Archive for October 18, 2025
St. Luke: The cultured physician who chronicled the life of Jesus
On Oct. 18, Catholics and other Christians around the world celebrate the feast of St. Luke, the physician who wrote... Read more
Meet the 7 saints Pope Leo XIV will canonize on Oct. 19
Pope Leo XIV will canonize seven new saints on Sunday, Oct. 19. Read more
2 priests in Spain threatened with prison for criticizing radical Islam are acquitted
Two priests and a journalist who were tried for criticizing radical Islam have been acquitted by the Provincial Court of... Read more
U.S. bishops warn of looming court order in Obama-era immigration program
Immigrants covered by DACA who move to or from Texas could quickly face the loss of their work authorization under... Read more
Pope Leo XIV says first canonized couple give example of ‘marriage as a path to holiness’
In a message marking the 10th anniversary of the canonization of St. Louis and Zélie Martin on Oct. 18, Pope... Read more
Worldwide Catholic population up, vocations down
On the occasion of World Mission Day on Oct. 19, Vatican news agency Fides presented statistics that offer a general... Read more
Catholic music debate: Should certain hymns be banned?
Several hymns were temporarily banned last year in the Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri, after being found to be “insufficient... Read more
Pope Leo XIV hails Roma, Sinti, and Travelers’ faith amid marginalization
About 4,000 pilgrims from more than 70 countries in Europe and beyond took part in the Vatican’s Jubilee of Roma,... Read more
New Jersey says parish finance director stole more than $500,000 in church funds
Joseph Manzi has been charged with second-degree theft by unlawful taking after he allegedly stole hundreds of thousands of dollars... Read more
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