ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST, SLATERSVILLE RI

One year after the Oct. 29, 2025, election violence, the chairman of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference urged Tanzanians to uphold the truth and examine the country’s electoral framework.

The pontiff met on Friday with participants in a Vatican AI conference organized by the Pontifical Academy for Life.

The changes were approved by the pontiff on Oct. 19 through a Rescriptum ex Audientia Sanctissimi (“Rescript from the Audience of the Most Holy Father”).

Jesuit Father Giacomo Costa and Salesian Sister Elena Massimi take on leadership roles following the departure of Sister Nathalie Becquart, who had served as undersecretary since February 2021.

The court said canon law does not override Polish reporting duties. The diocese, which says it notified authorities in both cases, will appeal.

The Vatican confirmed on Oct. 30 that the Holy Father cast an absentee ballot in his home state of Illinois.

Nicaragua currently has nine active bishops, four of whom are in exile.

While surveys show that only 33% of Uruguayans identify as Catholic and 28% identify as atheist or agnostic, there is still great anticipation for the pope’s visit.

This year, the solemnity of All Saints will replace the 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time.

Cardinal Blase Cupich said the award is not an endorsement of every stance a person has, but Illinois Right to Life accused him of “scandalizing the faithful” at the Oct. 29 banquet.