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Peru Loses Second Bishop in Two Days As Pope Leo's Visit Nears

The Peruvian bishops' conference issued a statement of condolence shortly afterward.
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The Peruvian bishops' conference issued a statement of condolence shortly afterward.
Bishop Jorge Carrión Pavlich, who led the Diocese of Puno for more than 24 years, has died at 76, two days after Archbishop Richard Alarcón of Cusco.

Praying for the Conversion of England

‘The Conversion of England by the Power of Prayer,’ cover detail
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‘The Conversion of England by the Power of Prayer,’ cover detail
Introducing a new edition of prayers by Cardinal Nicholas Wiseman and a lecture by Cardinal Herbert Vaughan, Msgr. John Armitage reflects on England’s Catholic past and the signs of a possible ‘third spring’ of conversion to the faith.

How the Pope Became the Final Word on Sainthood

The canonization of Elizabeth of Hungary in 1235, by Sándor Liezen-Mayer (1863)
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The canonization of Elizabeth of Hungary in 1235, by Sándor Liezen-Mayer (1863)
From the well-meaning attempt to canonize a noble pup to a streamlined administrative process reserved to the Vatican, the practice of declaring saint has come a long way.

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