Archive for October 3, 2025
Sculpture of Jesus and Charlie Kirk to be installed at Ave Maria University
The day after Charlie Kirk was assassinated, renowned Catholic sculptor Timothy Schmalz began working on a sculpture no one had... Read more
Patriarch Raï praises Lebanon border communities for staying on their land
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
‘Christianophobia’ resurfaces in Europe as attacks rise against Christians
In 2023 alone there were 2,444 incidents of violence against Christians across 35 European countries, including 1,000 cases in France. Read more
The Church needs holy priests who defend the faithful from ‘the dragon,’ archbishop says
The archbishop of Arequipa ordained five new priests in southern Peru, encouraging them to be holy priests who give their... Read more
Christian photographer wins lawsuit against Louisville over same-sex discrimination rule
Judge Benjamin Beaton found that Louisville’s Fairness Ordinance contained “two provisions” that limited the expression of Christian photographer Chelsey Nelson. Read more
Swiss Guards, protectors of the pope, don new uniforms
The 135 Swiss Guards will don the new uniforms for the first time at a dinner the night before the... Read more
Report: Abortion declines even in states where it is still legal
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
First woman archbishop of Canterbury to lead Church of England
Anglican Bishop of London Sarah Mullally will become the first woman archbishop of Canterbury after her nomination was approved by... Read more
Black Catholic leader condemns threats, ‘loss of civility’ after Kirk’s assassination
The president of the National Association of Black Catholic Administrators decried the “loss of civility and respect” in public discourse. Read more
Seminary administrators weigh in on downward trends
Seminaries are rethinking what formation should look like in the U.S. following reports that enrollment at graduate-level seminaries is continuing... Read more
Freedom of speech, religion in play as Spanish priest prosecuted for denouncing radical Islam
Father Custodio Ballester faces a possible 3-year prison sentence and fines after a trial this week found him guilty of... Read more
Pope Leo: Old age a gift and challenge; requires response of missionary pastoral ministry
On Oct. 3, Pope Leo XIV received at the Vatican Apostolic Palace participants in the Second International Congress on Pastoral... Read more
Milwaukee archbishop open to granting Mass dispensation for migrants
Milwaukee could become the third U.S. diocese to lift Mass obligations for immigrants fearing deportation. Read more
Trump’s DOJ brings FACE Act lawsuit against group that protested synagogue in New Jersey
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against protestors outside of a New Jersey synagogue. Read more
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