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Pope Leo XIV Arrives in South America

Pope Leo XIV speaks to journalists aboard the papal plane en route to Uruguay for the first leg of his trip to South America, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Pope Leo XIV speaks to journalists aboard the papal plane en route to Uruguay for the first leg of his trip to South America, Nov. 6, 2026.
The pontiff’s 11-day trip will take him to Uruguay, Argentina, and his adopted Peru.

Polish Bishops Call for Day of Fasting and Penance Amid Political Crisis

Riot police stand behind barriers as protesters with Polish flags gather outside Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal on Oct. 31, 2026, in Warsaw.
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Riot police stand behind barriers as protesters with Polish flags gather outside Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal on Oct. 31, 2026, in Warsaw.
After an emergency meeting in Warsaw, Poland’s Permanent Council asks the faithful to fast Tuesday and pray for social peace before Independence Day.

From Savior to Tyrant: Jim Caviezel on Portraying King Herod in ‘Zero A.D.’

Catholic actor Jim Caviezel (l) sits down with Raymond Arroyo in Los Angeles for EWTN's 'The World Over' discussing faith and film.
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Catholic actor Jim Caviezel (l) sits down with Raymond Arroyo in Los Angeles for EWTN's 'The World Over' discussing faith and film.
To embody the biblical monarch consumed by paranoia and worldly power, Caviezel drew unexpectedly on the physical, emotional, and spiritual marks left on him from playing Christ more than two decades ago.

New Book Recounts Stories of Papal Flights From John Paul II to Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV waves as he boards the ITA Airways A321 plane in Rome to begin his apostolic journey to France on Sept. 25, 2026.
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Pope Leo XIV waves as he boards the ITA Airways A321 plane in Rome to begin his apostolic journey to France on Sept. 25, 2026.
Rino Anastasio shares personal anecdotes about caring for the popes on board, ranging from worries about insufficient fuel to an unexpected birthday surprise.

Catholic Group Praises California for ‘Largest Commutation in History’ as Hundreds Spared Execution

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra’s rally at the Hollywood Palladium on Nov. 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. Newsom commuted the death sentences of more than 500 prisoners in California on Nov. 5.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra’s rally at the Hollywood Palladium on Nov. 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. Newsom commuted the death sentences of more than 500 prisoners in California on Nov. 5.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted the death sentences of nearly 550 prisoners on the state’s death row on Nov. 5.

LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV in South America

Pope Leo XIV boards the papal plane en route to Uruguay for the first leg of his 12-day trip to South America, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Pope Leo XIV boards the papal plane en route to Uruguay for the first leg of his 12-day trip to South America, Nov. 6, 2026.
Pope Leo XIV is embarking on an apostolic journey Nov. 6–17 to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, where he served as a missionary and bishop.

Diocese Bets Big on Marriage Apostolate — and Sees Dramatic Results

Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas blesses a married couple at a Communio event at Sacred Heart Parish in Shawnee, Kansas. Communio is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening marriages and families.
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Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas blesses a married couple at a Communio event at Sacred Heart Parish in Shawnee, Kansas. Communio is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening marriages and families.
A bold new approach to marriage ministry in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is strengthening families and revitalizing parishes.

Pope Appoints 2 Undersecretaries to Integral Human Development Dicastery

Pope Leo XIV passes in front of St. Peter’s Basilica on the back of the popemobile during his weekly ride through the crowds in St. Peter’s Square for the general audience on Oct. 28, 2026.
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Pope Leo XIV passes in front of St. Peter’s Basilica on the back of the popemobile during his weekly ride through the crowds in St. Peter’s Square for the general audience on Oct. 28, 2026.
The pontiff on Nov. 5 named Jesuit Father Avelino Chicoma Bundo Chico and Claudia Leal Luna, to serve under the dicastery’s prefect, pro-prefect, and secretary.