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Andrea Gagliarducciabout 4 hours ago

Pope Leo Speaks With Russian President Putin by Phone

Vladimir Putin, president of Russia, spoke with Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 16, 2026. undefined
Vladimir Putin, president of Russia, spoke with Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 16, 2026.
Pope Leo XIV and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone while the pope remains hospitalized.
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Alyssa Murphyabout 7 hours ago

After Deadly Shooting at Bend Elementary School, Catholic Bishops Call for Prayer

Community members grieve during a candlelight vigil at Drake Park on Oct. 15, 2026, in Bend, Oregon, after the deadly mass shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School earlier that day. undefined
Community members grieve during a candlelight vigil at Drake Park on Oct. 15, 2026, in Bend, Oregon, after the deadly mass shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School earlier that day.
The tragedy that claimed the lives of three students has prompted an outpouring of pastoral care and community support across the state.
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Victoria Cardiel/EWTN News Españolabout 9 hours ago

Vatican Releases First Photos of Pope Leo XIV Following Surgery

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass on Oct. 16, 2026, in a makeshift chapel on the 10th floor of Gemelli Hospital, where he has been recovering from lung surgery on Oct. 13, 2026. undefined
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass on Oct. 16, 2026, in a makeshift chapel on the 10th floor of Gemelli Hospital, where he has been recovering from lung surgery on Oct. 13, 2026.
Vatican sources also indicated that the Pope will publicly lead the Angelus this Sunday, although it has not yet been determined whether it will be from the hospital or the Vatican.
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Cardinal Parolin: Pope Leo’s Demanding Latin America Trip Now Depends On Doctors

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, meets with Pope Leo XIV on June 5, 2025, at the Vatican. undefined
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, meets with Pope Leo XIV on June 5, 2025, at the Vatican.
The Vatican secretary of state also said Thursday that the pontiff may have to “adjust his pontificate if it becomes necessary.”
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Ken Oliver-Méndez/EWTN Newsabout 13 hours ago

U.S. Midterm Elections Spark Multiple Catholic Voting Exhortations

The latest USCCB midterms message features an exhortation to Catholics to form their consciences and listen “to the Gospel call to love God and all our neighbors.” undefined
The latest USCCB midterms message features an exhortation to Catholics to form their consciences and listen “to the Gospel call to love God and all our neighbors.”
The USCCB president called on Catholics to exercise their “right and responsibility” to vote while advocacy organization CatholicVote issued state voter guides.
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Edward Pentin1 day ago

Jeffrey Archer’s Judas Novel and the Limits of Sentimental Mercy

Author Jeffrey Archer attends Day 6 of the Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival on April 3, 2009, in Oxford, England. undefined
Author Jeffrey Archer attends Day 6 of the Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival on April 3, 2009, in Oxford, England.
The author’s little-remembered fictitious account of Judas Iscariot coincided with the beginning of increasing attempts to rehabilitate or show sympathy for the betrayer of Jesus.
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Ishmael Adibuah/EWTN News1 day ago

‘Do We Understand Truth Anymore?’: Conference in Rome Discusses Distrust in Age of AI

Andreas Thonhauser, vice president and chief global officer at EWTN, speaks at the conference “Communicating Truth in an Age of AI,” organized by the Acton Institute, on Oct. 15, 2026, in Rome. undefined
Andreas Thonhauser, vice president and chief global officer at EWTN, speaks at the conference “Communicating Truth in an Age of AI,” organized by the Acton Institute, on Oct. 15, 2026, in Rome.
The Acton Institute held a discussion on “Communicating Truth in an Age of AI.”
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Amira Abuzeid/EWTN News English1 day ago

