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The bad fruits of the 1986 interreligious Assisi event: What you need to know

Editor’s note: This is the fourth part in a series considering John Paul II’s pan-religious “World Day of Prayer for Peace” in 1986 – the 40th anniversary of which is being commemorated this October, with a message from Leo XIV. (LifeSiteNews) — In the  …

When a Marxist Regime Needs God to Save It

After persecuting believers for decades, the Cuban Government turns to the Vatican in search of a political miracle Miguel Díaz-Canel and other leaders of the Communist Party during a mass in memory of Pope Francis, in Havana. / Facebook/Conference …

Bartholomew’s Overtures to Rome: Can East and West Meet?

Μake us preferred on Google With 35 years as occupant of the first-ranking throne of the Eastern Orthodox Church, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew is the longest serving primate in the 1,700-year history (counting from the First Ecumenical Council of …

Pope Leo XIV ‘represents an America that is disappearing’

David Gibson, the director of Fordham’s Center on Religion and Culture, delivered the 18th annual Julio Burunat Memorial Lecture, “A Global Pope For a Global Church: Leo XIV and the Paradox of an American Papacy,” on Oct. 18 on the 12th floor of the …

Leo’s cancer diagnosis stunned the Vatican. Will another pope be hobbled by illness?

A noon holds a picture of Pope Leo XIV prior to the start of a Mass to conclude the Vatican meeting of the heads of Eastern Catholic Churches and presidents of bishops' conferences titled "Ten Years After Amoris Laetitia: Proclaiming the Gospel …

"He died doing what he loved": Memories of the Ecuadorian Priest Who Died at the Altar

The priest shared that he never had a conversation with Sánchez about how he would have liked to be remembered, but he highlighted one aspect he has been reflecting on in recent days following the tragic death of his fellow priest. “Patricio’s death will …

Catholic Church's 'Theological Pornography' Continues to Harm LGBTQI+ People 40 Years On

Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer diagnosis redirected global attention to the human elements of the Vatican. Popes, too, get sick. Religious monoliths are populated by people who share the human condition including, one might hope, deep compassion for and …

In Illo Tempore: Christ The King

When Benedict XV died unexpectedly of pneumonia in 1922, Achille Ratti, Cardinal Archbishop of Milan, was elected to the See of Peter.  His election to the See of Peter came on the fourteenth ballot. It is said that when asked whether he accepted Ratti …

Is prophecy now unfolding in Europe’s riots?

AFTER it was rocked by protests, rioting and looting in its major cities, is France going the violent, explosive way prophesied in messages from Jesus, Mary and the saints to French stigmatist Marie-Julie Jahenny? Jahenny — who lived in La Fraudais in …

On This Day, Oct. 21: Kateri Tekakwitha becomes 1st Native American saint

Oct. 21 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1805, in one of history's greatest naval battles, the British fleet under Adm. Horatio Nelson defeated the combined French-Spanish fleet at Trafalgar off the coast of Spain. In 1879, after 14 months of …

What is the one legacy John Paul II wanted?

When Pope Francis canonized his predecessor, he called him “the pope of the family.” Copy linkArchive articlePrint article When Pope John Paul II was canonized on April 27, 2014, Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis called his predecessor “the pope of the …

Chasing the Pope

Photo: Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty Images In my more than 20 trips to countries around the world with the late Pope Francis, I never really knew what to say to him when he walked through the coach section of the papal plane, visiting the …

Vatican-backed Congress Offers a Catholic Response to the "infertility emergency"

He also lamented that public debate focuses almost exclusively on adults’ desire to have children. “Unfortunately, there is much discussion about the right to have a child by whatever means, but very little about the right of the child to be conceived in …

Pope Leo draws vast crowds in Paris, warns of AI ‘paradise of machines’

PARIS — Pope Leo XIV encouraged French Catholics on Saturday to persevere in their faith “even amid the thorns” of a secular world, rallying the faithful ahead of a huge Mass at the iconic Place de la Concorde that shut down central Paris. Leo opened his …

The Flying Friar and other wild facts

Though she apparently never physically left her convent in Ágreda, Spain, the Spanish Conceptionist Nun Sister María de Jesús de Ágreda (1602-1665) miraculously bilocated to Texas and New Mexico more than 500 times in 11 years. The “Lady in Blue” appeared …

Vatican Diary: Reflections on Pope Leo and the Revolution in France

September’s papal visit to the ‘eldest daughter of the Church’ highlights a faith revival in secularized France. Pope Leo XIV’s pastoral visit to France last week (Sept. 25-28) produced a wealth of memorable images: the Pope blessing a girl with multiple …

Princess Charlene exercises rare papal privilege during meeting with Pope Leo

Princess Charlene of Monaco exercised the centuries-old privilège du blanc as she met Pope Leo XIV in Metz, wearing an elegant all-white ensemble. The Princess was accompanied by her husband, Prince Albert II, as they attended the conference “At the Roots …

Vatican-backed congress offers a Catholic response to the ‘infertility emergency’

ROME — A Vatican-backed congress on infertility treatment in line with Catholic teaching was held in Rome last week. Over the three-day gathering, specialists from various fields addressed the scientific, anthropological, and ethical challenges connected …

