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Pope Leo XIV: ‘Holiness Is Not a Privilege Reserved for a Few’

Pope Leo XIV greets people gathered in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican for the recitation of the Angelus on Nov. 1, 2026.
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Pope Leo XIV greets people gathered in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican for the recitation of the Angelus on Nov. 1, 2026.
The pontiff said the Solemnity of All Saints offers a “hope-filled message”: God sees goodness hidden from us and calls every person to holiness.

Wisconsin Pilgrims Visit Belgium to Explore Roots of Our Lady of Champion Visionary

The group of 50 pilgrims from the Diocese of Green Bay in Wisconsin during their pilgrimage walking in the footsteps of Servant of God Adele Brice in Belgium Oct. 10–20, 2026.
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The group of 50 pilgrims from the Diocese of Green Bay in Wisconsin during their pilgrimage walking in the footsteps of Servant of God Adele Brice in Belgium Oct. 10–20, 2026.
Bishop David Ricken led 50 pilgrims from Wisconsin to Belgium to retrace Adele Brice’s footsteps and deepen their connection to the visionary behind the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion.

America’s First Martyrs for Marriage: The Georgia Martyrs Declared ‘Blessed’

Cardinal Frank Leo elevates the Blessed Sacrament, flanked by Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia and Bishop Stephen D. Parkes, during the beatification Mass for the five Franciscan martyrs of Georgia at the Savannah Convention Center in Savannah, Georgia, Oct. 31, 2026.
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Cardinal Frank Leo elevates the Blessed Sacrament, flanked by Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia and Bishop Stephen D. Parkes, during the beatification Mass for the five Franciscan martyrs of Georgia at the Savannah Convention Center in Savannah, Georgia, Oct. 31, 2026.
In a milestone for the Catholic Church in America, the Georgia Martyrs are the first American martyrs for marriage and the first to be beatified in the South.

Photo Essay: When the Saints Become Your Friends

A young girl and her mom touch the relic of Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich after her beatification in Newark, New Jersey.
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A young girl and her mom touch the relic of Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich after her beatification in Newark, New Jersey.
I set out to photograph relics, but found a closeness I hadn’t expected ... and a reason to lie back down laughing.

Pope Leo XIV Welcomes Thousands from Notre Dame, Villanova to Vatican Ahead of Historic Game

Pope Leo XIV poses with visitors from Villanova University at the Vatican, Oct. 31, 2026. The Holy Father met with delegations from both Villanova and the University of Notre Dame ahead of the
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Pope Leo XIV poses with visitors from Villanova University at the Vatican, Oct. 31, 2026. The Holy Father met with delegations from both Villanova and the University of Notre Dame ahead of the "Eternal City Tip-Off" taking place in Rome.
The Pope met with basketball teams, students, and fans from both universities ahead of Saturday’s Eternal City Tip-Off

Cardinal Simoni Says Faith Sustained Him Through Death Sentence for Mass Honoring President Kennedy

Cardinal Ernest Simoni speaks to Mark Irons on
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Cardinal Ernest Simoni speaks to Mark Irons on "EWTN News in Depth," Oct. 30, 2026. After offering a Mass in 1963 for the soul of assassinated President John F. Kennedy, he was sentenced to death. The sentence was commuted, but he was imprisoned in communist Albania for nearly thirty years.
The 98-year-old Albanian cardinal called for prayers for world leaders after experiencing severe religious persecution.

From Answered Prayer to 94 Basilicas: How One Pilgrim Captured the Heart of Catholic America

Armed with a rosary, a map, and a burning intention, Catholic author Grady Connolly of Social Thomist visited 94 basilicas bringing American devotion to the Blessed Mother to life in a new book.
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Armed with a rosary, a map, and a burning intention, Catholic author Grady Connolly of Social Thomist visited 94 basilicas bringing American devotion to the Blessed Mother to life in a new book.
Every basilica — whether a soaring cathedral in a bustling metropolis or a humble parish church in rural America — tells a story of extraordinary sacrifice.