Firing Squad Execution of Fort Hood Shooter Will Not Be Livestreamed, Trump Says

A fallen soldiers memorial is shown before the memorial service for the victims of the shooting rampage by U.S. Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan on Nov. 10, 2009, in Fort Hood, Texas. Hasan, an Army psychiatrist, killed 14 people and wounded more than 30 in a shooting at the military base on Nov. 5, 2009. undefined
A fallen soldiers memorial is shown before the memorial service for the victims of the shooting rampage by U.S. Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan on Nov. 10, 2009, in Fort Hood, Texas. Hasan, an Army psychiatrist, killed 14 people and wounded more than 30 in a shooting at the military base on Nov. 5, 2009.
The execution of the convicted mass shooter by firing squad is set for Dec. 3.
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Victoria Cardiel/EWTN News Español1 day ago

Doctors Confirm Pope Leo XIV’s Operated Lung Is Recovering Well

A picture of Pope Leo XIV and candles are shown laid at the statue of John Paul II Oct. 14, 2026, outside Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo remains hospitalized but is recovering well, according to the Vatican update on Oct. 15, 2026. undefined
A picture of Pope Leo XIV and candles are shown laid at the statue of John Paul II Oct. 14, 2026, outside Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo remains hospitalized but is recovering well, according to the Vatican update on Oct. 15, 2026.
The Vatican has not yet announced whether the Pope will lead the public Angelus prayer from Gemelli Hospital on Sunday.
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Abby Strelow1 day ago

Meet the Young People Praying Outside Pope Leo’s Hospital

Young people join other faithful in prayerful vigil outside of Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Leo is recovering from lung surgery. undefined
Young people join other faithful in prayerful vigil outside of Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Leo is recovering from lung surgery.
Following his lung cancer surgery, Catholics from around the world have continued to congregate at Gemelli Hospital to pray for the Holy Father.
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Matthew McDonald1 day ago

Should the Chalice Be Available at Mass? Limits on Lay Access Spark Debate

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With a handful of U.S. dioceses moving to restrict the practice, Catholics are debating whether receiving Communion from the chalice should be widely available or reserved for special occasions.
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Hannah Brockhaus/EWTN News1 day ago

Vatican Meeting On the Family Ends Inconclusively Amid Pope Leo’s Hospitalization

Pope Leo XIV, bishops, and lay experts participate in the first day of a Vatican meeting on “Amoris Laetitia” in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall on Oct. 7, 2026. undefined
Pope Leo XIV, bishops, and lay experts participate in the first day of a Vatican meeting on “Amoris Laetitia” in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall on Oct. 7, 2026.
The pontiff said this week he would offer his reflections on the Amoris Laetitia gathering 'in due course.'
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Richard C. Lukas1 day ago

The Quiet Man Who Taught Me About Humility

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Albert Anker, “The Village Tailor,” 1894, Kunstmuseum Solothurn, Switzerland
COMMENTARY: Even as a child, I was drawn to my quiet, gentle uncle, who possessed an enviable serenity.
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Madalaine Elhabbal/EWTN News2 days ago

Catholic Lung Cancer Specialists Weigh in On Pope Leo XIV’s Diagnosis

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Dr. Jeff McGovern, a pulmonologist and member of the Catholic Medical Association, discusses Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis on "EWTN News Nightly" on Oct. 14, 2026.
“It is the most common cause of lung cancer in smokers and nonsmokers,” said Jeff McGovern, a pulmonologist, about Pope Leo’s diagnosis.
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Alyssa Murphy2 days ago

‘Pray for Me’: Pope Leo’s Request to the Faithful After Lung Cancer Diagnosis

Pope Leo XIV blesses 3-year-old Olivia Hamelin, held in the arms of her father, Alexandre Hamelin, during the Pope’s meeting with the sick on Sept. 27, 2026, at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France. undefined
Pope Leo XIV blesses 3-year-old Olivia Hamelin, held in the arms of her father, Alexandre Hamelin, during the Pope’s meeting with the sick on Sept. 27, 2026, at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France.
How are you answering the Pope's plea? We want to hear from you!
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Andrea M. Picciotti-Bayer2 days ago

