Lafayette Parish firefighters rescue man from burning mobile home, another person injured; dog died

LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) — Firefighters rescued a man from a burning mobile home in Lafayette Parish and another person got out on their own, but the family dog did not survive. The two people were taken to the hospital but both are...

Is there hope for Libero Milone’s final appeal?

The former auditor general of the Vatican has filed his final appeal in the city state’s Court of Cassation. Former Auditor General of the Vatican, Libero Milone. Pillar file photo. Speaking to journalists in Rome on October 14, Libero Milone...

Neuroscientists are starting to take miracles seriously

In 2007, at Memorial Hospital in Rhode Island, a premature baby was born by C-section after being severely deprived of oxygen in the womb. A couple hours later, his heartbeat slowed until it was nearly undetectable. The attending doctor prayed...

In Gaza and Israel, Fragile Peace Brings Hope and Heartache

Christians in Gaza are relieved by the ceasefire that took effect on Oct. 13 between Israel and Hamas, but they understand that hostilities could break out again at any time, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, told...

Buckingham Palace Just Issued a Huge King Charles & Queen Camilla Update

The royals have barely had a moment to catch their breath since wrapping up their summer holidays and it doesn’t look like things are slowing down anytime soon. Prince William and Kate Middleton have been spotted out and about visiting charities...

Jordan's King Abdullah II Embarks on Pivotal European Tour to Strengthen Ties and Address Regional Challenges

AMMAN, Jordan / ISTANBUL – In a move underscoring Jordan's active role in global diplomacy, King Abdullah II departed Amman on Tuesday for a multi-nation European tour encompassing Italy, the Vatican, Hungary, and Slovenia. The itinerary,...

World Mission Day: Leo XIV calls for supporting those who bring Christ to ends of earth

Vatican City, Oct 13, 2025 / 14:12 pm Pope Leo XIV called on Catholics to support missionaries on World Mission Day, which will be celebrated on Oct. 19. In a video message released Oct. 13, the Holy Father — who served as a missionary bishop in...

Pope Leo brought up five concerns, the baby bust was the central one

A few years ago, I walked into the Church of Santa Maria del Carmelo in Traspontina, between the Tiber River and the Vatican, and witnessed something pretty rare: a baptism.Rome has a below-average birth rate for Italy, which has one of the lowest...

Auxiliary Bishop Wu Jianlin's restricted ordination in Shanghai

As AsiaNews reported, the ceremony for the prelate chosen by Bishop Shen Bin during the Vatican's Sede Vacante took place this morning. Leo XIV approved the appointment in August in accordance with the Agreement. Although confined to the Sheshan...

Venezuela tendrá sus dos primeros santos. Pero no todo es oración y fe: también hay política en el medio

Por CNN en Español Venezuela se prepara para vivir este domingo 19 de octubre un acontecimiento histórico con la canonización de José Gregorio Hernández y la madre Carmen Rendiles. El evento llega en medio de un clima político tenso, marcado por...

Pope Leo XIV Hails Gaza Ceasefire as “Glimmer of Hope,” Urges Lasting Peace

Vatican City, October 12, 2025 – In a heartfelt address following the traditional Sunday Angelus prayers in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV described the recent ceasefire in Gaza as a “glimmer of hope” for a region ravaged by two years of...

Leo XIV to Italy: Protect family, welcome migrants, defend life

The pontiff met with Italian political leaders, calling attention to major social issues and thanking them for logistical support for Vatican events. Leo XIV made his first official visit to the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio...

Remarks by the Deputy Private Secretary to The King, regarding Their Majesties’ upcoming State Visit to the Holy See

The King and Queen will undertake an historic State Visit to the Holy See from 22nd – 23rd October 2025. Their Majesties will join His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to celebrate the 2025 Jubilee year. Traditionally marked every 25 years, the Jubilee is a...

Pope Leo Meets Queen Rania and King Abdullah

Queen Rania and King Abdullah of Jordan met with Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on Tuesday. The meeting marked the Jordanian royals’ first visit with the new pope since his inauguration in May. While the King and Queen did...

Pope sends antibiotics to Gaza as aid resumes

ISTANBUL Pope Leo XIV has ordered the delivery of 5,000 doses of antibiotics for children in Gaza as humanitarian aid begins to enter the enclave following two years of conflict, the Vatican has said. The initiative, carried out through the Office...

Adaptable Secrets Vaulting for Dynamic Environments

Ensuring the security and efficiency of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) is crucial. These machine identities play a pivotal role in any organization’s cybersecurity strategy, yet managing them effectively often presents significant challenges. If...

Pope sends antibiotics to Gaza for children in need

As humanitarian aid is finally granted access to the Gaza Strip, Pope Leo XIV instructs the Office of Papal Charities to send medicines for the youngest victims of the two-year conflict. Meanwhile, food aid distributions continue in Ukraine. By...

King Charles announcement made as he’s set for historic moment with Pope Leo XIV

King Charles and Pope Leo XIV will be the first British monarch and pontiff to worship together at a service since the Reformation in the 16th century. The service will bring together clergy and choirs from both the Roman Catholic Church and the...

On Tejano Music 10: Cultural Storyteller of Borderlands Identity

A seasoned Musician (Vocals, Guitar and Piano), Filmmaker, and Actor, J.D. Mata has composed 100 songs and performed 100 shows and venues throughout. He has been a regular at the legendary “Whisky a Go Go,” where he has wooed audiences with his...

Pope sends antibiotics to Gaza for youngest victims of conflict

Palestinians collect aid supplies from trucks that entered the Gaza Strip on October 12 (OSV News/Ramadan Abed, Reuters) As humanitarian aid is finally granted access to the Gaza Strip, Pope Leo XIV has instructed the Office of Papal Charities to...