The gestures no one expected, the images of a pope bringing France back to life

Perhaps the pope's first surprise in France was how he is being received by a secular country that has just passed a law on euthanasia. But the reality is quite different. During Pope Leo XIV’s four-day visit, France has drawn more than one million …

Robert Whitfield Releases 'STOICISM FROM SCRATCH', a Plain-English Guide to What the Ancients Actually Taught

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Robert Whitfield, an author who has studied Stoicism for over two decades, has released STOICISM FROM SCRATCH: What the Ancients Actually Taught. The 119-page book was published …

Locate Faith Hosts Houston Hub Networking Event as Nationwide Directory Connects Consumers with Faith-Aligned Businesses

The Houston hub brings local faith-aligned business leaders together while the directory helps consumers discover and connect with them nationwide. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Locate Faith, a new online directory …

JCF Fundholders Granted $1.3 Billion to 12,261 Charities in Fiscal Year 2026

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jewish Communal Fund (JCF), the nation's leading Jewish donor advised fund, released its 2026 Impact Report, documenting a record year of philanthropy in which Fundholders …

Прямые служения исцеления Healing Streams с пастором Крисом Ояхиломе пройдут с 23 по 25 октября 2026 года

Прямые служения исцеления Потоки исцеления с пастором Крисом Ояхиломе пройдут с 23 по 25 октября 2026 года LAGOS, LAGOS, NIGERIA, October 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Прямые служения исцеления Потоки исцеления с пастором Крисом Ояхиломе …

Bible Hunger Launches Interactive Bilingual Platform to Transform Scripture Study

Bible Hunger introduces interactive genealogy trees, cinematic bilingual stories, and exegetical quizzes to bring biblical scripture alive across languages. CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, INDIA, October 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bible Hunger, a digital …

James Vincent Pierce’s For Justice Explores the Journey From Rural Poverty to the Responsibility of Judging Others

Drawing on more than two decades of judicial service, Pierce examines how hardship, mentorship, and faith shaped his understanding of fairness and leadership. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In James Vincent …

Gold Star: A Memoir by June Westlin Resists the Promise of a Recovery Story

Written in 2016 and 2017, Westlin’s account places mental health crises beside the everyday demands of marriage, motherhood, and faith. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gold Star: A Memoir by June Westlin …

Daniel Culbertson Explores the Transformative Role of the Virgin Mary in New Book, Mary and the Shape of Grace

New work invites readers to reflect on faith, human freedom, divine grace, and the relationship between Mary and Christ. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What can the life of the Virgin Mary teach us about faith, …

ABIS Shares Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device Supplier Selection Guide

ABIS outlines certification checks, quality controls and OEM/ODM sourcing considerations for Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device SHENZHEN, GUANG-DONG, GHANA, October 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sleep and wellness brands sourcing a Vagus Nerve …

Christian Country Artist Curt Brickley Releases New Album ‘The Father’s Hand’

The 13-song album blends Christian country, Americana and Scripture-rooted storytelling about struggle, grace, surrender and the call to carry the Gospel. HAMILTON, MT, UNITED STATES, October 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian country …

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'What Would Mama Do?' Shows How a Mother's Legacy Shaped Two Children's Lives During Wartime America

FAIRHOPE, AL, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Lila Marie Pennington Ryals highlights the lasting influence of a mother's love and guidance in her memoir, What Would Mama Do?: Growing Up An "Almost" Orphan in …

Roy H. Ferguson and Malcolm McGough Announce the Release of 'Jerusalem Won: The Epic Quest for Lasting Peace'

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Authors Roy H. Ferguson and Malcolm McGough have announced the release of “Jerusalem Won: Signed In Blood – The Epic Quest for Lasting Peace”, a faith-based book that combines …

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Living Springs Church to Launch November 8 at Phoenix Theatres in Bridgeville

New South Hills Church Led by Pastors Ben and Alyssa Archer Invites the Community to Launch Sunday BRIDGEVILLE, PA, PA, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Living Springs Church, a new church plant dedicated to bringing "God's …

Denver Feed-A-Family Rises in Strength, Rallying Community to Restore a Thanksgiving Tradition

Epworth aims to serve 3,000 Denver families on Nov. 21. Agency registration closes Oct. 23; public nominations open Oct. 26. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- — After a challenging year that forced one of Denver's …

Hope Spring eCards Encourages UK Businesses to Turn Christmas Greetings into Charitable Giving in 2026

UNITED KINGDOM, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hope Spring eCards is encouraging businesses across the United Kingdom to make their Christmas greetings more meaningful in 2026 by choosing charity eCards that support clean water, sanitation and …

Registered Nurse Dolly Colby Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

SAN CARLOS, CA, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dolly Colby, RN, BSN was giving birth to her first child when her heart stopped. She hemorrhaged on the operating table and found herself looking down at the scene from …

Stunning Spiritual Revelations From the New Worship Servant Album by thurane

Worship Leader & Singer-Songwriter thurane inspires with the new "Worship Servant" album to be Officially Released on Friday, October 30, 2026. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The album production …

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