Pope Leo XIV writes to the White Sox

Pakistan: New Report Highlights Discrimination Against Religious Minorities

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Christians and other minorities continue to face persecution in the country, including false accusations of blasphemy and violence against women.

Vatican Announces Special Exposition of the Holy Crib of Jesus at St. Mary Major in Rome

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Starting October 15, the relics of the Holy Crib, for centuries the center of Christmas devotion at the Liberian Basilica of St. Mary Major, will temporarily leave their usual location in the monumental Confessio facing the Papal Altar to be displayed in a spot much closer for the faithful and pilgrims.

What does it mean for art to be a “search engine” like Google? Leo XIV explains it to artists

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The Pope’s Address to the Artists and Curators at the Event “The Art of Possibility: Weaving Together,” Organized by the Dicastery for Culture and Education

New “Donum Missionis” Foundation brings the missionary colleges in Rome under one institution

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The measure involves an administrative and financial merger: a single instrumental entity of the Dicastery, with its own governing bodies and subject to the Holy See’s economic oversight mechanisms, in line with the reform of the Roman Curia

Vatican Cardinal who heads the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue to visit the UK

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On Wednesday 21 October, the Cardinal’s visit moves to Birmingham, where he will meet with the Sikh community. The focus of this day will be, Sikhs and Christians together to promote solidarity and service for peace in the world.

The Release of Prisoners of War and the Return of Children to Their Families: The Mission of the Cardinal Sent by Leo XIV to Russia

Valentina di Giorgio

The trip followed Zuppi’s July visit to Ukraine, where he also visited detention facilities holding Russian soldiers in the Lviv region

This is what the latest criticisms of synodality from prominent episcopal voices are saying: fatigue, ambiguity, and the risk of losing sight of the Church’s mission

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The point of synodality, if it is to endure, cannot be synodality itself. It must be the mission of the Church.

The Pentagon Grants Chaplains Greater Authority: U.S. Armed Forces to Strengthen Religious Support for Soldiers

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the creation of a new Office of Religious Affairs on September 30 during his State of the Force address at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The event was attended by about 600 military officers and service members

Bogota Court Rejects Religious-Neutrality Challenge to Colombia’s Presidential Inauguration

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The dispute arose from an unusual but deliberately broad religious moment incorporated into the inauguration. A statue of Our Lady of Fatima was displayed briefly, while a rabbi, an evangelical pastor and a Catholic priest took part in a period of interfaith prayer and praise

Pope Leo XIV writes to the White Sox, the baseball team from his hometown of Chicago: here is what the letter says

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From Chicago Fan to Pope: Leo XIV Sends the White Sox a Message Before Their Playoff Turnaround

Questions about liturgy: Omission of the Consecration at Mass

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Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

Gender ideology is excluded from the UN

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Seven world leaders spoke of the importance of “gender equality,” in addition to the EU official statement and the statement of outgoing UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The only representatives of nations who promoted LGBTQI+ issues were the Taoiseach of Ireland, Micheál Martin, and the Foreign Minister of Belgium, Maxime Prévot.

Iceland Becomes the Most Aggressive Advocate for Abortion and Gender Ideology

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The country that received the most pressure on sexual orientation and gender identity was Namibia, criticized by Malta, Belgium, Finland, Mexico, Iceland, Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, Canada, Brazil, and the Netherlands to adopt explicit legal categories of non-discrimination based on these characteristics