Vatican analyst. @tpms_usa's MISSION Magazine Editor. I traveled the world with Pope Francis. I have a cat named Gin Tonic. My thoughts, and typos, are my own.
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Honored to have been able to meet Pope Leo XIV' today, during his audience with media representatives who were here to cover the conclave.
That first happy expression came when I mentioned I worked for The Pontifical Mission Societies USA @TPMS_USA.
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¡Veni igual!
La inscripción nos ayuda a organizar los encuentros, pero lo más importante es que estemos todos, todos, todos para recibir al Papa León XIV en la Argentina.
Queremos que nadie se quede afuera de este encuentro de fe, esperanza y fraternidad. Que cada comunidad, cada familia y cada persona pueda sentirse parte y vivir esta visita como una gran fiesta de la Iglesia. 👉🏻👉🏻 Hagamos nuestro el lema que nos convoca: «Bienvenidos todos. Vayan y anuncien».
#BienvenidosTodos #VayanYAnuncien #LeónXIV #ElPapaEnArgentina
Greatest commute in the world for an early morning.
(Would not recommend as a commute on a Wednesday morning, unless you want to share a moment of faith with tens of thousands of people led in reflection by the Pope)
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Karol Wojtyła became a priest 80 years ago, on Nov. 1, 1946. And if you just needed to see this photo from the Krakow's curia archives today, you're very welcome!
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ALEGRÍA ENORME...!!!
Me llena de alegría regresar al continente en el que he vivido tantos momentos de mi vida. Que este viaje sea una ocasión para abrir nuestros corazones los unos a los otros, fortalecer nuestra comunión como hermanos y hermanas, y renovar nuestro compromiso de anunciar el Evangelio con alegría. #Uruguay #Argentina #Perú
El Papa viajará a Uruguay, Argentina y Perú según lo previsto, del 6 al 17 de noviembre, con el programa anunciado hace meses.
Según el Vaticano, "el Santo Padre espera con gran alegría y entusiasmo este viaje, que ofrecerá oportunidades para fortalecer los vínculos de comunión con las Iglesias locales, alentar a los fieles en su misión y
llevar un mensaje de fe, esperanza y paz a los pueblos de las naciones de Uruguay, Argentina y Perú, encontrando con su fe y compartiendo la esperanza y la paz que Cristo trae a nuestro mundo: “Me llena de alegría regresar al continente en el que he vivido tantos momentos de mi vida. Que este viaje sea una ocasión para abrir nuestros corazones los unos a los otros, fortalecer nuestra comunión como hermanos y hermanas, y renovar nuestro compromiso de anunciar el Evangelio con alegría”
Just in:
"The Holy See Press Office confirms that the Apostolic Journey of Pope Leo XIV to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, scheduled for 6–17 November 2026, will proceed according to the programme previously published.
The Holy Father looks forward with great joy and enthusiasm to this journey, which will offer opportunities to strengthen the bonds of communion with the local Churches, encourage the faithful in their mission, and bring a message of faith, hope, and peace to the peoples of Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, encountering the faith of their peoples, and sharing with them the hope and peace that Christ brings to our world: “I am looking forward to returning to the continent where I’ve experienced so many moments of my life. May this journey be an occasion for us to open our hearts to one another, strengthen our communion as brothers and sisters, and renew our commitment to proclaiming the Gospel with joy."
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La iglesia de Santa Rosa de Lima, en San Fernando, celebró su primera misa misionera familiar, mientras que los alumnos de confirmación de la iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, en Paramount, recibieron información sobre el Rosario Misionero Mundial.
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La Visita de #LeónXIV, Premio #ECOFIN Imagen de España 2026. Recogió el galardón @MonsGarciaMagan. Un reconocimiento al trabajo de miles de personas y el esfuerzo de todos los Comités.
Damos gracias por su visita con alegría por las noticias de cómo evoluciona su recuperación.
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“Faith is strengthened when it is given to others.” — St. John Paul II, Redemptoris Missio
Today the Church remembers Pope St. John Paul II. This Mission Month, pray for the missionaries who hand on the faith in 1,130 mission dioceses. #StJohnPaulII
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This was a cool interview with a great priest from Latvia!!
During the beatification we talked about spaces that feel dry for American Catholics, the daily minutiae times. He said “thats when you just be a normal Catholic?” It was an oddly profound observation to me.
When communist authorities seized their churches as state property, Catholics and Orthodox stood together, praying through the night to defend them.
Fr. Jēkabs Doļa on Frontiers of Faith 🎙️ buzzsprout.com/2187895
A new Vatican document asks a question at the heart of the Church's mission: How do we pass on faith in Jesus Christ in a rapidly changing world?
Venite ad me, requested by P. Francis and approved by P. Leo XIV, was released today by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
One of its strengths: contributions from bishops around the world, including Bangladesh, Nigeria, Tanzania and Myanmar.
Their experiences show how evangelization takes root through personal witness, community, local cultures and service to the poor.
The document challenges Catholics to move beyond simply maintaining institutions or teaching religious concepts.
The goal is to help people encounter Christ, embrace the Gospel and grow in faith.
Read Venite ad me: vatican.va/roman_curia/congr…
Just in from the Pope's doctors, Luigi Carbone and Stefano Margaritora, on Leo's postoperative recovery: No need for further treatment, the cancer was localized.
The literal translation of what they said, for those who speak doctor: "Today, the final histological reports and molecular biology test results were released regarding the tissue removed during the Holy Father’s surgery. The results confirmed that the tumor was a pulmonary adenocarcinoma and that the disease was localized. A subsequent oncological evaluation confirmed that no further treatment is necessary."
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At his first Wednesday General Audience after having undergone surgery, Pope Leo XIV thanks everyone for their prayers and encourages the faithful to renew their trust in the goodness and mercy of God.
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I spoke with Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex and wished His Holiness a full and speedy recovery following his surgery. We are grateful that even during this difficult time for him personally, His Holiness remembers Ukraine and prays for our people.
I briefed him in detail on the situation with Russian escalation and Russia’s constant strikes on Ukrainian cities and communities. We also discussed the humanitarian catastrophe in temporarily occupied Oleshky. We are working to help our people there. We are preparing decisions. His Holiness informed me about contacts with the Russian side on this matter.
Of course, we also discussed all the current security challenges and threats, including the periodic lack of warnings from our partners about Russian ballistic missile attacks – something that has happened three times recently. I thank His Holiness for his support and all his efforts to achieve a dignified peace.
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Today we celebrate the 100th World Mission Day. Let us think of how much missionary history has unfolded over these one hundred years! Let us #PrayTogether that the Church may always remain faithful to the mandate of the Risen Lord. Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation.
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Today is World Mission Sunday. Pope Pius XI established the day in 1926, and this year the Church celebrates its centenary.
Pope Leo XIV’s message for this year carries the theme “One in Christ, united in mission.” He asks the whole Church to renew its unity in Christ, since the unity of His disciples is directed toward mission “so that the world may believe.” He also thanks missionaries who leave home and family to bring the Gospel to difficult places and asks the faithful to keep them close in prayer.
The Apostolic Penitentiary has granted a plenary indulgence for World Mission Day. It is open to the faithful who receive Holy Communion and pray for the spread of the Gospel throughout the world, under the usual conditions: sacramental confession, prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father, and detachment from all sin. Confession may be made a few days before or after. The indulgence may also be applied to the souls of the faithful departed.
