Pope Francis Newswire

In Pope Francis’ Homeland of Argentina, His Successor Carries Forward Legacy of Prioritizing the Poor

Pope Leo XIV waves as he arrives to celebrate Mass Nov. 11, 2026, at the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján, Argentina’s national Marian shrine, during his Nov. 6-17 apostolic journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. (Photo: OSV News/Yara Nardi, Reuters) by …

Win over Nipmuc, loss to Pope Francis wraps up strong year for boys’ soccer team

Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on November 12, 2026 By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI SPRINGFIELD — North Reading High boys soccer coach Mark Bisognano knew his team faced an uphill task as they visited Pope Francis on Tuesday evening in the MIAA …

Leo pays tribute to Pope Francis in Buenos Aires

Pope Leo XIV prays before a memorial plaque to Pope Francis in Buenos Aires (Vatican Media) Pope Leo XIV has paused in prayer before a plaque commemorating his predecessor, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who served as Archbishop of Buenos Aires for seven years …

The Legacy of Pope Francis in the Environmental Message Left by Pope Leo XIV in Argentina

During his visit to Argentina, Pope Leo XIV delivered a significant message about the environment, linking the protection of nature with economic and social development. Throughout his speeches, he emphasized the importance of adopting an integral ecology …

During Argentina visit, Pope Leo highlights dignity of work and legacy of Pope Francis: ‘He was like a prophet’

BUENOS AIRES – With seven mouths to feed, Mirta Franco Godoy knew she had to find work fast. In 2001, Argentina’s economy came crashing down amid mounting public debt, economic instability and a run on the country’s banks. Her family had previously managed …

In Pope Francis’s homeland, his successor carries forward a legacy of prioritizing the poor

With seven mouths to feed, Mirta Franco Godoy knew she had to find work fast. In 2001, Argentina’s economy came crashing down amid mounting public debt, economic instability and a run on the country’s banks. Her family had previously managed to get by with …

Pope Leo exhorts in Luján to paint each day “with the color of hope”

En su último acto público multitudinario en Argentina, Leo XIV volvió a darse un baño de masas en la Misa celebrada en la plaza de la Basílica Nuestra Señora de Luján, ante casi dos millones de fieles, según Vatican News. El Santo Padre lanzó un mensaje de …

Leo XIV brings a message of hope to an Argentine prison that Pope Francis used to visit

Pope Leo XIV visited the Villa Devoto prison in Buenos Aires this Wednesday, a penitentiary center closely linked to the legacy of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis, where he brought a message of hope and called on those deprived of liberty to use their …

In Pope Francis’ homeland, his successor carries forward a legacy of prioritizing the poor

BUENOS AIRES (CNS) – With seven mouths to feed, Mirta Franco Godoy knew she had to find work fast. In 2001, Argentina’s economy came crashing down amid mounting public debt, economic instability and a run on the country’s banks. Her family had previously …

Pope Leo XIV Lauds an Argentine City As a "home of saints"

Pope Leo XIV incenses a statue of the Blessed Mother during Mass at the Military Aviation School in Córdoba, Argentina, on Nov. 10, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News Leo specifically mentioned the missionary priest St. José Gabriel del Rosario …

Pope visits prisoners, urges them to ‘restart their lives’

Pope Leo XIV visited a group of prisoners at Argentina’s Devoto Prison on Wednesday morning, urging them to restart their lives after listening to their personal accounts. “Human beings do not flourish despite their limitations, but often through them ... …

Pope Leo XIV Tells Prisoners It's Never Too Late to Start Again and Make Peace with God

It was here at Devoto Prison that then-Archbishop Jorge Bergoglio celebrated the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper with inmates. Years later, it welcomes Pope Leo XIV, who came to reach out to inmates and highlight the work of prison ministry. After …

Uruguay’s only canonized saint was friend of John Bosco

The small South American country did not have a canonized saint until 2022, when Mother Francisca Rubatto was canonized by Pope Francis. Copy linkArchive articlePrint article Pope Leo has had a packed schedule during his 12-day apostolic journey to South …

World Day of the Poor: ‘The poor are the Gospel made flesh’

It was fitting that I should have first become aware of World Day of the Poor (WDP) when visiting Assisi some years ago. Initiated by Pope Francis, and continued by Pope Leo, the 10th WDP is on Sunday, November 15. It was in Assisi Railway Station while …

Pope Leo XIV pays tribute to Pope Francis in the cathedral where he served for 15 years – VIDEO ONLY

Upon arriving at the Cathedral of Buenos Aires, Leo XIV paid tribute to Pope Francis, who served as archbishop of the archdiocese for 15 years. He did so by praying in silence and laying flowers, alongside a group of children, in front of a commemorative …

In Francis' hometown, Pope Leo builds on late pope's social justice message

In the city where Pope Francis developed the vision of social justice he would come to champion on the global stage, his successor took up what became a beloved refrain from the late pope among the most poor of the Argentine capital.  Meeting with …

Leo taps into Argentina’s Catholic history as Milei praises legacy of Pope Francis

Pope Leo arrives in Argentina, urges leaders to strengthen democracy and dialogue

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Buenos Aires Nov. 8 urging Argentina's civil leaders to safeguard democracy, protect the unborn, and engage in respectful dialogue across political divides after meeting with President Javier Milei at the Casa Rosada …

