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Examining the role of Vatican’s liturgy secretary in developing the Mayan rite
Bishop Macías participated with the bishops in Mexico as they formulated the Mayan Rite which was later approved by Rome
Villanova Scholars Bring Catholic Social Teaching to Rome Sustainability Conference
The conference focuses on the ethical and moral dimensions of caring for the environment and vulnerable communities, Father John Abubakar, chief sustainability officer at Villanova University, said.
Pope Leo XIV admitted to hospital for afternoon lung surgery
Dr. Stefano Margaritora, the hospital's chief thoracic surgeon, will be the lead surgeon for the pope's operation assisted by a medical team, according to the Holy See Press Office. The post Pope Leo XIV admitted to hospital for afternoon lung surgery first appeared on OSV News.
Across the Middle East, Children Answer Pope Leo’s Call to Pray the Rosary for Peace
Children in Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria joined a global rosary campaign for peace this month.
Who’s in charge when the pope is unconscious and unable to govern? The pope
Question: Who runs the Catholic Church when the pope is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to govern? Answer: The pope.
Pope Leo XIV arrives at Rome’s Gemelli hospital ahead of surgery to remove lung nodule
Pope Leo XIV was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Tuesday ahead of surgery later in the day to remove a lung nodule, an operation that experts say will determine whether the lesion is malignant and if other treatment is needed.
What did Our Lady of Fatima say about the Rosary?
One of the central messages that Our Lady of Fatima gave to Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta in 1917 was to pray the Rosary. For this reason, whenever Our Lady of Fatima is mentioned, the Rosary is quick to follow. But why is the Rosary connected to Our Lady of Fatima? What did she say about it? Here is what Our Lady spoke to the three shepherd children and why the Rosary is a vital part of her message.
Pope names Irish sister to lead Pontifical Mission Societies
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Sister Mary Teresa Barron as the new adjunct secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelization. The Holy See Press Office announced the appointment on October 8, 2026. The Irish religious sister is the first woman to become president of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS), the Holy See’s global evangelization network. More than two centuries after Blessed Pauline Jaricot founded the first of the four Pontifical Mission Societies in Lyon, France, a woman has been appointed to lead the organization for the first time.
TODAY: Join in Rosary from hospital where Leo is admitted (link)
The Pope is the Bishop of Rome, but he is assisted in caring for his diocese by a vicar who oversees the day to day administration. Pope Leo’s vicar for Rome is Cardinal Baldassare Reina, and this cardinal will lead a Rosary at the Gemelli Hospital this evening Rome time at 6 pm (noon in New York). The Gemelli Hospital — known affectionately as the Pope’s hospital, since both John Paul II and Francis had lengthy and multiple stays there — has received Pope Leo today.
Pope Leo XIV admitted to Gemelli Hospital ahead of surgery
Pope Leo XIV has arrived at Rome’s Agostino Gemelli University Hospital, where he is scheduled to undergo surgery on Tuesday afternoon to remove a "small, localized nodule" from his lung. Read all
Pope Leo: 'We all are called to safeguard and promote peace'
Pope Leo XIV sends a message to a conference on Blessed Pope John Paul I at the Pontifical Gregorian University, and urges all individuals and institutions to do their part to concretely safeguard and promote peace. Read all
Cardinal Parolin says pre-surgery Leo is calm, composed
“We were all struck by the calm with which the Pope announced this intervention,” Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin told the press on October 12, 2026, a few hours before Leo XIV was to be admitted to hospital for surgery to remove a lung nodule. The cardinal was speaking on the sidelines of an event organized at the Gregorian University in Rome. Speaking to journalists, the right-hand man of the 71-year-old Pontiff reported that he had spoken with Leo XIV, who had “great composure,” on Monday evening.
Why is baptism considered a must for salvation
I am a christian, I don't subscribe to labels like protestant, evangelical and etc... I want to know why some think baptism is a must for salvation. I know many instead view Baptism as the necessary act to receive salvation and use this scripture: "Jesus answered, 'Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit.'" John 3:5 But as I go deeper in John 3, I see that "believeth" is emphasised and more connected to salvation than "water" is.
Cardinal Parolin: 'I spoke with Pope Leo, who is an example of great serenity'
Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin shares with journalists his hope for the Pope's quick recovery from surgery, saying everyone is accompanying Pope Leo with prayer and affection. Read all
Catholics gather to pray Rosary for Pope Leo as he prepares for surgery
As Pope Leo XIV prepares for surgery on Tuesday, Cardinal Baldassare Reina, Vicar General of Rome, will lead a Rosary at Gemelli Hospital and the Pope’s Augustinian confreres gather in prayer at a Marian shrine near Rome. Read all
Pope Leo XIV is set to enter a Rome hospital for removal of a lung nodule
Pope Leo XIV was expected to be admitted to a Rome hospital Tuesday for the removal of a lung nodule in an operation experts say will determine whether the lesion is malignant and if other treatment is needed.
Day 286: The Family and Society (2026)
The family is the foundational element of society. Fr. Mike explains how families initiate us into societal life and act as the foundation of freedom and community. Because of its indispensable importance, we learn that civil authorities are responsible for supporting and honoring the family. Familial relationships also enlighten those found in society; we see our neighbor not as an anonymous individual but as “someone.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2207-2213.
Day 286: The Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries
Fr. Mark-Mary explains that sometimes, praying the mysteries of the Rosary in a different order can open us up to different insights. Today, we witness the continuity of Jesus’ sonship, as his Father reveals him in the Transfiguration and as Jesus turns to his Father in the Agony in the Garden. Although these moments are very different in tone, we see the truths of the Father’s love for Jesus, and for us.
St. Teresa of Ávila’s Wisdom on Prayer
In a world full of distractions, how do we make room for God? Drawing on St. Teresa of Ávila's spiritual classic, The Interior Castle, Dr.Sri explains why cultivating an interior life is essential for deepening our relationship with God. He introduces mental prayer as a foundational practice and offers practical ways to begin making space for a more intimate conversation with the Lord.
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