Archive for October 16, 2025

Apparition of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and the story behind devotion to the Sacred Heart

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque was a French nun responsible for spreading the devotion of the Sacred Heart throughout the Western... Read more

Abigail, Joshua, Jesus, Sheep, and Pigeon in “The Chosen Adventures,” which comes out on Prime Video on Oct. 17, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

‘The Chosen Adventures’ is a new animated series made with families in mind

The production company behind the hit series “The Chosen” is releasing its new animated series called “The Chosen Adventures” on... Read more

Pope Leo XIV speaks at the Mass for the opening of the general chapter of the Order of St. Augustine on Sept. 1, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Victoria Cardiel

Book to feature Pope Leo XIV’s writings and meditations as Augustinian prior

The tome will include, for the first time, the writings of the current pontiff during his term as prior general... Read more

Cardinal Pietro Parolin speaks at an Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) press conference in Rome on Sept 28, 2017.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Catholic nonprofit’s global religious freedom report to be released Oct. 21

International Catholic nonprofit Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) will release its religious freedom report on Oct. 21 in... Read more

Pope Leo XIV speaks at the Rome headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on Oct. 16, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Pope to UN Food and Agriculture Organization: ‘Slogans do not lift people out of poverty’

Pope Leo XIV visited the Rome headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on Thursday. Read more

In interviews with ACI Africa, CNA’s news partner in Africa, Nigerian Catholic Church leaders shared their views on Christian persecution in the West African nation, expressing varied opinions on U.S. proposed legislation to change Nigeria's designation to a country of particular concern (CPC).?w=200&h=150

By Abah Anthony John

Nigerian Catholic leaders respond to call to label Nigeria ‘country of particular concern’

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced legislation in September that would require the Trump administration to adopt the CPC designation for... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims at his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Leo XIV recognizes ‘light and shadows’ in the Church’s treatment of Indigenous peoples

Pope Leo XIV sent a message to the Networks of Indigenous Peoples and the Network of Indian Theology Theologians on... Read more

Bishop Luis Manuel Alí Herrera, the secretary of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, addresses media during a press conference releasing the commission’s second annual report on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Rome.?w=200&h=150

By Kristina Millare

In second report, Vatican minor commission urges listening, reparations for abuse victims

Archbishop Thibault Verny of Chambéry spoke of the report’s efforts to emphasize the significance of “walking alongside victims and survivors.” Read more

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis.?w=200&h=150

By Daniel Payne

Missouri court says man can sue St. Louis Archdiocese over abuse he repressed for decades

A Missouri appeals court has ordered that an alleged victim of decades-old clergy sexual abuse can sue the Archdiocese of... Read more

Statues of St. Florian (at left) and St. Michael the Archangel (at right) are currently barred from appearing on the planned public safety building of Quincy, Massachusetts.?w=200&h=150

By Matt McDonald

Judge rules against saints’ statues on Massachusetts government building

A Massachusetts trial court judge has issued an order blocking the installation of statues of two Catholic saints on a... Read more

Teresa Lai greets Pope Leo XIV after the general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Daniel Payne

Jimmy Lai’s wife, daughter meet Pope Leo XIV in Rome ahead of trial verdict

Teresa and Claire Lai greeted Leo after the general audience on Wednesday, appearing in the black attire traditionally worn by... Read more

Nigerian security officers during a military operation ahead of the gubernatorial elections in Benin City, Edo, Nigeria, on Sept. 17, 2020.?w=200&h=150

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Ecumenical coalition urges Trump to crack down on Nigeria

Christian leaders urged President Donald Trump on Oct. 15 to redesignate Nigeria as a country of particular concern. Read more

The number of young Americans who are self-identifying as transgender or nonheterosexual declined in 2024 and 2025, according to an Oct. 10, 2025, report.?w=200&h=150

By Tyler Arnold

Study finds decline in young Americans identifying as ‘transgender,’ ‘queer’

The number of young Americans who self-identify as transgender or nonheterosexual declined in 2024 and 2025, according to a report. Read more

The Legislative Palace of Uruguay.?w=200&h=150

By David Ramos

Uruguay legalizes euthanasia

Uruguay’s Senate on Wednesady passed the Death with Dignity bill, which opens the door to euthanasia in the country. Read more

Sister Anselimina Karimi was found dead on Oct. 12, 2025, in the Meru Diocese in Kenya.?w=200&h=150

By ACI Africa

Religious sister in Kenya detained as probe into colleague’s death continues

A judge in Kenya has ordered the continued detention of a Catholic religious sister accused of involvement in the death... Read more

The discovery in southern Turkey of five small round loaves — probably intended for the Eucharist — more than 1,300 years old, one of which features an image of Jesus Christ, took place in Topraktepe, an ancient Roman and Byzantine center known as Irenopolis, located in the present-day Turkish province of Karaman.?w=200&h=150

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

1,300-year-old possible Communion loaf bearing image of Christ is found in Turkey

Archaeologists have discovered in southern Turkey five small 1,300-year-old round loaves, one of which features an image of Jesus Christ. Read more

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By Tessa Gervasini

USCIRF, lawmakers, advocates discuss the ‘severe’ threats to religious freedom in China

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) heard recommendations for addressing religious freedom concerns in China at an Oct.... Read more

The bishops issued their appeal in San Luis Río Colorado, in the Mexican state of Sonora, pictured here.?w=200&h=150

By Eduardo Berdejo

U.S., Mexico bishops call for a vigil for migrants

Bishops and priests from several dioceses in the United States and Mexico have invited people to organize a Catholic vigil... Read more

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones

Senator introduces bill to ban Obamacare-funded abortions

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more

The Trump administration will expand access to in vitro fertilization drugs and procedures.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones

Trump administration expands IVF and other fertility treatment coverage

The Trump administration is working with pharmaceutical companies to bring IVF drugs to the U.S. at lower prices and will... Read more

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Andre Mahanna, a former Maronite Catholic priest.

Former Maronite priest still presenting himself as a cleric, Denver Archdiocese warns

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Leo XIV eliminates commission for donations to Holy See created by Pope Francis

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1 in 4 post-abortive women regret abortion decades later, study finds

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Catholic bishops back Trump’s removal of gender ideology in refugee forms

The Ten Commandments outside the Texas capitol.

Dozens of Congress members urge court to allow Ten Commandments display in public schools

Bishop Michael Fisher outside the meeting hall during the 2019 USCCB General Assembly, June 12, 2019.

Buffalo bishop will allow faithful to meet at parishes to oppose closures, mergers

St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.

Vatican commission rejects female diaconate, although without a ‘definitive judgment’

Pope Francis receives the bishops of England and Wales for their ad limina visit at the Vatican, Sept. 28, 2018.

Did leak in England suggest broader shift in Vatican policy on the Latin Mass?

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio leads the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.

Archbishop Broglio: Drug cartels must be stopped, but not with ‘violence outside the law’

Poster for the St. John of the Cross 2026 Jubilee.

Discalced Carmelites prepare to celebrate jubilee year of St. John of the Cross

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