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Pope Leo to hold Wednesday audience for first time since lung cancer surgery

Leo pledged on Sunday, in his first public event since the surgery, that he would slowly resume his usual activities as the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.

Pope Leo walks ahead of Stefano Margaritora, who was his lead surgeon, as he leaves Gemelli Hospital following his lung surgery and cancer diagnosis, in Rome, Italy, October 17, 2026
Students walk through the school of the "Our Lady of Visitation" Catholic church in the Palestinian town of Zababdeh in the northern West Bank, on April 10, 2025.

Islamist group campaigns against Christian West Bank school over hijab restriction on deaf student

People block the Garvaghy road, a Catholic enclave in the largely Protestant town of Portadown, on the day members of the Protestant Orange Order are expected to march through the area as they take part in the annual Drumcree parade, Northern Ireland, September 27, 2026.

Protesters block road into Catholic area of Northern Ireland after court approves Protestant parade

Pope Leo visits France Saturday, 26th September 2026

Nearly one million people attend Pope Leo's open-air mass in Paris


Patriarchs, Abbas praise Jordan's role in preventing 'Judaization' of Jerusalem's holy sites

The attendees reportedly highlighted Jordan’s "guardianship of the Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem."

 King Abdullah II receives representatives of Jerusalem Waqf and Church Councils, Jerusalemite figures in presence of Palestinian President

Pope Francis remains stable, has not had new breathing crisis, Vatican says

The pope has not had any new breathing crises, the Vatican announced in a handout.

 Pope Francis. Vatican announces new guidelines allowing gay men to become priests in Italy under vow of celibacy.

Pope names Italian sister as first woman to lead major Vatican office

Pope Francis has elevated women to leadership roles at the Vatican throughout his 11-year papacy, naming a range of women to second-in-command positions at various offices.

 Sister Simona Brambilla, first woman named to oversee Catholic religious orders.

Irish Catholic Archbishop: Israeli response to Hamas ‘merciless and disproportionate'

Martin noted that others that had expressed similar views had been accused of antisemitism, and assured that he abhorred Hamas and other Islamist groups.

 Primate of All-Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin after the funeral of the former Catholic Bishop of Down and Connor Archbishop Noel Treanor at St Peter's Cathedral, Belfast. The 73-year-old died on Sunday morning. Picture date: Tuesday August 20, 2024.

As improved relations quaver, a new guide aims to educate Catholics about antisemitism

In the document published last week, the AJC’s “Translate Hate” ongoing glossary — which has entries on antisemitic terms — has been appended with Catholic commentaries on 10 of those entries.

Members of the Palestinian embassy to the Holy See give a keffiyeh, a traditional Palestinian scarf, to Pope Francis during a Christmas ceremony at St Peter's Square at the Vatican, Dec. 7, 2024.

Liran Gerassi: The Israeli head of the Lux Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies in Milwaukee

“I am the first-ever Israeli director of the center and first-ever Israeli employee of the Sacred Heart seminary.”

 AT SACRED HEART Seminary and School of Theology in Milwaukee.

A Brazilian Catholic family's journey to Israel volunteering with ALUT during wartime

Despite initial fear, the family’s faith provided them with the strength to continue their work.

 MARIA CLAUDIA Bonczkoviski Bruckheimer between her parents, Edson Brückheimer and Maria de Fátima Bonczkoviski Bruckheimer, who instilled in her a deep respect for biblical stories and the significance of Israel.

Trump's VP pick J. D. Vance: 'I'll be as strong an advocate for US-Israel relationship as anyone'

In a 2022 interview with The Jerusalem Post, Vance emphasized his commitment to a strong US-Israel relationship.

 Former U.S. president Donald Trump listens as JD Vance speaks during a rally in Youngstown, Ohio, U.S., September 17, 2022.

Catholic Church split on women deacons, Vatican document shows

The Vatican document stressed the need to "give fuller recognition" to women in the Church, saying that "by virtue of Baptism, they enjoy full equality".

 Pope Francis reacts on the day he holds a weekly general audience at Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, June 26, 2024.

Pope Francis considering making trip to Israel

The Pope shared that he is considering visiting Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and Jordan for the second time.

 Pope Francis greets people as he arrives for the weekly general audience at Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, June 19, 2024.