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Vatican to publish Pope Francis’ personal diary

A collection of Pope Francis’ private writings will be available on Nov. 24. An upcoming publication titled “The

Pope Leo XIV, ahead of World Youth Day in 2027, praises Korean courage

The pontiff met with Korean clergy on Monday, marking the 25th anniversary of the Korean Pontifical College in

Pope Leo XIV to Vatican employees: AI cannot replace human work

The pontiff held a private audience on Monday with the Vatican labor associations. Pope Leo XIV affirmed to

Pope Leo XIV meets USCCB leadership and other prominent American bishops

The pontiff met with several American bishops from Oct. 1–5, and three U.S. cardinals are set to be

Pope Leo on AI art: Beyond aesthetics, ‘there is an ontological difference’

The pontiff said the Catholic Church wishes to renew its alliance with artists. VATICAN CITY — There is

10 years after Amoris Laetitia, bishops to discuss challenges of families at the Vatican

Vatican officials said the weeklong meeting is neither a synod, nor an evaluation of Amoris Laetitia. Pope Leo
A flag of Vatican City State flies outside the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome on July 30, 2026. | Credit: Ishmael Adibuah/EWTN News

Vatican doctrine office to release document on transmission of the faith in October

The text will be titled Venite ad Me, Latin for “Come to Me.” The Vatican’s Dicastery for the

Bishop Barron ordains 18 deacons from the North American College in St. Peter’s Basilica

Following years of rigorous formation in the U.S. and Rome, new deacons prepare to bring their ministry and

Disabled child’s papal blessing in Lourdes gives family ‘strength and hope’

Pope Leo XIV blessed Olivia Hamelin, a 3-year-old with a rare genetic condition, during his visit to Lourdes,
Pope Leo XIV prays at the Cathedral of St. Stephen on Sept. 28, 2026, in Metz, France. | Credit: Vatican Media

This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of October

Pope Leo’s prayer intention for the month of October is for the mental health ministry. Pope Leo XIV’s
Pope Leo XIV prays a rosary for peace with hundreds of children in the Vatican Gardens on Oct. 1, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News/Vatican Pool

Pope prays the rosary with children: ’50 million Hail Marys rising to heaven’

“Let us repeat together: ‘I love you, Jesus. I love you, Mary,’” the pontiff said in his remarks
Pope Leo XIV receives a delegation from the Hera Group, an Italian business conglomerate specializing in environmental services, waste management, and the integrated water and energy cycle, at the Vatican on Oct. 1, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope warns of ‘uncontrolled consumption of resources,’ challenges to waste disposal

Leo also recalled that, for Christians, care for creation is part of a moral responsibility. Pope Leo XIV
Synod delegates, including Archbishop Filippo Iannone, center, sit in a small group in the Paul VI Hall during the Synod on Synodality’s first monthlong meeting in October 2023. | Credit: Vatican Media

Synod proposes reforming canon law to give greater weight to laity, women in the Church

The report, prepared by one of the study groups created after the Synod on Synodality, must now be
A woman records Pope Leo XIV on her cellphone during the general audience on Sept. 9, 2026, in St. Peter’s Square. | Credit: Daniel Ibanez/EWTN News

Vatican calls for a renewal of attention in the age of clickbait

The World Day of Social Communications will be celebrated on May 9, 2027, the Sunday before Pentecost. The
Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, speaks to EWTN News at the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See in Rome on Sept. 30, 2026. | Credit: Alberto Basile/EWTN News

Bishop Barron in Rome: Despite tension, Catholicism is deeply aligned with American ideals

The Catholic evangelist discussed America’s 250th anniversary at the Pontifical North American College on Sept. 30. Bishop Robert
A flag of Vatican City State flies outside the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome on July 30, 2026. | Credit: Ishmael Adibuah/EWTN News

Vatican official says Vatican finances need more scrutiny despite progress

Monsignor Anthony Ekpo, a Nigerian official at the Secretariat of State, spoke at a Rome conference on financial
St. Carlo Acutis. | Credit: Nexo Studios

Documentary about St. Carlo Acutis premieres at the Vatican

“Carlo Acutis: The Young Saint” is set to premiere in North America in February 2027. Roughly a year
Pope Leo XIV addresses a delegation of the International Commission of Dominican Contemplative Nuns during a private audience at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican on Sept. 30, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV to contemplative nuns: In a world of speed, silence is precious

The pontiff held a private audience with the International Commission of Nuns on Sept. 30. Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims at his weekly general audience at the Vatican on Sept. 30, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV says ‘rebirth’ is key to understanding France trip

Reflecting on his four-day pastoral visit, the pope highlighted Notre-Dame’s restoration, rising baptisms, youthful faith, care for abuse
Stock image of a young man holding a crucifix. | Credit: Francesco Sgura/Shutterstock

Vatican confirms abuse by founder of Institute of the Incarnate Word, orders renewal

The congregation must undertake a process of institutional purification after a canonical process determined that its founder, Carlos
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin talks to EWTN Vatican on March 19, 2022. | Credit: Colm Flynn/EWTN News

Cardinal Parolin tells UN: Self-defense does not justify an arms race

The Vatican secretary of state addressed the United Nations in New York on Sept. 26. Cardinal Pietro Parolin,
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi in 2023. | Credit: Vatican Media

Cardinal Zuppi visits Russia to urge release of Ukrainian prisoners

Pope Leo XIV appointed the Italian cardinal to lead a humanitarian peace mission in Russia from Sept. 28–30.
Pope Leo XIV greets the congregation ahead of Mass on Sept. 28, 2026, at the Cathedral of St. Stephen in Metz, France. | Credit: Vatican Media

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV’s final day in France

On the fourth and final day of his apostolic journey to France, the pope addressed European leaders at
Pope Leo XIV speaks to reporters on his flight from Metz, France, to Rome on Sept. 28, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

Pope Leo says he is not ‘in panic mode’ over AI dangers

In a 23-minute in-flight news conference, the pontiff also answered questions about end-of-life issues and sexual abuse. ABOARD

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