Pope Francis' diaries to be published next month, revealing reflections on Vatican years

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1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

   Pope Francis' diaries to be published next month with reflections on Vatican years ↗ (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

   Published Oct 5, 2026

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   Pope Francis attends his weekly general audience at St. Peter’s Square on Oct. 18, 2023, in Vatican City, Vatican.

2. WHNT

   Pope Francis' diaries to be published next month, revealing reflections on Vatican years ↗ (opens WHNT)

   Published Oct 5, 2026

   Same headline from 6 more outlets

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   Journal entries kept by Pope Francis before and during his papacy will be published this fall for the first time.

3. Independent Journal Review

   Pope Francis Private Diary to Be Published Worldwide in 2026 ↗ (opens Independent Journal Review)

   Published Oct 5, 2026

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   A private diary of Pope Francis spanning Dec. 20, 1992 to Aug. 18, 2024 will be published Nov. 24, 2026 in five languages across 94 countries.

4. Crux

   Pope Francis’s diaries to be published next month, revealing reflections on Vatican years ↗ (opens Crux)

   Published Oct 5, 2026

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   Journal entries kept by Pope Francis before and during his papacy will be published this fall for the first time.

5. America Magazine

   Pope Francis’ private diaries to be published by the Vatican ↗ (opens America Magazine)

   Published Oct 5, 2026

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   To the astonishment of the Vatican and the world, Pope Francis has delivered yet another surprise: He kept a private diary from Dec. 20, 1992, to Aug. 18, 2024, just nine months before his death.

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