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For Iraq’s Christians, Archbishop Warda says long-term stability requires jobs Archbishop Bashar Warda of Erbil called for investment in the future of young Christians in Iraq, pointing to the structure of the country’s economy as part of the problem. [...] 🔗 https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/09/27/for-iraqs-christians-archbishop-warda-says-long-term-stability-requires-jobs/ #Catholic #CWR #Bishop #Christian

‘I think Pope Leo truly cares about young Catholics’ As Metz welcomes Pope Leo XIV, a young Catholic professional who lives and works in the eastern French city tells Vatican News that Pope Leo is especially appreciated for 'truly caring for young Catholics,' and for his commitment to peace in Europe and throughout the world. Read all 🔗 https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-09/metz-interview-henry-young-professional-on-pope-visit.html #Catholic #Vatican #PopeLeo #Peace

Zambian archbishop pleads not guilty in pickup truck case The case follows an investigation into the disposal of 22 vehicles belonging to the Zambia Revenue Authority. 🔗 https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/zambian-archbishop-pleads-not-guilty #Catholic #PillarCatholic #Bishop #Christian

America’s Empty Confessionals In the ​latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, James M. O’Toole joins in to discuss his recent book, For I Have Sinned: The... 🔗 https://firstthings.com/americas-empty-confessionals/ #Catholic #FirstThings #Christian

Pope in Metz: God never inspires anything that disfigures human dignity Meeting with representatives of various religions in the French city of Metz, Pope Leo XIV praises efforts to engage in interreligious dialogue, recalling that God’s name must never be invoked to justify violence or oppression. Read all 🔗 https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-09/pope-leo-xiv-metz-france-interreligious-encounter.html #Catholic #Vatican #PopeLeo #Christian

Tensions run high in Northern Ireland after contentious march given go-ahead British Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for calm in Northern Ireland on Sunday after a contentious parade was given the go-ahead by the High Court in Belfast in a late-night sitting. 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/church-in-uk-and-ireland/2026/09/tensions-run-high-in-northern-ireland-after-contentious-march-given-go-ahead/ #Catholic #Crux #Christian

Pope Leo meets French abuse victims in Lourdes The pontiff “expressed his solidarity with them and, through them, with all those who have suffered and continue to suffer from the wounds of abuse,” the Vatican said. [...] 🔗 https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/09/27/pope-leo-meets-french-abuse-victims-in-lourdes/ #Catholic #CWR #PopeLeo #Vatican

New priests’ council in South Africa lauded for fostering collaboration with bishops The meeting highlighted the need to strengthen the bond between bishops and priests as well as among priests themselves. [...] 🔗 https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/09/28/new-priests-council-in-south-africa-lauded-for-fostering-collaboration-with-bishops/ #Catholic #CWR #Bishop #Christian

Pope urges protection of weakest at French shrine at Lourdes known for miraculous cures Pope Leo XIV spoke loudly about his opposition to euthanasia and medically assisted dying during a visit Sunday to Lourdes, the French Catholic shrine associated with miraculous cures and now also a place of healing for survivors of clergy sexual abuse.... 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/church-in-europe/2026/09/pope-urges-protection-of-weakest-at-french-shrine-at-lourdes-known-for-miraculous-cures/ #Catholic #Crux #PopeLeo

Pope Leo meets with survivors of abuse in Lourdes Pope Leo met with seven victims of sex abuse this evening in Lourdes, spending two hours with them in a meeting described by survivors as emotional. 🔗 https://www.americamagazine.org/vatican-dispatch/2026/09/27/pope-leo-meets-with-survivors-of-abuse-in-lourdes/ #Catholic #AmericaMag #PopeLeo #Christian

Leo XIV responds: Is he terrified of the risks of AI, is it systemic abuse within the Church, or has he crossed the line regarding secularism in France? Interview in English with Pope Leo XIV on the return flight from his apostolic trip to France 🔗 https://zenit.org/2026/09/28/leo-xiv-responds-is-he-terrified-of-the-risks-of-ai-is-it-systemic-abuse-within-the-church-or-has-he-crossed-the-line-regarding-secularism-in-france/ #Catholic #Zenit #PopeLeo #Church

