The newly-installed Archbishop of Cebu has ordered all churches to conduct structural assessments following the deadly 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the central Philippines on September 30.

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Deadly tremor in central Philippines prompts church inspections

The newly-installed Archbishop of Cebu has ordered all churches to conduct structural assessments following the deadly 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the central Philippines on September 30.

This month of October, Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to pray the Rosary daily for peace in our world and to be faithful instruments of reconciliation in their daily lives.

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Pope Leo XIV: Pray the Rosary daily for peace in our world

This month of October, Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to pray the Rosary daily for peace in our world and to be faithful instruments of reconciliation in their daily lives.

During his weekly General Audience in the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV reminds the faithful that God forgives, lifts up, and restores trust, and that we can look to His Son for a perfect example of moving on from wounds without resentment and cultivate inner peace.

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Pope at Audience: God forgives without resentment and lifts up

During his weekly General Audience in the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV reminds the faithful that God forgives, lifts up, and restores trust, and that we can look to His Son for a perfect example of moving on from wounds without … Continue reading

The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors holds its plenary assembly in the Polish city of Krakow, with the new Commission President, Archbishop Verny, reaffirming its mission to listen to victims and prevent abuse.

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Protection Commission holds plenary in Krakow: ‘May Church be a safe home’

The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors holds its plenary assembly in the Polish city of Krakow, with the new Commission President, Archbishop Verny, reaffirming its mission to listen to victims and prevent abuse.

The Gaza peace plan, the flotilla approaching the coast, concerns over U.S. nuclear rhetoric, the Vatican trial on the management of Holy See funds, and a brief comment in English on controversies surrounding Cardinal Cupich were among the topics addressed by Pope Leo XIV at Castel Gandolfo in a conversation with journalists before returning… Read more

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Pope: Trump’s Gaza peace plan realistic, hopefully Hamas will accept

The Gaza peace plan, the flotilla approaching the coast, concerns over U.S. nuclear rhetoric, the Vatican trial on the management of Holy See funds, and a brief comment in English on controversies surrounding Cardinal Cupich were among the topics addressed … Continue reading

The Archbishop of Washington calls for solidarity with migrants and prophetic witness amid growing fear and deportations. While he acknowledges that nations have the right to control their borders and ensure security, Cardinal McElroy expresses his belief that current enforcement measures in the United States go far beyond legitimate aims.

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Cardinal McElroy: See migrants as our neighbours

The Archbishop of Washington calls for solidarity with migrants and prophetic witness amid growing fear and deportations. While he acknowledges that nations have the right to control their borders and ensure security, Cardinal McElroy expresses his belief that current enforcement … Continue reading

U.S. President Donald Trump presents a 20-point plan to bring the conflict in Gaza to an end.

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Hamas reviews U.S.-backed peace proposal for Gaza

U.S. President Donald Trump presents a 20-point plan to bring the conflict in Gaza to an end.

Four years have gone by since the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, when they seized power in August 2021. Slowly but steadily, the rights of Afghan women and girls continue to be eroded, effectively erasing them from society and public life.

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Afghan women increasingly cut off from everything

Four years have gone by since the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, when they seized power in August 2021. Slowly but steadily, the rights of Afghan women and girls continue to be eroded, effectively erasing them from society and public life.

Last week, Rome hosted Catechists from all over the world for the Jubilee of Catechists, 26 September to 28 September. In many cases, Catechists are usually lay persons but some consecrated persons incorporate being catechists into their various apostolates.

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Benin: For Oblate Catechists of the Little Servants to the Poor, being a Catechist is a way of life

Last week, Rome hosted Catechists from all over the world for the Jubilee of Catechists, 26 September to 28 September. In many cases, Catechists are usually lay persons but some consecrated persons incorporate being catechists into their various apostolates.

Pope Leo XIV releases his prayer intention for the month of October, inviting the faithful to pray for ‘collaboration between different religious traditions.’

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Pope's October prayer intention: 'Collaboration among religions'

Pope Leo XIV releases his prayer intention for the month of October, inviting the faithful to pray for 'collaboration between different religious traditions.'