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Pope Leo to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in November

Pope Leo’s first Latin American tour, set for November, sparks early diplomatic focus on the region.

Bosnian authorities investigate desecration and fire damage at Medjugorje Virgin Mary shrine

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‘Toy Story 5’ Becomes the Third $1 Billion Film of 2026

Toy Story 5 has reached the $1 billion mark, becoming the third film of 2026 to achieve the milestone and setting a record for animated franchises.

Excommunications show a Pope Leo unafraid of making firm decisions

Pope Leo is asserting authority through the excommunication of schismatic bishops and priests, including the Society of St. Pius X.

Rebel Catholic group SSPX defies pope, consecrates bishops

The Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) has consecrated four new bishops without a papal mandate, sparking fears of a formal schism within the Catholic Church.

Sister Smerilli new Prefect of the Dicastery for Integral Human Development

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Sister Smerilli, a Salesian sister, as the new Prefect of the Dicastery for Integral Human Development.

Pope invites new Archbishops to be 'Good Shepherds' on Feast of Saints Peter and Paul

Pope Leo XIV uses the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul to call for unity and appoint new archbishops as 'good shepherds'.

Vatican accuses EU of double standards on war

Pope closes Consistory, 'an experience of communion at service of mission'

Vatican says ‘nein’ to lay homilies in Germany

The Vatican has rejected a proposal from German bishops to allow laypeople and women to deliver homilies during Mass.