Why controversy skipped the Rupnik unveiling in Brazil The Sept. 12 unveiling of the fourth and final façade of the Basilica of Aparecida went off with little controversy in Brazil, a fact remarkable given the global notoriety of the artist responsible for the works. 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-americas/2026/09/why-controversy-skipped-the-rupnik-unveiling-in-brazil/ #Catholic #Crux #Christian

‘This brought me reconciliation’: Abuse survivors praise Sunday’s meeting with Pope Leo Seven survivors of clerical sexual abuse praised a meeting with Pope Leo XIV. 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/church-in-europe/2026/09/this-brought-me-reconciliation-abuse-survivors-praise-sundays-meeting-with-pope-leo/ #Catholic #Crux #PopeLeo #Christian

What Happens When We Die? On The Patrick Madrid Show, Tracy from Oakland called in to ask Patrick a few questions about the concepts of death, what happens to the body, and how we reconcile judgment and the resurrection with what we learn in the Catechism. “With ‘Ashes to ashes and dust to dust’, it brought up these questions again […] 🔗 https://relevantradio.com/2026/09/what-happens-when-we-die/ #Catholic #RelevantRadio #Christian

Pope Leo XIV Spends Two Hours with Seven Abuse Victims in France: How the Meeting Unfolded The Pope met with each person individually and in private, listening to their stories and the pain and suffering they endured -- at times, regrettably, with the complicity or silence of those who could have helped them -- as well as their proposals to ensure this does not happen again. The post Pope Leo XIV Spends Two Hours with Seven Abuse Victims in France: How the Meeting Unfolded app... 🔗 https://zenit.org/2026/09/27/pope-leo-xiv-spends-two-hours-with-seven-abuse-victims-in-france-how-the-meeting-unfolded/ #Catholic #Zenit #PopeLeo

Daybreak for September 27, 2026 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/27/26 Gospel: Matthew 21:28-32 🔗 https://relevantradio.com/2026/09/daybreak-for-september-27-2026/ #Catholic #RelevantRadio #Prayer #Gospel

The 13-year-old who sang her heart out for Pope Leo Try to remember yourself at 13. Standing in front of a classroom could have your stomach churning, so imagine walking out to sing in Lourdes and looking up to see a sea of faces before you, knowing that later that day you would be singing just a few feet from Pope Leo, with cameras relaying Read More… The 13-year-old who sang her heart out for Pope Leo... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/09/29/the-13-year-old-who-sang-her-heart-out-for-pope-leo/ #Catholic #Aleteia #PopeLeo

Pope Leo in Lourdes: What to know about one of Catholicism’s most famous pilgrimage sites Pope Leo XIV is visiting the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes this weekend as part of his four-day apostolic journey to France, which is the first official papal state visit to the country in 18 years. 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/church-in-europe/2026/09/pope-leo-in-lourdes-what-to-know-about-one-of-catholicisms-most-famous-pilgrimage-sites/ #Catholic #Crux #PopeLeo #Christian

Oldest Little Daughter, Arise Fr. Benedict Kiely: Pope Leo's Paris visit highlights a vibrant, youth-led Catholic revival that defies centuries of secularism. 🔗 https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2026/09/28/oldest-little-daughter-arise/ #Catholic #CatholicThing #PopeLeo #Christian

Beautiful images: Pope joins traditional candlelight Lourdes procession The evenings in Lourdes feel otherworldly, as hundreds and sometimes thousands of people from all over the globe join together to follow Our Lady, carrying candles, praying the Rosary in many languages, and uniting in Latin to sing: Ave, Ave, Maria! This September 27, Pope Leo joined the procession, carrying a candle just like the Read More… Beautiful images: Pope joins traditional candlelight ...... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/09/27/beautiful-images-pope-joins-traditional-candlelight-lourdes-procession/ #Catholic #Aleteia #PopeLeo

What the Book of Daniel says about angels Gabriel and Michael The Book of Daniel is one of the richest sources in the Hebrew Bible for angelic figures: it names the angel Gabriel and, separately, the chief of the heavenly host, Michael. Both appear as active characters, not just messengers in the abstract—Gabriel interprets Daniel’s visions, and Michael fights. Daniel, the book’s namesake, is presented as Read More… What the Book of Daniel says about ange...... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/09/29/what-the-book-of-daniel-says-about-angels-gabriel-and-michael/ #Catholic #Aleteia #Bible