Notre Dame Law Takes a Wrong Turn on the Ten Commandments

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COMMENTARY: A religious liberty clinic at the Catholic law school should be the first to defend the presence of religious texts in public education. Instead, it has embraced an erroneous understanding of the Establishment Clause and a faulty view of free exercise.
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Matthew McDonald2 days ago

US Daily Massgoers Offer Prayers for Pope Leo After Lung Cancer Surgery

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The faithful pray a Rosary after morning Mass on Oct. 14, 2026, for Pope Leo before the outdoor shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Washington.
Catholics attending daily Mass across the United States pledged to pray for the first American Pontiff as he continues to recover in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
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Jeffrey Bruno2 days ago

The Culture of Christ Is Alive in New York City

The body, blood, soul, divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ is processed through the streets of Manhattan on Oct. 13, 2026 for Napa Institute's Eucharistic Procession. undefined
The body, blood, soul, divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ is processed through the streets of Manhattan on Oct. 13, 2026 for Napa Institute's Eucharistic Procession.
Beneath the billboards and beside the rush-hour traffic, thousands follow Christ in the Blessed Sacrament during the Napa Institute’s 6th annual New York procession
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Joseph Pronechen3 days ago

How Blesseds, Including Fulton Sheen, Can Be Venerated

An image of Fulton Sheen from his television show appears in a TV-shaped frame on an easel in St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City on Oct. 1, 2026. undefined
An image of Fulton Sheen from his television show appears in a TV-shaped frame on an easel in St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City on Oct. 1, 2026.
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Joseph Pronechen3 days ago

What Blessed Fulton Sheen Said About the Miracle of the Sun

Crowds look at the ‘Miracle of the Sun,’ occurring during the Our Lady of Fatima apparitions in 1917. undefined
Crowds look at the ‘Miracle of the Sun,’ occurring during the Our Lady of Fatima apparitions in 1917.
Our Lady of Fatima even gave the exact directions on how to prevent not only World War II but all those that followed.
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EWTN News Staff3 days ago

Who Is St. Peregrine, the ‘Cancer Saint’ Catholics Are Invoking for Pope Leo XIV?

Candles surround a statue of St. Peregrine in the Serra Chapel at Mission San Juan Capistrano, California, on May 4, 2025. undefined
Candles surround a statue of St. Peregrine in the Serra Chapel at Mission San Juan Capistrano, California, on May 4, 2025.
As Pope Leo XIV recovers from lung cancer surgery, meet St. Peregrine Laziosi, the Servite priest healed the night before his amputation and now patron of cancer patients.
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Marco Mancini/ACI Stampa/EWTN News3 days ago

Pope Leo XIV Has Lung Cancer, Vatican Says

The faithful pray for Pope Leo XIV, on the occasion of his hospitalization, at Gemelli University Hospital, presided over by Cardinal Baldassare Reina, vicar general of the Diocese of Rome, on Oct. 13, 2026. undefined
The faithful pray for Pope Leo XIV, on the occasion of his hospitalization, at Gemelli University Hospital, presided over by Cardinal Baldassare Reina, vicar general of the Diocese of Rome, on Oct. 13, 2026.
The Holy See Press Office confirmed Tuesday evening that the nodule removed during Pope Leo XIV’s surgery was cancerous.

Amoris Laetitia Revisited, and Smoking

LEFT: Pope Leo XIV speaks during a meeting marking the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation ‘Amoris Laetitia’ at the Vatican Oct. 7, 2026. RIGHT: Smoking holds a particular place in the Catholic imagination and recent trends show Gen-Z Catholics are lighting up.
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LEFT: Pope Leo XIV speaks during a meeting marking the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation ‘Amoris Laetitia’ at the Vatican Oct. 7, 2026. RIGHT: Smoking holds a particular place in the Catholic imagination and recent trends show Gen-Z Catholics are lighting up.
This week, Pope Leo XIV gathered some 200 cardinals, bishops, experts and married couples in Rome to mark the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ sometimes controversial apostolic exhortation on the family, Amoris Laetitia. Register contributor Dr. Larry Chapp explores the document’s legacy and what Pope Leo hopes to accomplish. Plus, Register staff writers Jonah McKeown and Gigi Duncan tackle a surprising question: Is smoking making a comeback among Gen Z Catholics?

