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Jordan: Shooting at Greek Orthodox church in Karak
Posted on 10/23/2026 08:08 AM ()
Two gunmen open fire during a funeral service at a Christian place of worship in the south of the country. According to local media, ten people are injured, some seriously. Authorities have launched an investigation to establish the circumstances of the attack and identify those responsible.
Papal Almoner to travel to Ukraine to bring Pope’s closeness
Posted on 10/23/2026 07:51 AM ()
Archbishop Luis Marín de San Martín, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, is preparing to undertake a mission to Ukraine from 27 to 30 October, with the full involvement of both the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church and the Latin-rite Church.
Pope Leo XIV named Papal Confrater of St George’s Chapel, Windsor
Posted on 10/23/2026 06:22 AM ()
The appointment follows King Charles III’s acceptance of the title of Royal Confrater of the Papal Basilica of St Paul’s Outside the Walls in Rome during his State Visit to the Holy See in October 2025.
LA's Archbishop Gomez shares devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe in pastoral letter
Posted on 10/23/2026 04:55 AM ()
In a pastoral letter titled 'Wonder of America', written in preparation for the 500th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles reflects on his deep personal devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, the history and holiness of the Americas, and the Church’s continuing mission to bring Christ to the world.
Psalms with John Paul II: A prayer for peace
Posted on 10/23/2026 04:49 AM ()
The Psalms with John Paul II concert held in Rome marks the 45th anniversary celebrations of the Vatican John Paul II Foundation, featuring psalms sung in Polish, Italian, and English, together with the Our Father in Swahili and uniting those gathered in prayer.
Cardinal Radcliffe: In age of AI, encourage young people to ask questions
Posted on 10/23/2026 03:59 AM ()
Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe speaks at the International Congress for Pastoral Care in Schools and Universities, taking place at the Vatican, and reflects on ways to inspire the imagination of young people during the digital age.
Apostolic Penitentiary Regent: No one is too great a sinner to return to God
Posted on 10/23/2026 03:40 AM ()
Bishop Krzysztof Nykiel, Regent of the Apostolic Penitentiary, illustrates an upcoming seminar and invites the faithful to rediscover the Sacrament of Reconciliation, reminding them that no one is too great a sinner to return to God and receive His mercy.
Cardinal Czerny: Theology must defend human dignity in an age of AI
Posted on 10/23/2026 03:13 AM ()
At a conference in Frankfurt, Cardinal Michael Czerny calls for theological education that is rooted in faith, attentive to human suffering, and committed to dialogue amid the challenges of artificial intelligence and social injustice.
Pope to students of canon law: Seek the supernatural good of persons
Posted on 10/23/2026 02:10 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV urges members of the Pontifical Gregorian University’s Faculty of Canon Law to undertake their studies “in light of the mystery of the Church,” always intent on promoting “the supernatural good of persons” through the pursuit of true justice, which is never separated from truth and mercy.”
Pope Leo will not make Assisi visit to aid recovery after surgery
Posted on 10/23/2026 01:35 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV will not make his scheduled visit to Assisi on October 27 upon the advice of his doctors, who confirm that his recovery is going very well following his recent thoracic surgery.