Priest Joins Holy Family Parish in Gaza
Fr Luis Montes has arrived at the Holy Family Parish in Gaza to serve as vicar priest, bringing the parish's clergy to three.
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November 7, 2026
Vatican Museums Open Popemobile ExhibitA new show at the Vatican Museums traces a century of Mercedes-Benz vehicles used by the popes.
November 7, 2026
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates First South American MassThe Mass in Paysandú, Uruguay, drew a large crowd on a rainy Saturday as part of a three-nation South American tour.
November 7, 2026
Pilgrims' House Opens in Nicaea, TurkeyArchbishop Rino Fisichella inaugurates the House for Pilgrims near the ruins of ancient Nicaea, site of the First Ecumenical Council.
November 7, 2026
China Tightens Limits on Catholic PracticeReports say Chinese authorities restrict everyday Catholic religious life, including funeral rites in Shanghai.
November 6, 2026
Catholic Leaders Urge Climate Action Before COP31Three U.S. Catholic leaders call for decisive climate action ahead of the UN COP31 conference in Antalya, Turkey.
November 6, 2026
Pope Names María Montserrat Alvarado Communications ChiefAlvarado becomes the first woman to lead the Vatican's Dicastery for Communications, succeeding Paolo Ruffini.
November 6, 2026
Priests Urge Bishops to Speak on GazaPriests Against Genocide USA asks the U.S. Catholic bishops to publicly support three days of prayer and advocacy in Washington, DC.
November 6, 2026
Pax Romana Africa Elects New CoordinatorsThe movement's 14th Pan-African Assembly in Addis Ababa defined its Pan-African Strategic Plan for 2027 to 2031.
November 6, 2026
Monastery Dispute Nears Settlement With EgyptThe Greek Orthodox abbot of St. Catherine's Monastery has agreed to sign a contract settling a long-running land dispute with the Egyptian government.
November 6, 2026
Pope Leo Begins 12-Day South America TourThe pontiff departs Rome for Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, with stops across ten cities.
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