Blessed Fulton Sheen, Pray for Us!

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This week, the Church — especially in the United States — celebrated the long-awaited beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Register staff writer Jonah McKeown joins us on Register Radio with full coverage of this historic event.
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EWTN News Staff3 days ago

Praying for Pope Leo? Meet the Patron Saint of Lung Problems

“Death of St. Bernardine,” 1487-89: Fresco by Cappella Bufalini, Santa Maria in Aracoeli, Rome. undefined
“Death of St. Bernardine,” 1487-89: Fresco by Cappella Bufalini, Santa Maria in Aracoeli, Rome.
As the Church and the world prays for Pope Leo XIV this week, we turn to St. Bernardine of Siena, known as 'the Apostle of Italy' and for his intercession for those with lung and respiratory issues.
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Victoria Cardiel/EWTN News/Aci Prensa3 days ago

Who Is Dr. Luigi Carbone, Pope Leo XIV’s Personal Physician?

Dr. Luigi Carbone greets Pope Leo XIV at Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Oct. 13, 2026. undefined
Dr. Luigi Carbone greets Pope Leo XIV at Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Oct. 13, 2026.
As the pontiff undergoes surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican’s chief medical official plays a central role in coordinating his care.
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Victoria Cardiel/EWTN News/EWTN Espanol3 days ago

Pope Leo XIV Breaks With Decades of Secrecy by Announcing His Own Surgery

Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for the recitation of the Angelus on Oct. 11, 2026. At the end of his remarks, the Pope announced that he would soon be undergoing surgery on one of his lungs. undefined
Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for the recitation of the Angelus on Oct. 11, 2026. At the end of his remarks, the Pope announced that he would soon be undergoing surgery on one of his lungs.
The pontiff’s surprise disclosure about a lung nodule has drawn praise from senior cardinals, who see it as an unprecedented gesture of transparency and an expression of humility and trust.
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Patrick Brown3 days ago

‘Amoris Laetitia’ at 10: Pope Leo Moves Beyond the Footnote Wars

Pope Leo XIV meets with the presidents of bishops’ conferences from around the world on Oct. 7, 2026, during a gathering marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris Laetitia. undefined
Pope Leo XIV meets with the presidents of bishops’ conferences from around the world on Oct. 7, 2026, during a gathering marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris Laetitia.
COMMENTARY: As marriage declines and divorce rates fall, the Church faces a more urgent challenge: reaching young people and making marriage more attractive, accessible and meaningful.
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Madalaine Elhabbal/EWTN News3 days ago

Villanova Scholars Bring Catholic Social Teaching to Rome Sustainability Conference

Father John Abubakar, chief sustainability officer at Villanova University, speaks with “EWTN News Nightly” anchor Veronica Dudo on Oct. 12, 2026. undefined
Father John Abubakar, chief sustainability officer at Villanova University, speaks with “EWTN News Nightly” anchor Veronica Dudo on Oct. 12, 2026.
The conference focuses on the ethical and moral dimensions of caring for the environment and vulnerable communities, Father John Abubakar, chief sustainability officer at Villanova University, said.
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Across the Middle East, Children Answer Pope Leo’s Call to Pray the Rosary for Peace

Students at Our Lady of Pilar College in Jerusalem pray the Rosary in their schoolyard. undefined
Students at Our Lady of Pilar College in Jerusalem pray the Rosary in their schoolyard.
Children in Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria joined a global rosary campaign for peace this month.