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  Lessons from Lourdes 6am CT Hour – Mark talks Our Lady of Lourdes and the lessons we an learn from Our Lady’s message there. Gaby Burke shares the story of her journey to Lourdes wen she was pregnant with her 3rd child and the way Mary reached out to her. Mark and Sarah talk about St. Bernadette, what […] 🔗 https://relevantradio.com/2026/11/lessons-from-lourdes/ #Catholic #RelevantRadio #Saint #Christian

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  Day 2 of Holy Souls Novena: How can I gain a plenary indulgence for the dead? Did you know that you can gain a plenary indulgence for the souls in purgatory if you visit a cemetery during the “Octave” of All Saints Day? That’s right. Let me explain. First, what’s an “octave”? An ‘octave’ is a one-week celebration of a feast day in the Church. We have ‘octaves’ for Christmas, Easter, and […]... 🔗 https://relevantradio.com/2026/11/day-2-of-holy-souls-novena-how-can-i-gain-a-plenary-indulgence-fo...

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  From the Archives: Realism and Islam Editor’s note: This essay by the late Fr. Schall was posted first at CWR on April 17, 2016. I. Political realism, long associated with Augustine, constrains us to consider what Machiavelli later recommended to us—namely, [...] 🔗 https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/10/19/realism-and-islam/ #Catholic #CWR #Christian

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  Pope Leo XIV goes home four days after surgery, still expected to travel to Latin America next month The pope’s surgeon thinks Leo should be fully recovered in about 10 days, and sees “no clinical reasons” for cancelling his Nov. 6-17 trip to South America. The post Pope Leo XIV goes home four days after surgery, still expected to travel to Latin America next month first appeared on Angelus News.... 🔗 https://angelusnews.com/news/vatican/pope-leo-leaves-hospital-cancer/ #Catholic #AngelusNews...

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  The Patrick Madrid Show: October 15, 2026 – Hour 1 Patrick revisits some of the most thought-provoking calls from past years, where listeners share deep struggles and hard-won returns to faith, ask bold questions about suffering and holiness, and reveal moments of vulnerability around confession and starting over. Listeners hear testimonies of healing, gratitude, and the powerful grace found in coming home to the Church […]... 🔗 https://relevantradio.com/2026/10/the-patrick-madrid-show-october...

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  Doctors confirm Pope Leo XIV’s operated lung is recovering well The Vatican has not yet announced whether the pope will lead the public Angelus prayer from Gemelli Hospital on Sunday. [...] 🔗 https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/10/15/doctors-confirm-pope-leo-xivs-operated-lung-is-recovering-well/ #Catholic #CWR #PopeLeo #Vatican #Prayer

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  Returning home, Pope speaks of many ‘almost miracles’ in France Pope Leo returned to Rome on the evening of September 28, completing his four-day apostolic journey to France. Speaking with journalists in the traditional in-flight press conference, he described the time as “filled with many blessings”: The four days were literally filled with many blessings. Almost miracles, I would say, especially the time at Lourdes, Read More… Returning home, Pope speaks ...... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/09/...

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  The 13-year-old who sang her heart out for Pope Leo Try to remember yourself at 13. Standing in front of a classroom could have your stomach churning, so imagine walking out to sing in Lourdes and looking up to see a sea of faces before you, knowing that later that day you would be singing just a few feet from Pope Leo, with cameras relaying Read More… The 13-year-old who sang her heart out for Pope Leo... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/09/29/the-13-year-old-who-sang-her-heart-out-for-pope-leo/ #...

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  What the Book of Daniel says about angels Gabriel and Michael The Book of Daniel is one of the richest sources in the Hebrew Bible for angelic figures: it names the angel Gabriel and, separately, the chief of the heavenly host, Michael. Both appear as active characters, not just messengers in the abstract—Gabriel interprets Daniel’s visions, and Michael fights. Daniel, the book’s namesake, is presented as Read More… What the Book of Daniel says about ange...... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/09/29...

