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Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage Begins in Des Plaines With Hundreds of Thousands Expected

Pilgrims find expanded security, trained volunteers, and livestream options following recent enforcement fears.

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace and Nonviolence at Rome’s Immaculate Conception Veneration

Bay Area Rolls Out Hanukkah Events Dec. 13–22, From Menorah Lightings to Food Pop‑Ups

Vatican Publishes Commission Report That Rules Out Women Deacons for Now

New First Presidency Member Christofferson Urges BYU Students to “Sacrifice the Lesser for the Greater”

Advent Begins, Marking the Start of the Western Christian Year

Pope León XIV Concludes Turkey Visit With Peace Appeal After Mosque Stop Draws Scrutiny

Church Releases Site and Rendering for Yuma Arizona Temple

Church Sets Open House and Dedication for Willamette Valley Oregon Temple

At Jubilee of Choirs Mass, Pope Leo XIV Calls Sacred Music a Ministry of Unity, Not Performance

Pritzker Meets Pope Leo XIV in Rome, Invites Chicago-Born Pontiff to Visit

Latter-day Saint Leaders End Saturday Evening General Conference Session Beginning April 2026

Hare Krishna Golden Temple Confirms 7th Brahmotsavam for Nov. 14–19

Pope Leone XIV Calls First Extraordinary Consistory for Jan. 7–8, 2026

Mother Eliswa Vakayil Beatified in Kerala at Vallarpadam Basilica

November 8 Santoral Honors San Adeodato I and John Duns Scotus

Pope Leone XIV Calls for Joint Action on Dignified Work at Jubilee of the World of Work

Kancheepuram Temple Denies Lizard Icons Were Removed During Renovation

Nov. 6–7 Santoral: San Severo of Barcelona and San Ernesto of Zwiefalten Lead Commemorations

LDS Church Elevates Presiding Bishop Gérald Caussé to Quorum of the Twelve