Archive for October 6, 2025
Vatican and other Catholic libraries turn to AI and robotics to digitize collections
As the Vatican Apostolic Library digitizes some of its historic collection, other historic Catholic institutions in Rome are going even... Read more
Cash aid for moms: Michigan program cuts infant poverty, boosts families
The first community-wide, unconditional cash transfer program for new families called Rx Kids began in January 2024 in Flint, Michigan,... Read more
California law allowing anonymous abortion pill prescriptions endangers women, experts say
A new California law allowing doctors to anonymously prescribe abortion pills will endanger women, according to ethicists and medical professionals. Read more
Pope Leo XIV allows outside banks to manage Holy See investments
Pope Leo XIV issued “Coniuncta Cura” to allow the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See to use banks... Read more
Pope Leo thanks Knights of Columbus for generosity to Vatican, service to communities
Pope Leo XIV also expressed his “profound gratitude” for the Knights of Columbus’ funding of restorations in St. Peter’s Basilica... Read more
Thousands join procession in Lebanon in honor of humble priest up for sainthood
Lebanese Catholics gathered for the “Walking Towards You” procession Oct. 4 in honor of Father Bechara Abou Mrad, a Melkite... Read more
March for life in Vilnius, Lithuania, draws thousands, inspires support for pro-life cause
The March for Life in Lithuania on Saturday drew participants from across the nation as well as from neighboring countries... Read more
Man arrested outside of D.C. Catholic church allegedly possessed molotov cocktail
A man was charged with possession of a molotov cocktail Sunday outside of the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle... Read more
Pope Leo XIV joins Australian community in Rome for evening prayer
Pope Leo XIV joined the Australian community for evening prayer at Domus Australia Catholic Chapel in Rome on Monday. Read more
Ceasefire deal, hostage release a ‘first step’ for peace, Latin patriarch says
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, called the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal brokered by the U.S. a “first step”... Read more
Members of Congress, USCIRF push to designate Nigeria as country of particular concern
Members of Congress and the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) are pushing to designate Nigeria as a country... Read more
Bishop Paprocki, others talk faith formation of Catholic lawyers at Ave Maria conference
“Law certainly follows values,” Bishop Thomas Paprocki said in a panel discussion at an Ave Maria School of Law conference... Read more
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