Belgian bishop who announced the ordination of married men for 2028 says he is already preparing some candidates

Sep 24, 2026 18:24

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Cathedral of Our Lady Photo: ¿Rolf Kranz

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

Argentina is expecting one of the largest religious gatherings in connection with the Pope’s visit: here are the details

The Vatican released the full itinerary on September 21, alongside the mottoes and official logos for each national leg. The journey, announced on August 5 following invitations from the three countries’ civil and ecclesiastical authorities, will begin in Montevideo and conclude in Lima

Sep 23, 2026 10:58

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Persecuted Christians

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill 11 Christians in Benue State

The attack began at about 6:12 p.m., according to police. Police Mobile Force personnel, tactical teams, and conventional officers engaged the attackers in a gun battle that lasted about seven hours before the assailants withdrew into surrounding forests, police said.

Sep 22, 2026 09:56

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Dicasteries•Vatican City

Vatican Announces International Congress on School and University Pastoral Care for October 2026

The event will feature keynote presentations offering participants opportunities for in-depth study and dialogue within a synodal atmosphere of prayer and listening, complemented by artistic performances and practical activities.

Sep 22, 2026 09:42

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Pope Leo XIV

Vatican Announces Winner of the “Nobel Prize in Theology”: The 2026 Ratzinger Prize

The Prize will be awarded by the Holy Father Leo XIV on 19 December at the Vatican Apostolic Palace. The Prize is awarded to scholars who have distinguished themselves through outstanding achievements in publication and scientific research. Nominations for the Prize are submitted to the Holy Father, for his approval, by the Foundation’s Scientific Committee.

Sep 22, 2026 09:22

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Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV to pray Rosary for peace with hundreds of children at the Vatican

On 1 October, between 700 and 1,000 children from schools and parishes in Rome will join the Holy Father in the Vatican Gardens, marking the beginning of the “One Million Children Praying the Rosary” initiative promoted by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN).

Sep 22, 2026 09:11

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Leo XIV is discharged from the hospital, but will the Pope be able to visit Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru? The doctor who operated on him answers

Margaritora estimated that Leo XIV would need approximately another ten days to achieve a full physical recovery. In his assessment, a journey involving long flights and extensive travel, scheduled roughly three weeks after the interview, remained medically feasible

Pope Leo XIV Leaves the Hospital: What Kind of Patient Was He? The Doctor Reveals All. Here’s How the Pope’s Discharge Went After a 4-Day Hospital Stay

The Pope left the Gemelli Hospital at approximately 3:30 p.m., greeted by applause from patients, hospital visitors, faithful and members of the media who had gathered to wish him well

Belgian bishop who announced the ordination of married men for 2028 says he is already preparing some candidates

Argentine Prisoners Send Letters to Leo XIV: What Do They Say and Why?

What is the value of human activity in the world? Pope Leo XIV answers

Here Are the Church’s Figures the Pope Will Find in France: The Vatican Publishes Statistics Revealing Trends from 1980 to 2026

The Moving Prayer Leo XIV Will Recite Before Our Lady of Lourdes – Translated into English

The Art of Caring for the Pope’s Liturgy: How the Vestments for Pope Leo XIV’s Masses in France Were Made

AI Governance: Trump, China, and the Vatican’s Role

Argentina is expecting one of the largest religious gatherings in connection with the Pope’s visit: here are the details

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill 11 Christians in Benue State

Vatican Announces International Congress on School and University Pastoral Care for October 2026

Vatican Announces Winner of the “Nobel Prize in Theology”: The 2026 Ratzinger Prize

Pope Leo XIV to pray Rosary for peace with hundreds of children at the Vatican