope Leo as trip hangs in the balance

by David Agren

On Oct. 14, the Archdiocese of Lima postponed a session of preparations for the papal trip to the Peruvian capital and instead called for a day of prayer.

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’

Pope Leo names Archbishop Viola new archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica

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

Kenyan archdiocese holds memorial Mass for Catholics killed on way to National Prayer Day

Vatican

Bishops conclude Vatican family meeting as Pope Leo XIV recovers in hospital

by Courtney Mares & Junno Arocho Esteves

Opinion

Georgia martyrs and the American missionary spirit

by Father Anthony D. Andreassi

America must remain a place of refuge for those fleeing persecution

by Bishop Brendan J. Cahill

Keeping the faith when dealing with mental illness

by Cecilia Cicone

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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