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Los Angeles Archdiocese Announces Pilgrimage Sites, Indulgences for St. Francis Jubilee
Posted on 04/9/2026 17:15 PM (The Daily Register)
8 Ways a Catholic Family of 16 Lives Debt-Free
Posted on 04/9/2026 17:05 PM (The Daily Register)
Bishop Expresses Solidarity With Victims as Rebels Kill 43 in Democratic Republic of Congo
Posted on 04/9/2026 14:30 PM (The Daily Register)
Military Archbishop Broglio Relieved by US-Iran Ceasefire, but Concerns Loom
Posted on 04/9/2026 14:22 PM (The Daily Register)
David Axelrod meets with Pontiff (Vatican Press Office)
Posted on 04/9/2026 06:04 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
As is customary, the Vatican did not release a statement on the topics discussed during the private audience. Axelrod did not discuss the audience on his X account, where he posts frequently.
Message title announced for World Day of Migrants and Refugees (Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development)
Posted on 04/9/2026 05:04 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
The Church will commemorate the next World Day of Migrants and Refugees (background) on September 27. The dicastery explained that “Even just one of these children” is a reference to Christ’s statement that “Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me” (Matthew 18:5).
Sport can be a 'workshop for a reconciled humanity,' Pope tells Olympic athletes (Dicastery for Communication)
Posted on 04/9/2026 05:04 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
“Sport contributes to the maturing of our character, requires a steadfast spirituality and is a fruitful form of education,” Pope Leo said. “Through sport, we learn to know our own bodies without idolizing them, to control our emotions, to compete without losing our sense of fraternity, to accept defeat without despair and victory without arrogance.”
Bishops issue Rwanda genocide anniversary statement, call for unity (ACI Africa)
Posted on 04/9/2026 04:04 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
“The genocide perpetrated against the Tutsi is an indelible stain on humanity and particularly on the Rwandan nation,” the bishops said. “Remembering our painful history is not meant to fuel hatred or revenge but to preserve the memory of those who died and to affirm that death does not erase the deep bonds that unite us.”
Augustinians see 'Leo effect' after Pope's election (National Catholic Register)
Posted on 04/9/2026 03:04 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
“We’re seeing a growth in interest,” said Father Joseph Farrell, O.S.A. “We hope it continues for a long time.”
The Midwest Augustinians, to which the future Pope Leo belonged, reported a steep rise in vocation inquiries, from the typical 50-60 per year to over 300.
VP Vance, Defense Department respond to report that official delivered 'bitter lecture' to Cardinal Pierre (Newsweek)
Posted on 04/9/2026 03:04 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby reportedly told Cardinal Pierre, “America has the military power to do whatever it wants in the world. The Catholic Church had better take its side.”
“I would actually like to talk to Cardinal Cristophe Pierre and, frankly, to our people, to figure out what actually happened,” Vice President JD Vance said in response. “I think it’s always a bad idea to offer an opinion on stories that are unconfirmed and uncorroborated, so I’m not going to do that.”
A spokesman for the Defense Department described the report as “highly exaggerated and distorted” and said that “the meeting between Pentagon and Vatican officials was a respectful and reasonable discussion. We have nothing but the highest regard and welcome continued dialogue with the Holy See.”