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Pope Francis visited Philadelphia on this week in Philly history

Listen to article • 0:00 min The pope who came in peace arrived in a Philadelphia seemingly under occupation. For the roughly 1 million people who descended upon Philly to try to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis over his two-day visit in September 2015, …

Pope Leo Signals Support for Journalists Targeted by Trump

Pope Leo XIV signaled support on Friday for journalists targeted this week by the White House, adding a new dimension to the monthslong tensions between the pontiff and President Trump. Speaking on a flight between Rome and Paris, Leo told reporters that …

The impact of Pope Francis on the fight against climate change and the protection of the Amazon since 2015

The legacy of Pope Francis in the fight against climate change and the protection of the Amazon has left an indelible mark on the Catholic Church and the world. His choice of papal name, inspired by Saint Francis of Assisi, was a clear sign of his …

Catholic board approves continuing Indigenous Education Committee

In response to Pope Francis’ Apology for Residential Schools in 2022 and in the spirit of reconciliation, the Prince Albert Catholic School Division created a new Indigenous Education Committee in the division.  The board approved the Indigenous Education …

Pope Leo XIV meets migrants in Paris ahead of Mass for 700,000 faithful

On Saturday morning, the pontiff visited Maison Bakhita, a diocesan center for social support and integration in Paris’ 18th district. The center is named after Saint Josephine Bakhita and was established in response to former Pope Francis’ call to “ …

‘A Social Contract for the Digital World’ – Text of Cardinal McElroy’s Sept. 26 talk at St. Anselm’s Abbey School

(The following is the text of the Thomas Verner Moore Lecture for 2026 given by Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, the archbishop of Washington, on Sept. 26 at St. Anselm’s Abbey School in Washington, D.C.) At the end of the conclave that elected Pope Leo, in …

As concerns over artificial intelligence mount, Cardinal McElroy urges ‘a social contract for the digital world’

At a time when artificial intelligence is dominating headlines and raising concerns in communities across the country and among researchers at AI frontier labs, Washington Cardinal Robert W. McElroy in a Sept. 26 lecture called for “a social contract for …

Pope brings message to protect life to French shrine at Lourdes known for miraculous cures

LOURDES, France (AP) — Pope Leo XIV is taking his opposition to euthanasia and medically assisted dying to Lourdes, the French Catholic shrine associated with miraculous cures and now also a place of healing for survivors of clergy sexual abuse. Leo was to …

Pope Leo Takes On Assisted Death, Secularism, Education In Blunt Message To French Establishment

Pope Leo XIV has used his apostolic visit to France, running from September 25-28, 2026 to discuss abortion, euthanasia, surrogacy and the place of Catholic schools in a once staunchly Catholic, but not officially secular country. The pope’s trip is …

The Pope closes his second day in Paris celebrating life where there was once death.

Paris experienced a historic day on the second day of Pope Leo XIV's visit to the French capital, culminating in a massive mass at the Place de la Concorde. In a place where death had occurred, life and communion were celebrated. In the morning, the …

Neither racism nor chaos: the lesson of Salamanca on migration

Modern racism is not a biological atavism, but an intellectual construct that emerged in the late 15th century with the great European voyages of exploration. What began as a «"emotional racism"» before the meeting with the «"other"», …

The return of the “Big Two”: What Trump and Xi Jinping discussed in Washington

The long-awaited summit ended on a positive note, but without the announcement of specific agreements or deals Chinese President Xi Jinping’s historic state visit to Washington on September 23–25 was held and marked the first visit by a Chinese president …

Emmanuel Macron will not attend a single Mass during Pope Leo XIV’s four-day visit to France

Emmanuel Macron will not attend a single Mass during Pope Leo XIV’s four-day visit to France, which starts this Friday. That includes Saturday’s giant open-air Mass on the Place de la Concorde in Paris, where nearly 600,000 people are expected. Instead …

What should we do to support those who convert? 3 guidelines from Leo XIV in France

(ZENIT News / Paris, 09.26.2026).- Following his visit to the Maison Bakhita Center for Support and Social Integration, Leo XIV went to the Catholic Institute of Paris for a meeting with members of the Provincial Synodal Assembly, catechumens, and …

Vatican envoy heads to Russia to discuss humanitarian aspects of Ukrainian settlement

VATICAN CITY, September 27. /TASS/. Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, Pope Leo XIV’s special envoy for Ukraine and president of the Italian Episcopal Conference, told TASS that he is traveling to Moscow on Sunday. On September 28-30, he will hold a series of …

Ending carbon won’t stop climate change

Carbon emissions and climate change are often synonymized: lower the former and the latter will go away. Simple, right? If only! All else being equal (pity it never is!), higher carbon emissions warm the earth’s surface. Warmer surface temperatures can, …

Zurich Summit Game Changer Glen Basner and Edward Berger Reminisce on a Wild ‘Conclave’ Ride

Quite the bromance unfolded on stage at the Zurich Film Festival Summit as Oscar-winning filmmaker Edward Berger held a session with FilmNation Entertainment founder and CEO Glen Basner, who is this year’s Game Changer award recipient. Basner, being …

‘Immense opportunity and honor,’ say new Catholics meeting Pope Leo in Paris

In a country witnessing record surge of adult baptisms, Pope Leo XIV met with protagonists of the trend Sept. 26, at the grounds of the Catholic Institute of Paris. Among those meeting the pope were catechumens, recent converts and participants in the …

