The Ten Countries That Contributed the Most Pilgrims to the Jubilee and Other Surprising Interesting Data

Jan 06, 2026 09:59

Jorge Enrique Mújica

33.8 million people crossed the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Under the agreement with China, Leo XIV appoints a new bishop

Chang Yanfeng, 42, was ordained bishop today under the Sino-Holy See agreement to a diocese that has been without its own pastor for 20 years. Just three weeks ago, the new prelate had to publicly commit the local Church to a controversial law designed to eliminate minorities.

Leo XIV encourages religious to view community life as a source of inspiration and sanctification

Message from Leo XIV to the Conference of Major Superiors of Men’s Religious Orders in the United States

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The Ten Countries That Contributed the Most Pilgrims to the Jubilee and Other Surprising Interesting Data

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