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Pope Leo in France: the key issues on the table

Here are some of the key issues the pontiff is expected to face while on the first official visit to France by a head of the Catholic Church in 18 years: Clerical abuse The Vatican announced in August that Pope Leo XIV will meet victims of clerical sexual …

Pope Leo in France: the issues on the table

Pope Leo XIV is set to begin an official visit to France on September 25, with several thorny issues hanging over the trip, from clerical sexual abuse to the country's new assisted dying law. Here are some of the key issues the pontiff is expected to …

Mentorella, the final ascent

There are places that cannot be reached by road alone. You have to climb, leave something behind, slow your pace. The Sanctuary of Mentorella, in the heart of central Italy, is such a place. Perched at an altitude of more than a thousand metres in the …

Macron invites EU leaders to Pope Leo speech

The location “isn’t a usual [stop] of a papal visit,” said Archbishop Philippe Ballot of Metz in an interview with French weekly Le Point. “How coherent, though, when you dig deeper. On the last day of his trip, he opens up to Europe and the world,” he …

President Iotova Supports Idea for Relics of Patron Saint to Visit Sofia for City’s Day Next Year

President Iliana Iotova supports the idea of Metropolitan Antoniy of Western and Central Europe for the relics of St. Sophia to be brought to the capital for the day of the city next year. Metropolitan Antoniy is expected to meet with the Archbishop of …

From Abortion to Euthanasia:How Will Pope Leo XIV Respond to the Culture of Death?

One theme lingers in the background of all the major debates surrounding the Catholic Church: Life.  Some say it is outdated to speak about moral issues pertaining to life and the family, that we should focus more on social issues, and that the Catholic …

French Bishops: There is a spiritual thirst in the country as it awaits the Pope

The President of the French Bishops’ Conference, Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, along with other bishops, present details of Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming apostolic journey to France from September 25 to 28 at a press conference. They speak about the budget, the …

French press, in nomine ecclesiae, and award season

Reminder - The Pillar Podcast is having a live show next Wednesday, Sept. 23 in St. Louis for the beatification of Fulton Sheen! We’ll be at the Schlafly Taproom at 2100 Locust Street, starting the show at 9pm but come early if you want! See you there! …

French press, in nomine ecclesiae, and award season

Reminder - The Pillar Podcast is having a live show next Wednesday, Sept. 23 in St. Louis for the beatification of Fulton Sheen! We’ll be at the Schlafly Taproom at 2100 Locust Street, starting the show at 9pm but come early if you want! See you there! …

Pope Benedict XVI’s Private Homilies Reflect Upon Our Lady and a Life Well-Lived With Christ

‘Mary can be close to us all only because she is with God.’ The Pope who reminded us “The one who has hope lives differently” offers further blessed meditations to bring to prayer in his private homilies. The Lord Holds Us by the Hand: Private Homilies for …

Renowned exorcist Father Gabriele Amorth’s 7 lessons on actions of the devil

Father Gabriele Amorth, a renowned Italian exorcist who passed away 10 years ago on Sept. 16, 2016, left behind a valuable legacy of lessons about the devil, drawn from Amorth’s many years of ministry. Here are seven lessons he shared throughout his life: …

Pope Benedict XVI: ‘Mary Can Be Close to Us All Only Because She Is With God’

Pope Benedict’s private homilies reflect upon Our Lady and a life well-lived with Christ. The Pope who reminded us “The one who has hope lives differently” offers further blessed meditations to bring to prayer in his private homilies. The Lord Holds Us by …

Pope Leo XIV Returns to Europe: What’s Behind His Travel Strategy?

Carmen Álvarez Cuadrado and María Olmedo Enríquez de Navarra In 1964, Pope Paul VI became the first pope to make an international trip. Decades later, St. John Paul II broke geographical barriers, making 104 trips around the world and visiting nearly every …

Pope in Lourdes: Marian Shrine Closes Registration After Being Overwhelmed by Massive Turnout

(ZENIT News / París, 08.27.2026).- Pope Leo XIV’s first formal visit to France is rapidly becoming an event of extraordinary proportions. A journey originally budgeted at €12 million is now expected to cost close to €20 million, while hundreds of …

Longtime AP Rome bureau chief Victor Simpson, who covered 5 popes, dies at 84

ROME (AP) — Victor L. Simpson, the longtime Rome bureau chief for The Associated Press whose four decades as a foreign correspondent spanned five popes, wars and violence that touched him personally, has died. He was 84. Simpson died of cancer Sunday at …

Formula 1 comes to Madrid

On the eve of its first Formula 1 Grand Prix (11-13 September 2026), Madrid is asserting itself as Europe’s capital of major events: world sport, giant concerts, film studios, luxury hotels. Behind the spotlights lies a strategy of attractiveness aimed at …

León XIV in France. So that the world may have life

The French Bishops' Conference (CEF) met this Tuesday at its Paris headquarters to present the Pope Leo XIV's apostolic journey to France, September 25–28. Participants in the press conference included Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, Archbishop of …

The Greatness of the First St. Gregory

Today the Church marks the feast of St. Gregory the Great, pope and doctor of the Church. He was born around 540, just a few years before the death of another great European saint (and co-patron of Europe) Benedict of Nursia. The lives of these two men are …