Pope Leo draws 800,000 to Mass in the heart of Paris

PARIS (OSV News) — Close to 800,000 people lined Paris’ Champs Elysees from the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde for Mass Sept. 26 with Pope Leo XIV, who urged the people of France to follow Jesus to the source of true happiness and peace. “ …

Tommee Profitt's The Resurrection Of A King Sells Out During Pre-Sale - Limited Tickets Available for Christmas Show

Award-winning producer & composer Tommee Profitt sold out his one-night-only Easter event, THE RESURRECTION OF A KING, at the Opry House on March 24, 2027. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning …

Stephen Shaya, M.D. Elevated to Commander of Merit of the Imperial Order of Our Lord Jesus Christ

UNITED NATIONS, NY, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stephen Shaya, M.D., Executive Servant Leader at J&B Medical and Managing Director of Akkad Holdings, has been elevated to the rank of Commander of Merit of the …

CBC Special Meeting 9.28.26

New report shows the role Christian faith plays in marital quality, perspectives on marriage, and couples’ sex lives.

The report provides new data showing the most devout Catholic and Protestant couples enjoy the happiest family lives. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian faith is less of a factor in married …

2026 ICW Angel Tree - A Season of Giving

Forms are now available to complete for this year's angel tree! Completed forms can be dropped off in person at the Complex, building 1400, or emailed to [email protected]. Please submit forms no later than Friday, November 20th. The gift pick-up …

Schneeberger-Oser Funeral Home Completes Ownership Transition to Andrew M Oser, Carrying a 90-Year Canton Legacy Forward

The Canton funeral home, serving local families since 1935, enters its next chapter with a clear belief: there is no one "right" way to say goodbye. CANTON, OH, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Schneeberger-Oser …

Dallas Outreach Office Closure 9.25.26

Seven Planetary Boundaries Breached and Worsening; Humanity's Team Points to a Root Cause

A new Planetary Health Check finds 7 of 9 planetary boundaries breached as El Niño builds. Humanity's Team says the data points to one root cause: separation. BOULDER , CO, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- September 25, 2026 …

Purple Thursday & Reception

Q. R. Smith Announces the Release of P.S.: The Ripper Lives On

A grim reworking of Whitechapel opens the door to gods, hidden realms, and a conflict far beyond the Ripper murders DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Q. R. Smith announces the release of P.S.: The Ripper …

BCLCIR Calls for Continual Prayer for the Miraculous Recovery of Neria Dov ben Chana

BIRMINGHAM / WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Black Christian Leadership Council on Israel Relations (BCLCIR) stands with Ambassador Yechiel (Michael) Leiter, Mrs. Chani Leiter, and the entire Leiter …

As Asian Pop Reaches a Wider World, Eric HZ Carries 'Child' — and His Chinese Cultural Roots — With Him

Through “Child,” Eric HZ explores fatherhood, cultural identity and how love can be understood across languages and cultures. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Before Eric HZ’s lead vocal enters on Child, listeners …

CAMP COMEDY 'THE FLOATERS' BRINGS THE SUMMER VIBES HOME FOR DIGITAL RELEASE

Following a Successful Theatrical Run, Jackie Tohn’s Jewish Summer Camp Comedy Comes to VOD Platforms Nationwide; Pre-Sale Now Available on Apple TV LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- K180 Studios announces …

Authentic Fragments Identified in Schøyen Dead Sea Scroll Collection, Among Many Fraudulent Manuscripts

Texas non-profit uses multispectral imaging to help substantiate Dead Sea Scroll fragments’ authenticity PLANO, TX, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM), in collaboration …

Houston Civil Rights Advocate Joseph Baker Launches National Recidivism, Recovery Voting Rights Initiative

Formerly incarcerated leader and four-time Purdue University Global graduate expands his message of education, recovery, accountability, and second chances. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Civil rights advocate, …

Pastor Recounts 50-Day Fight for Life, Doctors Call Survival 'Medically Inexplicable'

MACON, GA, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Macon, Georgia pastor is sharing his story of survival after a sudden medical collapse in led to a 50-day hospital ordeal that included two cardiac arrests, a 12.5-hour emergency …

Princeton Theological Seminary to Host Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde for Conversation on Courageous Leadership

The leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington and NYT bestselling author, Budde to discuss moments of faith and bravery PRINCETON, NJ, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Princeton Theological Seminary will host the Episcopal …

Daughter of Murder Victim Launches “Remember Their Names. Share Their Stories.” Campaign for National Day of Remembrance

Mallina Wilson invites families to honor loved ones, share stories and create space for healing ahead of the October release of her memoir, All in a Moment. BELLINGHAM, WA, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As communities …

Uttar Pradesh Tourism Showcases Buddhist Circuit and Spiritual Heritage at JATA Tourism Expo Japan 2026

Uttar Pradesh Tourism pavilion at the event emerged as a key attraction LUCKNOW , UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Uttar Pradesh, a vibrant state in northern India, offered a spectacular showcase of its rich history, …

E30 Behind the Lens Dakota Wahkinney and the...

What started with a small camera, homemade videos, and a love for being creative eventually turned into a career in digital media for Comanche tribal member Dakota Wahkinney. In this episode, Dakota talks about his journey from filming high school …