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Pope thanks supporters after cancer surgery
The leader of the church thanked his supporters after a recent surgery. He underwent surgery to remove a...
Oct 21, 2026Pope Leo XIV discharged from hospital
Pope Leo XIV has been discharged from the hospital after a surgical procedure. The Holy See press office...
Oct 20, 2026Equmeniakyrkan halved its reported membership after new personal consent requirement
Equmeniakyrkan halved its reported membership after new personal consent requirement. From 96 460 to 45 254...
Oct 16, 2026Cardinal Reina Announces Rosary Prayer for Pope
Cardinal Baldassare Reina announced a rosary prayer for Pope Leo XIV at the central chapel of...
Oct 16, 2026Pope Francis' personal diary to be published
On November 24, 2026, Vatican Publishing House LEV will release the book Il Diario personale di Papa Francesco...
Oct 8, 2026Pope emphasizes the need to value women's contributions in the Vatican
Pope Leo XIV highlighted that "women's presence" in the Vatican "is a valuable asset that must increasingly be...
Oct 8, 2026Pope Leo XIV praises Lutheran-Catholic dialogue progress
Pope Leo XIV has praised the progress in the dialogue between Lutherans and Catholics. He stated that he is...
Oct 7, 2026Pope Leo XIV receives briefing on Amazon environmental damage
Pope Leo XIV met with scientists and activists from Peru, Colombia, and Bolivia at the Vatican to receive...
Oct 4, 2026Macron Will Not Attend Pope Leo XIV Masses During France Visit
French President Emmanuel Macron will not attend any of the three major public services with Pope Leo XIV...
Sep 26, 2026Debate on Biblical Interpretation Sparks Response
Jacob Rudenstrand responds to claims that Christians with a high biblical view desire quick answers or...
Sep 24, 2026Pope encourages Rome's diocese to focus on pastoral evaluation: "Do less"
Pope Leo XIV has encouraged Rome's diocese to begin its new pastoral year by taking time to listen, discern,...
Sep 23, 2026Pope Leo Calls for Clear Teaching by Bishops
Pope Leo XIV issued a pastoral letter on September 19 addressed to bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean,...
Sep 23, 2026Pope Leo XIV: The New Martyrs Reflect Christ's Light in the World
Pope Leo XIV addressed participants of the conference titled "The 21st Century: A New Age of Martyrs?" on...
Sep 19, 2026Pope Leo XIV's "Freedom Under Grace" Released in English
The English edition of Pope Leo XIV's book Freedom Under Grace: Reflections on the Spiritual Tradition That...
Sep 18, 2026Pastor Struggles With Criticism From Retired Predecessor
A pastor has reported that criticism from a retired predecessor is removing the joy from their professional...
Sep 17, 2026Pope Leo XIV Expresses Gratitude to Benedictines
Pope Leo XIV met with Benedictines on Saturday, describing their consecrated lives as a wealth for the...
Sep 15, 2026Pope Leo XIV: Forgiveness is essential for peace
Pope Leo XIV stated that forgiveness is indispensable for living in peace with one another during his...
Sep 13, 2026