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22 previously undisclosed letters describe alleged abuse by Father Marko Rupnik. The letters are from women who belonged to the Slovenian Loyola Community. The allegations add to the Rupnik abuse case.

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Spanish Catholics held a traditional August Church festival in Ceuta. Most migrants had been returned to Morocco. The festival featured a procession of Our Lady of Africa.

SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

The Vatican has released a new set of coins featuring Pope Leo XIV's face. This is the first time since 2014 that the papal image has been printed on the coins.

SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

A tornado with 146 mph winds traveled 12.5 miles through Wisconsin, causing destruction but no fatalities. Catholics report an outpouring of grace and compassion after the storm. The tornado affected three cities and one village.

SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV NewsNational Catholic Reporter

Peru celebrates the official announcement of Pope León XIV's visit. He will visit Peru, Uruguay, and Argentina from November 6 to 17. Peru is joyful about the return of its adoptive son, now Pope León XIV.

SourcesVida NuevaReligión Digital

Pope Leo XIV's new Fundamental Law of Vatican City is now in effect. The law removes language linking papal sovereignty to the Petrine office and allows laypeople to lead the city-state's governing commission. Experts say it corrects an anomaly introduced by Pope Francis.

SourcesCatholic News AgencyACI Digital

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Roberto Octavio González Nieves and appointed Bishop Eusebio Ramos Morales as his successor. Ramos was previously the Bishop of Caguas. He will lead the Archdiocese of San Juan de Puerto Rico.

SourcesACI PrensaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterVida NuevaReligión Digital

Pope Leo XIV has a message for everyone regarding artificial intelligence. He urges people to engage with AI instead of running from it. This message was discussed at a conference and explored by the co-founder of Acutis AI.

SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SpiritThe Catholic RegisterOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi. A young man named Francesco asked the Pope to pray for courage to follow Christ. The Pope's visit made the young people feel part of the Church.

SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

Pope Leão XIV named Irmã Maria do Disterro Rocha Santos, president of Conferência dos Religiosos do Brasil, as a consultant to the Dicastério para a Vida Consagrada. She will collaborate on studies and initiatives promoting Vida Consagrada worldwide. The appointment was announced by Vatican News.

SourcesVatican NewsCNBBDiocese of FortalezaDiocese of Roraima

Over 50 delegates from 7 regional episcopal conferences in Africa, Madagascar, and the Islands met for a seminar. They aim to build a listening Church across the continent. The seminar is a preparatory step for the 2028 Ecclesial Assembly.

SourcesSouthern African Catholic Bishops' ConferenceArchdiocese of PretoriaVatican News

Catholic marriage advocates urge continued support for married couples amid declining divorce rates. Divorce rates for couples married in the last 15 years are lower than earlier generations. Catholic experts cite various factors driving this trend.

SourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report