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Pope Leo in South America

Uruguay, Argentina and Peru • Nov. 6-17, 2026

On-Site News Coverage

New online courses help Catholics comfort those struggling with mental health

by Carol Glatz

A U.S.-based Catholic ministry has new online resources to help lay Catholics understand mental health struggles and how to better accompany those seeking help.

At Peruvian shrine, Pope Leo will return to the missionary model that shaped him
Idaho defies trend, rejects abortion protections ballot measure
Pope Leo heads to a divided Argentina still reckoning with Francis’ legacy
It takes courage to stand for — not against — something, pope tells young people
New exhibit at the Museum of the Bible explores legacy of Blessed Stanley Rother

U.S. Church

Trump names Bishop Barron to international religious freedom watchdog

by Kate Scanlon

President Donald Trump’s new appointees to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom include Bishop Robert E. Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, the commission said Sept. 16.

Democrats win House and Senate in landslide midterm election seen as Trump rebuke

Pro-life advocates pray at grave of 47 babies killed by abortionist Gosnell, but ‘not forgotten’

NY archbishop, archdiocese, healthcare ministry join in suit over state’s assisted suicide law

New scholarship tax credit could expand access to Catholic schools, say education leaders

Appeals court rules Idaho abortion ban may be enforced as voters prepare to weigh in

World

Peru: Historic churches severely damaged following earthquakes

by Junno Arocho Esteves

Dozens of homes were destroyed or declared uninhabitable following the earthquake, as well as several public buildings.

Brother of slain Pakistani minister urges West to act as report finds Christian persecution worsens
For 800 years, they kept the prayers going; now Benedictine nuns face a $1 million deadline
Spain and its Church in shock, grief after high speed train collision leaves dozens dead
Who is St. Gregory the Illuminator?
Ethiopian Orthodox leaders call for justice, protection after 60 Christians killed in attacks

Controversial German bishop will not seek reelection as bishops’ conference president

Trump rules out use of force to acquire Greenland, argues it should be given to US

Pope evaluating Trump’s invitation to join Board of Peace, Vatican’s secretary of state says

Vatican

Pope Leo XIV to visit 10 cities in South America in November

by Courtney Mares

Opinion

Reviews

Gritty and gripping, ‘On the Waterfront’ still speaks a Godly truth

by Kenneth Craycraft
Movie review: Wicker
Sense and Sensibility
The story of Jesus brings us together
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