LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV visits chapel dedicated to St. Óscar Romero in Chiclayo, Peru

Pope Leo returned to Chiclayo, Peru, the diocese where he served as bishop, on Friday and celebrated Mass in the Pampas de Pimentel. Later he will meet with religious leaders and university students.

Pope Leo XIV, back in his former diocese, says all Christians are called to be missionaries

About 1.5 million members of his former flock turned out to greet the pontiff.

Vatican to mark 10th World Day of the Poor with Mass, lunch, and donated hygiene kits

Papal health clinics will provide free medical care to the poor ahead of a lunch between Pope Leo XIV and 1,300 people in need on Nov. 22.

Canadian bishops ask Parliament to 'split' euthanasia bill, urging advance requests not be allowed

Canadian bishops urge change to euthanasia bill, Mosul honors two martyrs, Irish archbishop highlights how AI affects human trafficking, and more in this week's Catholic world news roundup.

LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV returns to Chiclayo, Peru, to celebrate Mass

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday met with Peruvian bishops and faithful outside Lima's cathedral, then told some 60,000 young people at a stadium vigil: "You are the sign of hope!"

Austrian bishops adopt first rules for AI in the Church

AI may play only a supporting role in the sacraments, preaching, liturgy, and pastoral care under a new framework adopted at the bishops' autumn plenary in Salzburg.

10 things to know about St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini was the first American citizen to be canonized and is the patron saint of immigrants.

Alvernia University to acquire Marian University

Pennsylvania's Alvernia University to acquire Wisconsin's Marian University, the University of Notre Dame opens a bioengineering department, and more in this week's Catholic education roundup.

Lebanon's president reassures Christians as they remain under pressure

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun denied there is a danger to the Christian presence in the country, but the faithful there continue to face violence, displacement, and pressure to leave.

LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV tells Peru's youth 'You are the sign of hope'

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday met with Peruvian bishops and faithful outside Lima's cathedral, then told some 60,000 young people at a stadium vigil: "You are the sign of hope!"