In Argentina, Leo reinterprets Francis

During his tenure as pope, Pope Francis was frequently criticized, fairly or not, for a perceived tendency in rhetoric toward ambiguity. Though Francis did not make the sweeping changes to Church doctrine that his most progressive supporters had hoped for …

Christian Country Songwriter Curt Brickley Expands Music Ministry Through Beyond the Song Devotional Series

Christian country songwriter Curt Brickley introduces Beyond the Song, connecting original music, personal reflection, and biblical truth through devotionals. HAMILTON, MT, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian country …

Dr. Lynette Lewis Th.D. Examines the Fear of Losing Salvation

A scripture-centered study distinguishes eternal security from earthly effects and heavenly rewards, drawing on Lewis’s account of fears that began at age five. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Can a …

Mark Heiress’s Life Story Ties Chicago Roots with a Successful Career in Information Technology and Army Reserve Service

The autobiographical collection traces childhood, education, and a decision at 19 to test himself through military service. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A decision made at 19 supplies a central point …

Our God of Second Chances Traces Love Rekindled Across Decades and Faith Tested by Illness

Colleen A. Phillip’s personal account connects an online reunion with forgiveness, spiritual conviction, and the uncertainty of a fiancé’s brain surgery. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A reunion after decades …

New Zealand psychotherapist's debut novel wins four US literary awards this year

*Echoes of the Timeless* goes borderless AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, November 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A New Zealand-based psychotherapist and author has received four US literary awards in 2026 for her novel *Echoes of the Timeless*, a story …

Prep School Students Earn Top Scores in Advanced Placement

New York City Catholic Schools Going All-In on AP Learning Opportunities NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New York Post recently published its twice-yearly Catholic schools special editorial section, …

SermonAudio Launches Ask!, a Free Tool That Answers Bible Questions From Real Sermons

Free Ask! answers Bible questions from real sermons and plays the exact moment the preacher said it. GREENVILLE, SC, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SermonAudio announced Ask!, a free tool that answers Bible questions from the …

Princeton Seminary Receives $25.9 Million Grant to Shape Future of Christian Leadership

Initiative will support more than 20,000 young adults, strengthen organizations, and explore future research on faith and flourishing. PRINCETON, NJ, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Princeton Theological Seminary has …

RUSH LIMBAUGH LEGACY ENCOURAGES AMERICAN UNITY AT THANKSGIVING

PROCEEDS FROM THE ADVENTURES OF RUSH REVERE SERIES RELAUNCH BENEFIT THE MARINE CORPS-LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION WEST PALM BEACH , FL, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This Thanksgiving, Kathryn Adams Limbaugh is honoring …

The Long Way Home Connects an Immigrant’s American Dream With Accountability After Federal Incarceration

F. R. James’s memoir follows professional success, personal failure, and rebuilding, with family, forgiveness, and faith at its center. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In The Long Way Home: Memoir of 24 …

Gospel music's influence takes center stage at Salem Baptist Church

Omaha Performing Arts, Salem Baptist Church bring award-winning songwriter Percy Bady to North Omaha for, “The Conversation: Gospel Musicianship.” OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning songwriter, …

Virtual Tikkun’s peer-to-peer global Kahal community delivers flexible, collaborative Torah learning

New iOS/Android apps enable members to study their Torah chanting on-the-go SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Virtual Tikkun™, a CA nonprofit dedicated to making Torah reading and learning more accessible, today …

Anchored To The Savior Explores The Foundations Of Christian Salvation

Patrick Edwin Harris examines biblical questions about faith, redemption, and eternal life through the image of a house secured to its foundation. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Anchored to the Savior: A …

Mark D Wood Examines Biblical Prophecy Through the Bride’s Identity

A royal-wedding framework connects Eden, the Wise Virgins, and the two Adams in a Genesis-to-Revelation interpretation. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Who is the Bride of Christ, and what does that …

His Truth In Living Words: For The Weekend Warriors Of Modern Times

Ruben Garza’s His Truth in Living Words Traces a Personal Conversion and Its Meaning for Faith NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In His Truth in Living Words: For the Weekend Warriors of Modern Times, Ruben Garza …

A Family Risks Its Safety to Protect a Hunted Girl in D.J. Gideon’s The Guest

Set in Pakistan, the teen survival novel turns a Pashtun grandfather’s duty of hospitality into a decision with potentially life-threatening consequences. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In D.J. Gideon’s …

The Movement Pass Kindness Forward Inspires the World to Perform 1 Billion Acts of Kindness Beginning on Nov. 11

Founder Chin Yao calls on Pope Leo XIV, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, and the United Nations, to pause for one minute at 11:11 a.m. for a moment of kindness ROME, EUROPE, ITALY, November 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- November 11, 2026 marks …

New Gothic Dark Fantasy Novel The Sanguine Priest Is Now Available

R.C. Rucks introduces a gothic dark fantasy novel combining vampire mythology, religious symbolism, and thought-provoking themes of faith and morality. ROGERS, MN, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author R.C. Rucks …

Planning Center Launches Awards Honoring Worship's Most-Used Songs

Marking its 20th anniversary, Planning Center honors the writers of 11 songs that churches have each scheduled over 1 million times in Planning Center Services. CARLSBAD, CA, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Planning Center, the …

Hollis Frances Rewinds the Night Sky to the First Christmas in "Visit of the Wise Men"

A retired engineer turns to astronomy software on the Christmas story, asking what the shepherds, the wise men, and even the stars may have witnessed. AVON, OH, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Visit of the Wise Men,…