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Pope Leo XIV Sends New Shipment of Humanitarian Aid to Lebanon and Ukraine
5+ hour, 2+ min ago (346+ words) Vatican, 27 April, 2026 / 1: 00 AM In recent days, the new papal almoner, Archbishop Luis Mar'n de San Mart'n, confirmed that Pope Leo XIV sent humanitarian aid to Lebanon and Ukraine, two countries suffering from war. The prelate, who is charged with overseeing…...
Warm welcome in Ballina as Archbishop Duffy installed as a new Bishop of Killala - The Way
33+ min ago (167+ words) On Sunday, 26 April " Good Shepherd (Vocations) Sunday " Archbishop Francis Duffy was warmly welcomed as the new Bishop of Killala during a vibrant and uplifting celebration of Mass at Saint Muredach's Cathedral, Co Mayo, in the Diocese of Killala. Lay faithful,…...
Patron Saints Announced for World Youth Day Seoul 2027
26+ min ago (492+ words) The Local Organizing Committee for World Youth Day Seoul 2027 has officially announced the patron saints who will spiritually accompany the next major international gathering of young Catholics, which will take place in the South Korean capital Aug. 38, 2027. According to a…...
Pope Leo XIV advances sainthood causes, including Dutch nun who served in Missouri
24+ min ago (349+ words) Pope Leo XIV issued decrees advancing the sainthood causes of five candidates, including a Dutch nun who served in St. Louis in the early 20th century. During a meeting April 27, with Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes…...
Official program announced for the beatification of Fulton Sheen: Peoria and St. Louis to host the central events " INFOVATICANA
7+ hour, 18+ min ago (437+ words) by INFOVATICANA | April 28, 2026 The Diocese of Peoria has released the official calendar of events for the anticipated beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, a national-scope event that will combine liturgical celebrations, prayer, and spiritual formation around one of the most influential…...
Is Demonic Possession Real?
1+ week, 4+ day ago (115+ words) Yes, from a biblical point of view, demonic possession is a real phenomenon. The Bible features many references to demonic possession. So, while some people remain skeptical that demonic possession is real, the Bible's stories and the church today often…...
Pope prays with Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally in historic encounter, vows dialogue
20+ hour, 41+ min ago (149+ words) Iran's economy has been battered. Its leaders still think Trump will blink first" The Trump administration seems unlikely to accept Iran's off" FILE - Sarah Mullally speaks to the public after the Enthronement Ceremony installing her as archbishop of Canterbury in…...
Pope Leo vows to keep working to overcome differences in meeting with first Anglican female leader
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Pope, Mullally pray at Vatican | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (617+ words) VATICAN CITY -- Pope Leo XIV prayed Monday in the Vatican with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, and vowed to keep working to overcome differences "no matter how intractable they may appear," in a historic meeting with the first female…...
Official roster of events for Fulton Sheen beatification announced
14+ hour, 44+ min ago (534+ words) April 27, 2026 Francesca Pollio Fenton News Briefs 0 Print Archbishop Fulton Sheen will be beatified in St. Louis on Sept. 24. The official schedule of events for the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen has been announced by the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois. "I…...