How Can We Renew Hope in the Context of a New Missionary Drive? Leo XIV Charts the Course for the French Episcopate Address by the Holy Father Leo XIV during his meeting with the Catholic bishops of France 🔗 https://zenit.org/2026/09/27/how-can-we-renew-hope-in-the-context-of-a-new-missionary-drive-leo-xiv-charts-the-course-for-the-french-episcopate/ #Catholic #Zenit #Bishop #Hope

Sunday, September 27, 2026 Bishop Robert Barron Friends, today’s Gospel is the parable of the two sons, a story about obedience to God. 🔗 https://www.wordonfire.org/reflections/a-ordinary2026-wk26-sunday/ #Catholic #WordOnFire #Bishop #Gospel

From Judaism to Catholicism (Debbie Herbeck) Debbie Herbeck joins Tim to share her journey from Judaism to Catholicism and the call that led her into ministry. She also discusses how to help young women return to the faith. Resources: https://www.beloverevolution.com/ https://www.pinehillscamp.com/ https://www.renewalministries.net/ 🔗 https://relevantradio.com/2026/09/from-judaism-to-catholicism-debbie-herbeck/ #Catholic #RelevantRadio #Faith #Love

Blessed Fulton Sheen, a new patron saint for writers? A gifted writer who was willing to devote his writings to uncomfortable truths, Sheen intentionally wrote for the general public, but he didn’t dumb down his message. 🔗 https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2026/09/28/blessed-fulton-sheen-a-new-patron-saint-for-writers/ #Catholic #CatholicThing #Saint #Christian

I was too young to watch Fulton Sheen on TV. But we’re all still benefitting from his witness. Although Sheen stepped away from television broadcasting in 1968, his message is still being transmitted generations later. 🔗 https://www.americamagazine.org/faithinfocus/2026/09/28/fulton-sheen-legacy-intergenerational-young-church/ #Catholic #AmericaMag #Christian

Pope: Wars are senseless; Russia and Ukraine should sit down to talk Speaking to journalists on the flight from Metz to Rome at the end of his Apostolic Journey to France, Pope Leo XIV discusses conflicts and the economic interests that sustain them, saying the Church “continues to raise her voice in proclaiming the Gospel. A few are growing rich from the arms industry; these billions could be used to solve problems such as world hunger.” Read all... 🔗 https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-09/pope-leo-xiv-press-conference-apostolic-journey-france.html #Catholic #Vatican #PopeLeo

Pope Leo bids 'au revoir' to Paris As Pope Leo XIV bids “au revoir” to Paris, Vatican News Correspondent Deborah Castellano Lubov brings us to the widely anticipated Mass with the Holy Father at Place de la Concorde, which not only filled the iconic square but also stretched along the Champs-Élysées. She also shares Pope Leo’s invitation to the French faithful to pursue holiness like the numerous French saints and to find real m...... 🔗 https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-09/pope-leo-bids-au-revoir-to-paris.html #Catholic #Vatican #PopeLeo

Ethiopians celebrate Meskel holiday with pomp, despite recent fighting in Tigray Millions of Christians in Ethiopia gathered to celebrate Meskel, a religious holiday that commemorates the discovery of the True Cross by the Roman empress Helena in the 4th century, even as fighting continued in the troubled northern region of Tigray. 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/church-in-africa/2026/09/ethiopians-celebrate-meskel-holiday-with-pomp-despite-recent-fighting-in-tigray/ #Catholic #Crux #Christian

Returning home, Pope speaks of many ‘almost miracles’ in France Pope Leo returned to Rome on the evening of September 28, completing his four-day apostolic journey to France. Speaking with journalists in the traditional in-flight press conference, he described the time as “filled with many blessings”: The four days were literally filled with many blessings. Almost miracles, I would say, especially the time at Lourdes, Read More… Returning home, Pope speaks ...... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/09/29/returning-home-pope-speaks-of-many-almost-miracles-in-france/ #Catholic #Aleteia #PopeLeo

