LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV lands in South America

Pope Leo XIV is embarking on an apostolic journey Nov. 6–17 to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, where he served as a missionary and bishop.

The 3 Marian shrines that Pope Leo XIV will visit during his trip to South America

Pope Leo will visit the shrines of the Virgin of the Thirty-Three in Uruguay, Our Lady of Luján in Argentina, and Our Lady of Peace in Peru, where he dedicated his ministry to the Virgin.

Polish bishops call for day of fasting and penance amid political crisis

After an emergency meeting in Warsaw, Poland's Permanent Council asks the faithful to fast Tuesday and pray for social peace before Independence Day.

South Korea unveils World Youth Day 2027 venues, expects 1 million at closing Mass

Organizers unveil WYD Seoul 2027 venues and safety plans, bishops in Ethiopia decry killings, Australia marks a day to pray for prisoners, and more in this week's roundup of Catholic world news.

Pope Leo XIV arrives in South America

The pontiff's 11-day trip will take him to Uruguay, Argentina, and his adopted Peru.

Pope Leo talks health and voting en route to South America

The pontiff spoke with journalists accompanying him on his flight to Uruguay.

'We are all impacted by AI but nobody's listening' to one another, cardinal warns at conference

Founded in 2024, the Builders AI Forum brings together global AI builders and pastoral leaders to discuss the future of AI.

St. Catherine's Monastery nears settlement to end dispute with Egyptian government

The settlement is expected to bring greater stability to the monastery while allowing the Egyptian government to proceed with its Great Transfiguration project.

Nigerian government lacks political will to end attacks in Benue state, Catholic bishop says

Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe alleged that repeated warnings before the deadly attack on the Yelwata community went unheeded.

LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV in South America

Pope Leo XIV is embarking on an apostolic journey Nov. 6–17 to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, where he served as a missionary and bishop.