Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Doctors clear Pope Leo for lengthy South American trip this month

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OSV News Two weeks after surgery for lung cancer, Pope Leo XIV has been cleared by doctors to proceed with his planned Nov. 6-17 trip to South America, the longest and most demanding journey of his pontificate so far. In a statement released Oct. 26, papal physician Dr. Luigi Carbone said there are no medical […]

Pope Leo’s video invitation opens World Youth Day registration

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By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Next year’s World Youth Day is not a sightseeing excursion but an opportunity for Catholic youth to deepen and renew their faith, Pope Leo XIV said. In an Oct. 22 video message, the pope launched the opening of registrations for the 41st World Youth Day set to take place […]

Talk Story: The power of Christian compassion

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Office for Social Ministry “May your Church be an open house, a safe space where everyone has a place — a community that accompanies and never excludes, that listens without judging and draws near without fear.” (Pope Leo XIV, October 2026 prayer for mental health) As we pray for Pope Leo XIV’s recovery following his […]

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 […]

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, […]

Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ: Notes from Rome

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E hiki mai kou aupuni Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Peace of the Lord! I am writing you on my flight home from Rome, where I have just completed the weeklong formation course which the Vatican offers every year for recently ordained bishops. The course is informally called “Baby Bishops School,” and it […]

Pope urges new bishops to be open to all they shepherd

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Everyone needs to feel there is room for them in their bishop’s heart, Pope Leo XIV said. “Love the people that the Lord has entrusted to you” and boldly bring the Good News of salvation to everyone, the pope told about 147 bishops from five continents […]

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 […]

Talk Story: Water, a gift without borders

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Office for Social Ministry “Lord of Life, you have given us the gift of water, source of fruitfulness, freshness and hope. It quenches thirst, nourishes the earth and heals wounds.” (Pope Leo XIV, September 2026 prayer intention video) Surrounded by the vast blue Pacific and the healing waters of Hawaii, we are constantly reminded of […]

Knights of Columbus leader is added to Vatican dicastery

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By Courtney Mares OSV News Pope Leo XIV on Aug. 25 appointed the Knights of Columbus’ Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly as a member of the Vatican Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life. Kelly has served as the supreme Knight and CEO of the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization since 2021. The Knights of […]