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Archbishop Gomez To Be Recognized for His Leadership in Hispanic/Latino Ministry With 2026 Encuentros Award
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Subcommittee on Hispanic/Latino Affairs has named Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles as the recipient of the Encuentros Award. This prestigious distinction recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to Hispanic/Latino ministry in the Catholic Church in the United States. The announcement was made by…
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Pope Leo’s lung cancer was localized, no further treatment needed, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV will not need further cancer treatment, the Vatican announced Oct. 22. Final examinations of tissue removed during his lung surgery confirmed that the cancer was localized lung adenocarcinoma, and an oncological evaluation determined that no additional therapy was necessary, according to a Vatican communique. Despite the positive medical…
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Protecting marriage more urgent than ever, pope says after surgery
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Marriage requires more than physical attraction, Pope Leo XIV said in his first weekly general audience since undergoing lung cancer surgery, emphasizing that authentic love involves mutual self-giving, fidelity and a lifelong commitment between spouses. The pope, who returned to the Vatican Oct. 17 after four days in Rome’s Gemelli hospital,…
Archbishop Gomez To Be Recognized for His Leadership in Hispanic/Latino Ministry With 2026 Encuentros Award
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Subcommittee on Hispanic/Latino Affairs has named Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles as the recipient of the Encuentros Award. This prestigious distinction recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to Hispanic/Latino ministry in the Catholic Church in the United States. The announcement was made by…
Pope Leo’s lung cancer was localized, no further treatment needed, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV will not need further cancer treatment, the Vatican announced Oct. 22. Final examinations of tissue removed during his lung surgery confirmed that the cancer was localized lung adenocarcinoma, and an oncological evaluation determined that no additional therapy was necessary, according to a Vatican communique. Despite the positive medical…
Protecting marriage more urgent than ever, pope says after surgery
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Marriage requires more than physical attraction, Pope Leo XIV said in his first weekly general audience since undergoing lung cancer surgery, emphasizing that authentic love involves mutual self-giving, fidelity and a lifelong commitment between spouses. The pope, who returned to the Vatican Oct. 17 after four days in Rome’s Gemelli hospital,…
Human Dignity Remains at the Heart of Defending Religious Freedom
WASHINGTON – On October 27, the United States observes International Religious Freedom Day to commemorate the signing of the International Religious Freedom Act in 1998. “As Catholics, the Spirit of Truth, who dwells in human hearts, compels us to build a digital culture that respects the innate human search for truth and freedom,” said Archbishop Alexander…
New online courses help Catholics comfort those struggling with mental health
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A U.S.-based Catholic association dedicated to mental health ministry released two new online resources to help lay Catholics understand the signs of mental health struggles and how to better accompany those seeking help. Sometimes a loved one or acquaintance seems “irritable, emotional or just absent from things they used to love.…
U.S. Bishops to Meet November 16-19 in Baltimore; Assembly to Be Livestreamed
WASHINGTON – The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather for the 2026 Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, Maryland, November 16-19. The public sessions on November 17 and 18 will be livestreamed on the USCCB website. Throughout the week they are together, the bishops will have multiple opportunities to spend time in prayer…
Church must listen to families, young people hesitant to marry, bishops say
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Bishops will go home from a weeklong meeting on marriage and family life, with a renewed commitment to listen to the realities of modern families as well as to reach young people and their hesitancy to marry. “In a world increasingly shaped by robots, anonymity and isolation, the family has a…
Pope grateful for people’s prayers, intends to resume duties ‘gradually’
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — During his first full day back at the Vatican after lung cancer surgery, Pope Leo XIV thanked everyone who prayed for him and said he would “gradually” resume his duties. “I would like to thank everyone who has prayed for me these past few days. I have truly felt your support.…
Pope Leo leaves hospital four days after lung cancer surgery
ROME (CNS) — Just four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer, Pope Leo XIV has left Rome’s Gemelli hospital Oct. 17, days ahead of initial projections, and return to the Vatican in time for his Sunday Angelus prayer. Doctors cleared the pope for discharge after reviewing blood tests, a chest X-ray and his overall…
Members and Consultants for U.S. Bishops’ Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Announced
WASHINGTON – The Administrative Committee of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) recently established the bishops’ Task Force on Preserving Human Dignity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Bishop Oscar Cantù of San José was appointed as its chairman who is joined by seven bishop members and three consultants. Bishop Members of the Task Force:…