Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Pope returns to lead Angelus after lung cancer surgery

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By Courtney Mares OSV News VATICAN CITY — One week after Pope Leo XIV first revealed to the world that he would be undergoing lung surgery, the pontiff returned to the window of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace Oct. 18, thanking Catholics worldwide for their prayers five days after undergoing lung cancer surgery. “I would like […]

Swiss Guard to mark 500 years since Sack of Rome battle

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Vatican News / OSV News The Pontifical Swiss Guard is preparing a commemorative year to mark the 500th anniversary of the Sack of Rome, in which 147 Swiss Guards lost their lives protecting the pope. On May 6, 1527, the guard fought bravely to defend St. Peter’s Basilica and Pope Clement VII, escorting him to […]

Ailing faithful are invited to join Lourdes pilgrimage next spring

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Special to the Herald The Order of Malta Western Association USA is inviting Hawaii Catholics with life-changing illnesses or physical challenges to apply to join a pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, in spring 2027. This sacred journey offers the chance to bathe in the healing waters of Lourdes and participate in spiritual events alongside fellow pilgrims. […]

Pope Leo XIV in France: End-of-journey press conference tackles AI, abuse

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By Courtney Mares OSV News ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — On the return flight to Rome from his four-day visit to France Sept. 28, Pope Leo XIV said that the prospect of artificial intelligence destroying humanity does not keep him up at night. During an in-flight press conference on the papal flight from Metz, France, […]

On his birthday, Pope Leo expands Vatican Library and archive

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By Courtney Mares OSV News ROME — Pope Leo XIV visited the Vatican Library for the first time as pope on his birthday, Sept. 14, and announced plans for the construction of a new modern building in Vatican City to house the holdings of the library and the Vatican Apostolic Archive. The pope said it […]

Faithful are called to contemplate, respect creation

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By Josephine Peterson Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV began the five-week Season of Creation by calling on the faithful to step away from the frenzy of daily life to “hear the melodious voice of creation,” stressing that “it is not yet too late” to repair humanity’s relationship with the environment. Celebrating […]

Pontiff calls on Christians to be engaged and attentive citizens

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By Josephine Peterson Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The faithful are called to leave behind “all passivity and indifference” toward current events and the lives of others, especially amid the “rapid and profound changes we are experiencing today,” Pope Leo XIV said during his weekly general audience. “We cannot remain as unengaged spectators; rather, […]

Women must play role in fostering peace, Vatican tells U.N.

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By Gina Christian OSV News Women must be able to “exercise their leadership” and become “artisans of peace and guardians of life,” as the global community fractures and conflicts increase, the Vatican told the United Nations. The Holy See’s Permanent Observer Mission to the U.N. shared its thoughts in a Sept. 2 statement during the […]

Preparations underway to mark 2,000 years since Jesus’ baptism

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By Dale Gavlak OSV News Jordan announced the start of its preparations for the historic 2,000th anniversary of the baptism of Jesus Christ in 2030 at the site where it took place at Bethany Beyond the Jordan, also known as Al-Maghtas. So far, four popes have visited the site of great religious importance, including St. […]