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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?

Pope Leo XIV in France, and the Supreme Court

LEFT: Pope Leo and 80,000 youth are greeted by a display of French saints on Sept. 25, 2026, in Saint-Denis, France. RIGHT: The Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C.
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LEFT: Pope Leo and 80,000 youth are greeted by a display of French saints on Sept. 25, 2026, in Saint-Denis, France. RIGHT: The Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C.
Pope Leo XIV completed a momentous trip to France this week, raising a compelling question: Is the Catholic faith experiencing a revival in the country traditionally known as the Eldest Daughter of the Church? EWTN News Europe correspondent Solène Tadié explores the papal visit and its significance. Plus, what can we expect from the new Supreme Court term? EWTN News legal analyst Andrea Picciotti-Bayer offers her assessment.

Blessed Fulton Sheen, Pray for Us!

Blessed Fulton Sheen
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Blessed Fulton Sheen
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.

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.
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“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.

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.
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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.

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.
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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.

‘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.
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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.

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.
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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.

ACI Prensa Becomes EWTN News Español

ACI Prensa is now EWTN News Español.
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ACI Prensa is now EWTN News Español.
The platform and name are new, but the mission is the same: report the truth and bring the faith to the Spanish-speaking world.