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  Blessed Fulton Sheen’s ever timely tips on public speaking Heed the oratorical guidance from the master orator. 🔗 https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2026/09/29/blessed-fulton-sheens-ever-timely-tips-on-public-speaking/ #Catholic #CatholicThing #Christian

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  Bishop Varden urges balanced approach to immigration and national identity Norwegian bishop warns against ethnic purity and hostility to strangers, while stressing migrants’ duties to respect the heritage and laws of their adopted countries. 🔗 https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2026/09/29/bishop-varden-urges-balanced-approach-to-immigration-and-national-identity/ #Catholic #CatholicThing #Bishop #Christian

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  A Modest Proposal for a Grand Ecumenical Gesture Randall Smith: Rather than allowing sacred spaces to become secular venues, the Anglican hierarchy should return pre-Reformation churches to their original Catholic owners. 🔗 https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2026/09/29/a-modest-proposal-for-a-grand-ecumenical-gesture/ #Catholic #CatholicThing #Church #Christian

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  Here’s How the Meeting Between the Pope and 7 Abuse Victims in Lourdes Unfolded (As Told by the Victims Themselves) After the Lourdes meeting, five participants spoke to journalists. Olivier Mardi, cofounder of the advocacy group Voix Libérées de Touraine, said the Pope had listened attentively and was aware that the danger of abuse had not disappeared. “He is no fool,” Mardi said The post Here’s How the Meeting Between the Pope and 7 Abuse Victims in Lourdes Unfolded (As Told... 🔗 https://zen...

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  From Judaism to Catholicism (Debbie Herbeck) Debbie Herbeck joins Tim to share her journey from Judaism to Catholicism and the call that led her into ministry. She also discusses how to help young women return to the faith. Resources: https://www.beloverevolution.com/ https://www.pinehillscamp.com/ https://www.renewalministries.net/ 🔗 https://relevantradio.com/2026/09/from-judaism-to-catholicism-debbie-herbeck/ #Catholic #RelevantRadio #Faith #Love

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  Leo XIV responds: Is he terrified of the risks of AI, is it systemic abuse within the Church, or has he crossed the line regarding secularism in France? Interview in English with Pope Leo XIV on the return flight from his apostolic trip to France 🔗 https://zenit.org/2026/09/28/leo-xiv-responds-is-he-terrified-of-the-risks-of-ai-is-it-systemic-abuse-within-the-church-or-has-he-crossed-the-line-regarding-secularism-in-france/ #Catholic #Zenit #PopeLeo #Church

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  New priests’ council in South Africa lauded for fostering collaboration with bishops The meeting highlighted the need to strengthen the bond between bishops and priests as well as among priests themselves. [...] 🔗 https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/09/28/new-priests-council-in-south-africa-lauded-for-fostering-collaboration-with-bishops/ #Catholic #CWR #Bishop #Christian

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  Pope: Wars are senseless; Russia and Ukraine should sit down to talk Speaking to journalists on the flight from Metz to Rome at the end of his Apostolic Journey to France, Pope Leo XIV discusses conflicts and the economic interests that sustain them, saying the Church “continues to raise her voice in proclaiming the Gospel. A few are growing rich from the arms industry; these billions could be used to solve problems such as world hunger.” Read all... 🔗 https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2...

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  I was too young to watch Fulton Sheen on TV. But we’re all still benefitting from his witness. Although Sheen stepped away from television broadcasting in 1968, his message is still being transmitted generations later. 🔗 https://www.americamagazine.org/faithinfocus/2026/09/28/fulton-sheen-legacy-intergenerational-young-church/ #Catholic #AmericaMag #Christian

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  At Lourdes, a refuge for the ill, Pope Leo stands against assisted dying laws "Those who are sick are privileged witnesses to this transfiguration of our lives through faith and love of God and neighbor," he said. The post At Lourdes, a refuge for the ill, Pope Leo stands against assisted dying laws first appeared on Angelus News. 🔗 https://angelusnews.com/news/world/pope-lourdes-wrapup/ #Catholic #AngelusNews #PopeLeo #Faith #Love

