Stories for week of November 01, 2026

Ordered from most to least recent.

Released Wednesday, Nov. 4

 Head of German bishops: We want ‘full communion’ with the Pope
 Vatican diplomat calls for protection of civilians, houses of worship in wartime
 Pope mourns passing of Peruvian archbishop who was scheduled to host him
 No changes to schedule of Pope’s Latin American journey despite surgery, Vatican officials say
 Pope, in video, prays for detachment, sharing of money, time, talents
 USCCB, Catholic colleges call for changes to Trump administration’s racial nondiscrimination regulations
 Pope, in World Youth Day message, emphasizes Christ’s words: ‘Take courage, I have overcome the world’

Released Tuesday, Nov. 3

 Curbing infections, not people—Part II
 Maronite prayer hall vandalized in Israel
 2 Peruvian bishops die on eve of papal visit
 Archbishop Hicks joins lawsuit against assisted suicide mandates
 State-level Catholic conferences prepare the faithful for ballot initiatives
 Vandalism outside Catholic school in Australia
 English bishops call for progress toward disarmament
 Archbishop of Vienna: ‘I would certainly wish for the ordination of women’
 Holy See ‘deeply concerned’ about threats to nuclear facilities
 Bishops Flores, Boxie discuss ‘faith before politics’
 ‘Blessed are those who mourn,’ Pope preaches on All Souls’ Day

Released Monday, Nov. 2

 Curbing infections, not people—Part I
 New apostolic visitor appointed for Medjugorje
 Vatican court condemns publication of ‘credibly accused’ lists
 Start anew from God and rebuild with a prophetic vision, Pope tells delegations from earthquake-ravaged Italian towns
 Pope receives pilgrims from Notre Dame and Villanova, reflects on athletics and holiness
 USCCB publishes November Respect Life Prayer Guide
 Pope Leo: Pray for the forgotten dead
 Pope offers encouragement to Youth Olympic Games, Franciscan mission to the poor
 Pope Leo calls for new peace initiatives in Ukraine following Oleshky ceasefire
 5 Franciscan martyrs beatified in Georgia; Pope hails their example
 The saints are the most beautiful sign of the Kingdom of God, Pope tells pilgrims

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Memorial of St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop

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The Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Charles Borromeo (1538-1584), bishop. Charles was a member of a noble family and a nephew of Pope Pius IV. He was made a Cardinal at the age of 23 and assisted the Pope in administering the affairs of the Holy See and in governing the Church. Soon thereafter he was…

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