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Pope Leo XIV appoints 2 new undersecretaries to Synod office

Jesuit Father Giacomo Costa and Salesian Sister Elena Massimi take on leadership roles following the departure of Sister Nathalie Becquart, who had served as undersecretary since February 2021.

Polish court convicts bishop of failing to promptly report abuse

The court said canon law does not override Polish reporting duties. The diocese, which says it notified authorities in both cases, will appeal.

Pope Leo XIV becomes first pope to vote in an American election

The Vatican confirmed on Oct. 30 that the Holy Father cast an absentee ballot in his home state of Illinois.

Holy See postpones Nicaraguan bishops’ ad limina visit

Nicaragua currently has nine active bishops, four of whom are in exile.

Highly secularized Uruguay prepares to welcome Pope Leo XIV

While surveys show that only 33% of Uruguayans identify as Catholic and 28% identify as atheist or agnostic, there is still great anticipation for the pope’s visit.

All Saints’ Day 2026: What Catholics should know about this holy day of obligation

This year, the solemnity of All Saints will replace the 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time.

Pro-life group protests Cardinal Cupich’s award to philanthropist, Planned Parenthood donor

Cardinal Blase Cupich said the award is not an endorsement of every stance a person has, but Illinois Right to Life accused him of “scandalizing the faithful” at the Oct. 29 banquet.

Scholars criticize U.S. bishops for comparing proposed census rule to 18th century slave compromise

Many legal scholars and other experts strongly disagreed with the bishops’ claim that excluding noncitizens from the census means they are not persons.

Lord of Miracles celebration in Peru: ‘It’s not enough to attend the procession,’ bishop exhorts

Bishop Guillermo Elías urged the faithful to live out a faith that goes beyond processions and translates into acts of love.

U.S. bishops urge Catholic voters: Start with your faith, discern your vote

The videos come just days before the 2026 U.S. midterms, which could serve as a referendum on U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term.