US Military Archbishop Urges Catholic Soldiers to Refuse Firing Squad Duty
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who oversees Catholic pastoral care for US military personnel, has condemned the planned livestream of Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution and …
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Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Lung Surgery at Gemelli Hospital
Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital for surgery to remove a small, well-localized lung nodule discovered during a routine check. …
Brazil's October 12: Faith and Childhood Share a Single Date
In Brazil, October 12 brings together two distinct celebrations: the feast of Our Lady of Aparecida, the country's patron saint, and Children's Day. The …
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Archbishop Viola as New Archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica
Pope Leo XIV has named Archbishop Vittorio Francesco Viola as archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica and vicar for Vatican City, succeeding Cardinal Mauro Gambetti. …
Ephraim Utah Temple Dedicated After Five-Year Journey
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated the Ephraim Utah Temple on Oct. 11, 2026, completing a project announced in 2021 and …
Pastor's Eulogy Reflects on Ministry of Holy Closure at St. Peter's Lutheran
Sara Olson-Smith's «Eulogy for a Faithful Church» offers a moving reflection on her first call to St. Peter's Lutheran in North Plainfield, tracing how …
Pope Leo XIV Announces Lung Nodule Surgery During Sunday Prayer
Pope Leo XIV told worshippers during his Sunday prayer that he will undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule, a disclosure that raises immediate …
Health of the Popes: From John Paul I to Francis, a History of Illness and Hospitalization
The health of recent pontiffs has ranged from the sudden death of John Paul I after 33 days to the long illnesses of John …
Milei Sends Pope Leo XIV Wishes for Swift Recovery Before Lung Surgery
Argentine President Javier Milei has wished Pope Leo XIV a swift and full recovery on behalf of the country, after it became known that …
Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Lung Nodule Surgery Before South America Trip
The Vatican confirms that Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule. The pontiff will remain in hospital for about a …
Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Surgery for Early-Stage Lung Nodule
Pope Leo XIV announced after the Sunday Angelus that doctors found a well-localized lung nodule in a very early phase and that he will …
Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery after nodule found
Pope Leo XIV announced during his Sunday prayer that a nodule was discovered in his lung. The procedure is scheduled to take place in …
Nedžad Grabus Elected New Reis-ul-Ulema of Bosnia's Islamic Community
The Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina has elected Prof. Dr. Nedžad Grabus as its new reis-ul-ulema, succeeding Husein Kavazović after a secret ballot …
French parishes see rise in baptism requests amid early "Léon effect
In French parishes, priests report a slight rise in baptism requests at the start of the school year. Observers see in this first signs …
Pope Leo XIV Declares Death Penalty «Inadmissible» as US Plans Livestreamed Execution
Pope Leo XIV marked the World Day Against the Death Penalty by reaffirming Catholic teaching that capital punishment violates human dignity, hours after the …
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Sister Mary Barron to Lead Pontifical Mission Societies
Pope Leo XIV has named Irish religious sister Mary Teresa Barron as adjunct secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelization and president of the Pontifical …
Bosnia's Islamic Community to Elect New Reis-ul-Ulema in Sarajevo
Three candidates are vying to succeed Husein Kavazović as head of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Islamic Community, with a secret ballot by the Electoral Body …
Cardinal Tagle Elected Dean of the College of Cardinals, First Asian to Hold Post
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has been elected dean of the College of Cardinals, succeeding Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re. Pope Leo XIV approved the election …
Argentine SME Leader Meets Pope Leo XIV to Present Business Concerns
Ricardo Diab, president of Argentina's CAME, delivered a document to Pope Leo XIV outlining the challenges and hopes of small and medium-sized enterprises ahead …
Iowa City Church Publishes Online Worship Bulletin for June 7
A church in Iowa City has released its worship bulletin for Sunday, June 7, 2026, inviting those unable to attend in person to join …
