Archdiocese of Alba Iulia

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Transylvania, in Romania, is home to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Alba Iulia (Latin: Archidioecesis Albae Iuliensis; Hungarian: Gyulafehérvári Római Katolikus Érsekség), a Latin Church archdiocese.

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• Pope Leo XIV issues message for 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees

  Pope Leo XIV issued a message for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, calling on the Church and society to protect vulnerable migrant children. The theme for the day, which the Church celebrated on September 27, is "Even just one of these children." The Pope identified minors as the most vulnerable group in global migration movements. He noted that millions of children and adolescents are forced to flee their homes due to war, poverty, violence, and environmental disasters. He stated that the number of displaced minors continues to grow, leading to immense economic, political, and military consequences. In his message, the Pope highlighted several specific hardships faced by these children, including those who have lost family members, witnessed violence, or endured long periods of separation from their parents. He also noted the traumatic conditions faced by minors traveling with their parents and the difficult situations of those separated from their families during repatriation.

  Sep 28, 2026 · Life & Family · 6 sources

• Pope Leo XIV addresses 80,000 French youth

  Pope Leo XIV addressed approximately 80,000 young people during a prayer vigil at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis on Friday, Sept. 25. The event concluded the first day of the pope's visit to France and featured the relics of the Holy Cross. During his meditation, the pope encouraged the youth to seek true freedom through a living relationship with Jesus Christ. He advised them to avoid lifestyles that prioritize material possessions or social media validation, which he said can leave life feeling empty and meaningless. He also urged them to follow a path toward holiness, noting that those who live with God are free from things that darken life. The vigil included musical performances and actors portraying French saints, such as Joan of Arc. The pope also addressed the need for unity and dialogue among French Catholics, including traditionalists who favor the old Latin liturgy. The event began with a greeting from Étienne Guillet, the bishop of Saint-Denis.

  Sep 28, 2026 · Catholic Life · 5 sources

• Pope Leo XIV meets with French bishops in Lourdes

  Sep 28, 2026 · Bishops · 8 sources

• Kovács Zoltán writes on the feast of Our Lady of the Knots

  Sep 28, 2026 · Catholic Life · 2 sources

• Pope Leo XIV presides over Mass in Paris

  Pope Leo XIV presided over a Mass at the Place de la Concorde in Paris on Saturday, September 26, calling on French Catholics to build a renewed nation by rediscovering their roots and publicly sharing their faith. The Holy See reported that approximately 700,000 people attended the celebration, which was the largest gathering of his apostolic journey to France so far. During his homily, the Pope spoke about the human search for meaning, truth, and fulfillment. Using the biblical image of living water, he explained that material goods and immediate satisfactions cannot fill the inner void in the human heart, but only God can provide these answers. He encouraged the faithful to work in favor of life, family, and truth. Before the Mass, the Pope traveled from the Apostolic Nunciature in an open vehicle, greeting crowds along the Champs-Élysées. Following the service, he departed Paris to continue his trip to Lourdes.

  Sep 28, 2026 · Vatican · 4 sources

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