There Is Nothing Like A Dane!

travel Fighting talk at the Copenhagen Sword and Glima Club I’d worked with Leanne for several years when she lived in the UK so, when she said ‘we’ll hang out together’ when you visit me and Gorm in Denmark’s Roskilde, I hadn’t expected to be proving …

How 30,000 archaeological treasures were saved from imminent destruction during Syria’s civil war

New research reveals how Syrian archaeologists defied the perils of civil war to save the invaluable collections of one of Syria’s most treasured museums. SHARJAH, EMIRATE OF SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ …

NYC Clairvoyant Psychic Marks 50,000 Readings Milestone

The Psychic Queen, a clairvoyant psychic based in New York City, draws on more than 25 years of full-time practice to guide clients nationwide through love, car NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

Cannes Film Awards Filmmaker Jewell R. Powell Brings A Christmas Journey to Theaters and Churches This Holiday Season

Minister Jewell R. Powell reimagines A Christmas Carol as a story of healing and invites congregations nationwide to host the film in their own sanctuaries UPPER MARLBORO, MD, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning writer …

Roland Hesmondhalgh Presents a Mythology-Rich Fantasy in 'Tracing Inferno: A Myrmecoleon Novel'

FAIRHOPE, AL, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Roland Hesmondhalgh has released Tracing Inferno: A Myrmecoleon Novel, a genre-blending fantasy adventure available to readers through Amazon. Set within an afterlife closely …

Former Catholic Monk Mark Robinson Introduces 'The Love Spectrum', A Thoughtful Guide to Love and Personal Growth

CAIRNS, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Australian author, teacher, artist, musician, and former Catholic monk Mark Robinson has released The Love Spectrum, a personal transformation book that explores how love can …

2026 Comanche Nation Fair

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भाजपा MLC धर्मेंद्र भारद्वाज ने मेरठ के लिए त्रिभाषी नागरिक सेवाओं का ऐलान किया है। अब हर आठवां नागरिक जो उर्दू बोलता है उसे अपनी भाषा में सरकारी सेवा मिलेगी। MEERUT, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- मेरठ-गाज़ियाबाद स्थानीय …

University Place to Break Ground on Major Campus Expansion

Ground Blessing to mark start of 62 new independent living residences, Town Center and expanded amenities WEST LAFAYETTE , IN, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- University Place, a Franciscan Ministries community and sponsored by …

Capstone University Offering Clinical Pastoral Education for Hospice and Palliative Care Chaplaincy

Spiritual Care Association Continues Additional Hospice and Palliative Care Education NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Capstone University now offers clinical pastoral education (CPE) with a specific focus on …

New Series Gives Hope to Women Trapped in Pornography Addiction

Fortis Institute Fellow Libby Glosson addresses this hidden struggle with compassion, practical insight and a faith-based path toward lasting freedom. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Every day, countless …

Equipping the Persecuted Releases New Report Showing Thousands of Christians Slaughtered in Nigeria This Year

Organization urges Washington to address the full range of militant threats as new app delivers terror alerts directly to smartphones WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Equipping the Persecuted …

Charleston Author Corey L. Hamilton Expands Faith-Centered Message of Redemption Through Dirty Hands but a Clean Heart™

CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Charleston author Corey L. Hamilton continues to share the message behind Dirty Hands but a Clean Heart™, a faith-centered story shaped by themes of struggle, forgiveness, …

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Sleep in Heavenly Peace's Bunks Across America Builds Thousands of Beds, Delivers Hope Nationwide

Eighth Annual Event Unites Volunteers, Communities and Partners to End Child Bedlessness POCATELLO, ID, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), the leading national nonprofit dedicated to building and …

Recovering Jesus Examines Jesus Traditions Outside the Christian Mainstream

Rogier Fentener van Vlissingen draws on decades of study to explore nondual spirituality, early Christian thought, and alternative interpretations of Jesus. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recovering …

Former Missionary and Mother of Five Brings Unconventional Entrepreneurship Story to Leadership Audiences

Katie Hornor’s journey from financial crisis to international business offers a timely message about marriage, motherhood, innovation, and meaningful work ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International keynote speaker …

Victory Lakes Brings Senior Living Expertise to Antioch Township Healthcare Panel

Community expert Eldarada Searcy, RN, shares assisted living insights alongside local healthcare and senior services professionals LINDENHURST, IL, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Village at Victory Lakes, a …

NBCI Calls for Jury Reform Considering Legal and Ethical Ramifications of the Lindsay Clancy Case

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities comprising 27.7 million members, is calling for a national …

The Books of Egu Reimagines the Gospel Through Video Games

The award-winning Forerunners Gospel blends faith, sci-fi, action and storytelling to reimagine the John the Baptist story in a futuristic world. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Books of Egu LLC, an …

Natasha Owens' Charlie Kirk Tribute 'We Miss You, Charlie' Lands at #25 on BILLBOARD’s Digital Song Sales Chart

The Tribute Single Featuring Benjy Gaither Also Debuted at #3 on the iTunes Pop Chart NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning recording artist Natasha Owens continues to make an impact with her …