At Lourdes, a refuge for the ill, Pope Leo stands against assisted dying laws "Those who are sick are privileged witnesses to this transfiguration of our lives through faith and love of God and neighbor," he said. The post At Lourdes, a refuge for the ill, Pope Leo stands against assisted dying laws first appeared on Angelus News. 🔗 https://angelusnews.com/news/world/pope-lourdes-wrapup/ #Catholic #AngelusNews #PopeLeo #Faith #Love

When 6 altar servers with Down syndrome take on a papal Mass Serving Mass can make even an experienced altar server a little nervous. There are movements to remember, objects to have in the right place at precisely the right moment, and the uncomfortable knowledge that any mistake tends to happen in full view of the congregation. Now imagine replacing the usual parish congregation with nearly a Read More… When 6 altar servers with Down syndrome take on a...... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/09/27/when-6-altar-servers-with-down-syndrome-take-on-a-papal-mass/ #Catholic #Aleteia #Mass

Pope Leo: Let Europe’s wounds be ‘openings through which light shines’ A Mass in Metz was the final event of the pontiff’s Sept. 25–28 trip to France. [...] 🔗 https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/09/28/pope-leo-let-europes-wounds-be-openings-through-which-light-shines/ #Catholic #CWR #PopeLeo #Mass

Bishop Varden urges balanced approach to immigration and national identity Norwegian bishop warns against ethnic purity and hostility to strangers, while stressing migrants’ duties to respect the heritage and laws of their adopted countries. 🔗 https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2026/09/29/bishop-varden-urges-balanced-approach-to-immigration-and-national-identity/ #Catholic #CatholicThing #Bishop #Christian

More than 1,000 join March for Life in Vilnius, Lithuania Families, young people, and international advocates joined Lithuania’s second March for Life, calling for practical 🔗 https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/09/28/more-than-1000-join-march-for-life-in-vilnius-lithuania/ #Catholic #CWR #Christian

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits Paris and Lourdes on second day of France trip Pope Leo XIV visited the Maison Bakhita Center and celebrated an open-air Mass at Place de la Concorde in Paris before concluding his day at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes. [...] 🔗 https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/09/26/photos-pope-leo-xiv-visits-paris-and-lourdes-on-second-day-of-france-trip/ #Catholic #CWR #PopeLeo #Mass

Pope Leo in Lourdes: The Church must heal her ‘wounds, infidelities, and painful errors’ The pontiff spoke about the urgency of repentance and conversion at a Mass on the third day of his visit to France. [...] 🔗 https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/09/27/pope-leo-in-lourdes-the-church-must-heal-her-wounds-infidelities-and-painful-errors/ #Catholic #CWR #PopeLeo #Mass #Church

Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Why We’re Unhappy Hour 2 for 9/25/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Paul Sullins discusses why so many Americans are unhappy (26:11), challenges to happiness (42:24), and growing up without money (45:56). Link: https://ruthinstitute.org/ Original Air Dates: Chaplet – 9/25/26 Fr. Sullins – 5/4/26 🔗 https://relevantradio.com/2026/09/chaplet-of-divine-mercy-and-why-were-unhappy/ #Catholic #RelevantRadio #Christian

Be a Sinner, not a Hypocrite Fr. Paul D. Scalia: In the face of division and sin, true Christian integrity requires a constant orientation to the truth and continual repentance. 🔗 https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2026/09/27/be-a-sinner-not-a-hypocrite/ #Catholic #CatholicThing #Christian

Pope Leo wraps up France trip by urging Europe to blunt ‘desire for domination’ driving today’s wars Pope Leo XIV urged Europe on Monday to draw from its Christian roots and tradition of dialogue to blunt the “desire for domination” driving today's wars, as he wrapped up a visit to France by recalling the forces that contributed to the continent's peaceful integration.... 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/church-in-europe/2026/09/pope-leo-wraps-up-france-trip-by-urging-europe-to-blunt-desire-for-domination-driving-todays-wars/ #Catholic #Crux #PopeLeo

