News from the Vatican, Rome
Latest updates and announcements from the Vatican and Rome:
• Pope Leo XIV departs for Latin America:
The Pope departed Rome on November 6, 2026, for a 12-day Apostolic Journey to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, following a General Audience where he requested prayers for the trip.
• Monthly Intentions & Messages:
His November prayer intention urges Catholics to focus on the proper use of wealth, while a video message sent to a Rome conference celebrating 100 years of Chinese-born bishop ordinations called for unity in diversity.
• Eternal City Tip-Off:
The Vatican welcomed men's and women's basketball teams from Notre Dame and Villanova University for a historic tournament following a private mass and papal audience.
• Pope Leo XIV departs for Latin America:
The Pope departed Rome on November 6, 2026, for a 12-day Apostolic Journey to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, following a General Audience where he requested prayers for the trip.
• Monthly Intentions & Messages:
His November prayer intention urges Catholics to focus on the proper use of wealth, while a video message sent to a Rome conference celebrating 100 years of Chinese-born bishop ordinations called for unity in diversity.
• Eternal City Tip-Off:
The Vatican welcomed men's and women's basketball teams from Notre Dame and Villanova University for a historic tournament following a private mass and papal audience.

