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Bishops call for prayer for Pope Leo ahead of lung surgery
October 11, 2026 | World and NationShortly after Pope Leo XIV announced he will undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule, the U.S. Catholic bishops offered their promise of prayers for his recovery and called on the faithful to join them.
Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule
October 11, 2026 | World and NationPope Leo XIV announced that he will undergo surgery after doctors discovered a nodule, or lump, in his lungs.
Pope declares death penalty ‘inadmissible’ attack on dignity of human person
October 10, 2026 | Respect LifePope Leo XIV has posted on his official X account that the Catholic Church holds the death penalty to be “inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person.”
US bishops’ president condemns plan to livestream execution
October 9, 2026 | World and NationAfter Pentagon officials said they planned to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad in December, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops denounced the plan as “barbaric.”
Deacon Agenol Rodriguez, longtime deacon; 79
October 8, 2026 | ObituariesDeacon Agenol Rodriguez passed away Oct. 5, 2026 after more than four decades of ministry in the Diocese of Rochester. He was 79.
Mrs. Rochester uses pageant platform to support mothers
October 8, 2026 | Respect LifeDanielle Hubbel uses her pageant-participation platform to advocate for more support for mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.
Southern Tier parishes host St. Francis of Assisi pet blessings
October 8, 2026 | MultimediaTwo Southern Tier parishes were among many across the Rochester Diocese that took part in pet blessings on or around Oct. 4, the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, […]
Penn Yan Girl Scout reorganizes Catholic school’s library
October 8, 2026 | Finger LakesAs part of working toward her Girl Scout Silver Award, 13-year-old Olivia Gruschow revamped the library at St. Michael School in Penn Yan.
Scripture Reflection for Oct. 11, 2026: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 8, 2026 | Worship & FaithDeacon Greg Kandra provides a reflection on the readings and Gospel for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 11, 2026.
US bishops to vote for secretary, chairs of 6 standing committees
October 8, 2026 | World and NationAhead of their annual fall meeting, the nation’s Catholic bishops have announced the nominees for the leadership of six standing committees and for their conference’s secretary.