Here’s How the Meeting Between the Pope and 7 Abuse Victims in Lourdes Unfolded (As Told by the Victims Themselves) After the Lourdes meeting, five participants spoke to journalists. Olivier Mardi, cofounder of the advocacy group Voix Libérées de Touraine, said the Pope had listened attentively and was aware that the danger of abuse had not disappeared. “He is no fool,” Mardi said The post Here’s How the Meeting Between the Pope and 7 Abuse Victims in Lourdes Unfolded (As Told... 🔗 https://zenit.org/2026/09/28/heres-how-the-meeting-between-the-pope-and-7-abuse-victims-in-lourdes-unfolded-as-told-by-the-victims-themselves/ #Catholic #Zenit #Christian

Pope Leo draws 800,000 people to central Paris for open-air Mass on iconic square Hundreds of thousands of people packed Paris’ iconic Champs-Élysées avenue to attend an open-air Mass with Pope Leo XIV on Saturday, a sign of the Catholic Church’s enduring appeal in 🔗 https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2026/09/28/pope-leo-draws-800000-people-to-central-paris-for-open-air-mass-on-iconic-square/ #Catholic #CatholicThing #PopeLeo #Mass #Church

The grotto and the Gospel: Why the Church preserves Lourdes without adding to revelation Standing as a pilgrim at the Grotto of Massabielle, Pope Leo XIV offered a visible reminder of why the Church upholds apparitions such as those at Lourdes. [...] 🔗 https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/09/28/the-grotto-and-the-gospel-why-the-church-preserves-lourdes-without-adding-to-revelation/ #Catholic #CWR #PopeLeo #Mass #Gospel

In Metz, Pope Leo XIV condemns violence in God’s name On the last day of his four-day visit to France, Pope Leo XIV held a meeting with representatives of various religions at the Robert Schuman Conference Center in Metz. During his address, he focused on three points: the importance of dialogue, the rejection of violence in the name of God, and the role of religions Read More… In Metz, Pope Leo XIV condemns violence in God’s name... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/09/28/in-metz-pope-leo-xiv-condemns-violence-in-gods-name/ #Catholic #Aleteia #PopeLeo

Be stouthearted, and wait for the Lord The Memorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church, by Valerie Schultz 🔗 https://www.americamagazine.org/scripture-reflections/2026/09/28/be-stouthearted-and-wait-for-the-lord/ #Catholic #AmericaMag #Saint #Church

Syriac patriarch: Planned synodal meeting ‘unlawful’ “His Beatitude urges the Synod Fathers to understand this matter” 🔗 https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/syriac-patriarch-planned-synodal #Catholic #PillarCatholic #Christian

Pope urges religious leaders in France to preach peace as he recalls foundations of European unity Pope Leo XIV urged religious leaders on Monday to preach messages of peace and unity as he wrapped up a visit to France by recalling the forces of dialogue that contributed to Europe’s post-World War II integration. 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/church-in-europe/2026/09/pope-urges-religious-leaders-in-france-to-preach-peace-as-he-recalls-foundations-of-european-unity/ #Catholic #Crux #PopeLeo #Peace

A Modest Proposal for a Grand Ecumenical Gesture Randall Smith: Rather than allowing sacred spaces to become secular venues, the Anglican hierarchy should return pre-Reformation churches to their original Catholic owners. 🔗 https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2026/09/29/a-modest-proposal-for-a-grand-ecumenical-gesture/ #Catholic #CatholicThing #Church #Christian

Blessed Fulton Sheen’s ever timely tips on public speaking Heed the oratorical guidance from the master orator. 🔗 https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2026/09/29/blessed-fulton-sheens-ever-timely-tips-on-public-speaking/ #Catholic #CatholicThing #Christian

The surprising little things Pope Leo changed in Paris The official record of a papal visit will tell you what Pope Leo said, whom he met, where he celebrated Mass, and how many people came to see him. It is less likely to mention the sight of priests hearing confessions on the Champs-Élysées, the extraordinary number of buses required to transport the faithful, or Read More… The surprising little things Pope Leo changed in Paris... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/09/27/the-surprising-little-things-pope-leo-changed-in-paris/ #Catholic #Aleteia #PopeLeo