Those who visit the chapel of the Our Lady of Lourdes shrine in the city of Alta Gracia, Argentina, witness a phenomenon that has no explanation. In the center, the image of the Virgin of Lourdes of Altagracia that is not there but can still be seen. | Credit: Photo …

Pope Leo XIV appointed Archbishop James Checchio coadjutor archbishop of New Orleans in September 2025 to automatically succeed the 76-year-old Archbishop Gregory Aymond upon his retirement. By Hannah Brockhaus February 11, 2026 at 9:07 AM ET Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Archbishop Gregory Aymond on Wednesday, paving the way …

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