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  Pope Leo: Let Europe’s wounds be ‘openings through which light shines’ A Mass in Metz was the final event of the pontiff’s Sept. 25–28 trip to France. [...] 🔗 https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/09/28/pope-leo-let-europes-wounds-be-openings-through-which-light-shines/ #Catholic #CWR #PopeLeo #Mass

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  Be stouthearted, and wait for the Lord The Memorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church, by Valerie Schultz 🔗 https://www.americamagazine.org/scripture-reflections/2026/09/28/be-stouthearted-and-wait-for-the-lord/ #Catholic #AmericaMag #Saint #Church

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  More than 1,000 join March for Life in Vilnius, Lithuania Families, young people, and international advocates joined Lithuania’s second March for Life, calling for practical 🔗 https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/09/28/more-than-1000-join-march-for-life-in-vilnius-lithuania/ #Catholic #CWR #Christian

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  The grotto and the Gospel: Why the Church preserves Lourdes without adding to revelation Standing as a pilgrim at the Grotto of Massabielle, Pope Leo XIV offered a visible reminder of why the Church upholds apparitions such as those at Lourdes. [...] 🔗 https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/09/28/the-grotto-and-the-gospel-why-the-church-preserves-lourdes-without-adding-to-revelation/ #Catholic #CWR #PopeLeo #Mass #Gospel

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  In Metz, Pope Leo XIV condemns violence in God’s name On the last day of his four-day visit to France, Pope Leo XIV held a meeting with representatives of various religions at the Robert Schuman Conference Center in Metz. During his address, he focused on three points: the importance of dialogue, the rejection of violence in the name of God, and the role of religions Read More… In Metz, Pope Leo XIV condemns violence in God’s name... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/09/28/in-metz-pope-leo-xiv-condem...

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  Syriac patriarch: Planned synodal meeting ‘unlawful’ “His Beatitude urges the Synod Fathers to understand this matter” 🔗 https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/syriac-patriarch-planned-synodal #Catholic #PillarCatholic #Christian

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  Zambian archbishop pleads not guilty in pickup truck case The case follows an investigation into the disposal of 22 vehicles belonging to the Zambia Revenue Authority. 🔗 https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/zambian-archbishop-pleads-not-guilty #Catholic #PillarCatholic #Bishop #Christian

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  Why controversy skipped the Rupnik unveiling in Brazil The Sept. 12 unveiling of the fourth and final façade of the Basilica of Aparecida went off with little controversy in Brazil, a fact remarkable given the global notoriety of the artist responsible for the works. 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-americas/2026/09/why-controversy-skipped-the-rupnik-unveiling-in-brazil/ #Catholic #Crux #Christian

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  Pope Leo wraps up France trip by urging Europe to blunt ‘desire for domination’ driving today’s wars Pope Leo XIV urged Europe on Monday to draw from its Christian roots and tradition of dialogue to blunt the “desire for domination” driving today's wars, as he wrapped up a visit to France by recalling the forces that contributed to the continent's peaceful integration.... 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/church-in-europe/2026/09/pope-leo-wraps-up-france-trip-by-urging-europe-to-blunt-desire-for-d...

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  ‘This brought me reconciliation’: Abuse survivors praise Sunday’s meeting with Pope Leo Seven survivors of clerical sexual abuse praised a meeting with Pope Leo XIV. 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/church-in-europe/2026/09/this-brought-me-reconciliation-abuse-survivors-praise-sundays-meeting-with-pope-leo/ #Catholic #Crux #PopeLeo #Christian

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  Pope urges religious leaders in France to preach peace as he recalls foundations of European unity Pope Leo XIV urged religious leaders on Monday to preach messages of peace and unity as he wrapped up a visit to France by recalling the forces of dialogue that contributed to Europe’s post-World War II integration. 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/church-in-europe/2026/09/pope-urges-religious-leaders-in-france-to-preach-peace-as-he-recalls-foundations-of-european-unity/ #Catholic #Crux #PopeLeo #Peace