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New Papal Representative Appointed for Medjugorje

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Medjugorje has received a new papal special representative. Leo XIV. appointed Bishop Francesco Cavina as...

Nov 5, 2026
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Vatican Appoints First Female and American Head of Communications

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Maria Montserrat Alvarado has assumed the role of head of Vatican communications, becoming the first woman and...

Nov 3, 2026
Culture and Ideas

Vatican documents outline the essential link between Christian faith and human culture

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The Second Vatican Council addressed the relationship between faith and culture in the second chapter of its...

Nov 2, 2026
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German translation of Pope Francis's private diary set for December release

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A German edition of the private diary of Pope Francis is scheduled to appear on December 16. The publication...

Nov 2, 2026
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Episcopal Conference Issues Statement on Polish Church Issues

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The Polish Bishops' Conference convened in Zakopane from 22 to 24 October 2026. Bishops listened to a report...

Oct 27, 2026
Culture and Ideas

Pope Leo XIV declared cancer free

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Pope Leo XIV is free from cancer and requires no further treatment. Doctors Luigi Carbone and Stefano...

Oct 25, 2026
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Pope undergoes lung surgery, diagnosed with cancer

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Last Sunday, the news broke, raising concern: the Pope announced during the Angelus prayer that he needed to...

Oct 20, 2026
Culture and Ideas

Pope Leo XIV discharged from hospital

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Pope Leo XIV has been discharged from the hospital after a surgical procedure. The Holy See press office...

Oct 20, 2026
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Vatican Family Initiative Concludes Without Final Report

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The Vatican family initiative concluded yesterday. The Vatican family initiative was closed due to Pope...

Oct 18, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV Undergoes Surgery for Lung Cancer

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Pope Leo XIV has undergone surgery to remove a malignant lung tumor. The Vatican announced the procedure on...

Oct 17, 2026
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International conference on justice and peace held at Pontifical Gregorian University honors memory of John Paul I

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An international study conference titled "John Paul I: Justice and Peace in a Troubled World" took place...

Oct 16, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Lung Surgery

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Pope Leo XIV announced he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a lung nodule. The nodule was...

Oct 14, 2026
Culture and Ideas

Pope appoints Archbishop Viola as Archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica

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On Saturday, October 10, 2026, Pope Leo XIV appointed Archbishop Vittorio Francesco Viola, OFM, as the...

Oct 13, 2026
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Cardinal Grech opens second day of Amoris Laetitia gathering

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Cardinal Mario Grech opened the second day of the Amoris Laetitia meeting on October 8 2026 in Vatican City....

Oct 11, 2026
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Siedlce Diocese Marks 30 Years Since Beatification of Podlasie Martyrs

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The Siedlce Diocese gathered with its shepherds at the tomb of Saint John Paul II in the Vatican on October...

Oct 9, 2026
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Ten Years After Amoris Laetitia, Vatican Reconsiders Footnote

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Ten years after Pope Francis issued Amoris Laetitia, the Vatican convened a synod of bishops to discuss the...

Oct 9, 2026
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Pope emphasizes the need to value women's contributions in the Vatican

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Pope Leo XIV highlighted that "women's presence" in the Vatican "is a valuable asset that must increasingly be...

Oct 8, 2026
Culture and Ideas

Pope Leo XIV Praises Vatican Women Workers as a Wealth to Be Recognized and Valued

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Pope Leo XIV addressed Vatican employees, particularly women, during a meeting with Vatican worker...

Oct 8, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV praises Lutheran-Catholic dialogue progress

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Pope Leo XIV has praised the progress in the dialogue between Lutherans and Catholics. He stated that he is...

Oct 7, 2026
Culture and Ideas

Pope Leo XIV thanks Biennale artists

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The Vatican is present at the 2026 Venice Biennale with two contributions. International artists and nuns...

Oct 6, 2026