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Slovak Bishops Preach On Mary at 250th Nitra Pilgrimage

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Altar servers carry the processional cross ahead of Bishop Jozef Haľko at the Assumption pilgrimage on the Calvary hill in Nitra, Slovakia, on Aug. 15, 2026.

Pilgrims have climbed the Calvary hill in Nitra since 1766; this year three bishops met them at the top.

EWTN News Explains: How Is Catholic Communion Bread Made?

Pope Leo XIV elevates the Eucharist during the papal Mass at Bamenda Airport in Cameroon, Thursday, April 16, 2026.

The rules governing the production of bread for Communion hosts date back to the Last Supper and the custom of unleavened bread.

10 Things to Know About San Marino Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Visit

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San Marino’s Guaita tower, also known as the Rocca, is one of three towered peaks overlooking the city of San Marino, the capital of San Marino.

The pontiff will visit one of the world’s smallest countries on Aug. 22. Here’s what to know about San Marino’s deep Catholic roots.

Pope Leo XIV: Violence Against Palestinians in West Bank Must Stop

Pope Leo XIV waves to the faithful gathered at the Piazza della Libertà at Castel Gandolfo for his Sunday Angelus on Aug. 16, 2026.

During his Aug. 16 Angelus address at Castel Gandolfo, the pontiff urged a 2-state solution in the Israel-Palestine conflict.