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Pope Leo XIV prays with a simple, wooden rosary during a prayer at the Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat, northwest of Barcelona, Spain, on June 10, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope to pray rosary for peace with more than 700 children at the Vatican

Coming from schools and parishes throughout Rome, the children will join the pontiff in the “One Million Children
Pope Leo XIV speaks on Sept. 6, 2026, during the weekly Angelus prayer he leads from a window of the apostolic palace. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV sends greetings to Rome’s Jewish community for new year observances

In a telegram to Rome’s chief rabbi, Riccardo Di Segni, the pontiff wished the community blessings for Rosh
Pope Leo XIV greets couples gathered in St. Peter’s Square during the Sept. 9, 2026, general audience. | Credit: Vatican Media

Love is not a feeling but a decision, Pope Leo XIV tells couples

In the foreword to a new edition of the youth catechism YouCat, on the subject of love and
The grotto where Our Lady of Lourdes is said to have first appeared in 1858. | Credit: Alessio Di Cintio/EWTN News

Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France seeks donations as it prepares for Pope Leo’s visit

Most of the upgrades will remain at the shrine for the long-term benefit of pilgrims, so any donations
Schismatic bishops Alfonso de Galarreta, left, and Bernard Fellay during the illicit episcopal ordinations performed on July 1, 2026, by the Society of St. Pius X. | Credit: SSPX

2 SSPX bishops hold dubious distinction of being excommunicated twice

Society of St. Pius X bishops Galarreta and Fellay have been excommunicated twice: by Pope John Paul II

Vatican recognizes martyrdom of 20 priests killed during Spanish Civil War

The Dicastery for the Causes of Saints recognized the martyrdom of Servant of God Juan Torres Torres and

Canary Islands bishop on migration: ‘We feel powerless’

The bishops of the two Canary Islands dioceses discuss migration there from Africa, an issue likely to be

Spanish origins of Pope Leo XIV’s maternal family confirmed

A cathedral archivist has confirmed the Spanish origins of the pontiff’s family on his mother’s side. The canon

Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Canary Islands possible destinations for Pope Leo XIV in 2026

Spanish Cardinal José Cobo confirmed Jan. 9 in Rome that Madrid, Barcelona, ​​and the Canary Islands are likely

Catholic bishops call on EU to appoint special envoy for religious freedom

The representatives of the Catholic bishops to the European Union reiterated their call for the bloc to act

Pope Leo: Old age a gift and challenge; requires response of missionary pastoral ministry

Pope Leo XIV on Friday said that old age is both a gift and a challenge, and in response the Catholic Church is called to develop missionary pastoral care that involves the elderly as witnesses of hope.

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