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USCCB Daily Readings from the New American Bible Revised Edition
- Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 25, 2026Reading 1 Exodus 22:20-26 Thus says the LORD:"You shall not molest or oppress an alien,for you were once aliens yourselves in the land of Egypt. You shall not wrong any widow or orphan. If ever you wrong them and they cry out to me,I will surely hear their cry. My wrath will flare up, and I will kill […]USCCB
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- Archbishop Gomez To Be Recognized for His Leadership in Hispanic/Latino Ministry With 2026 Encuentros Award October 23, 2026WASHINGTON - The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Subcommittee on Hispanic/Latino Affairs has named Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles as the recipient of the Encuentros Award. This prestigious distinction recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to Hispanic/Latino ministry in the Catholic Church in the United States. The announcement was made by […]PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
- Pope Leo's lung cancer was localized, no further treatment needed, Vatican says October 22, 2026VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Leo XIV will not need further cancer treatment, the Vatican announced Oct. 22.Final examinations of tissue removed during his lung surgery confirmed that the cancer was localized lung adenocarcinoma, and an oncological evaluation determined that no additional therapy was necessary, according to a Vatican communique.Despite the positive medical findings, doctors […]PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
- Protecting marriage more urgent than ever, pope says after surgery October 21, 2026VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Marriage requires more than physical attraction, Pope Leo XIV said in his first weekly general audience since undergoing lung cancer surgery, emphasizing that authentic love involves mutual self-giving, fidelity and a lifelong commitment between spouses.The pope, who returned to the Vatican Oct. 17 after four days in Rome's Gemelli hospital, said […]PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
- Human Dignity Remains at the Heart of Defending Religious Freedom October 21, 2026WASHINGTON – On October 27, the United States observes International Religious Freedom Day to commemorate the signing of the International Religious Freedom Act in 1998. “As Catholics, the Spirit of Truth, who dwells in human hearts, compels us to build a digital culture that respects the innate human search for truth and freedom,” said Archbishop Alexander […]PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
- New online courses help Catholics comfort those struggling with mental health October 20, 2026VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- A U.S.-based Catholic association dedicated to mental health ministry released two new online resources to help lay Catholics understand the signs of mental health struggles and how to better accompany those seeking help.Sometimes a loved one or acquaintance seems "irritable, emotional or just absent from things they used to love. But […]PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
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