Archive for October 8, 2025
CNA explains: When can Catholic employers fire employees for not following the Church?
The dismissal of a New Jersey teacher from a Catholic school over her decision to be a surrogate has raised... Read more
Virginia bishops warn of ‘extreme’ pro-abortion amendment ahead of gubernatorial election
A letter from Arlington Bishop Michael Burbidge and Richmond Bishop Barry Knestout said the amendment would “allow virtually unlimited abortion... Read more
Remains of St. Francis of Assisi to be publicly displayed for first time
The body of St. Francis will be moved from his tomb, located in the crypt, and placed at the foot... Read more
U.S. bishops: FDA approval of generic abortion drug is a ‘shocking inconsistency’
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug even as the administration is currently investigating the abortion drug for... Read more
High Court weighs free speech in Colorado’s law banning counseling on gender identity
The U.S. Supreme Court will rule whether Colorado’s law banning counseling on gender identity is legal. Read more
Brooklyn Diocese consolidates Latin Mass to 2 sites amid priest shortage
“The bishop is taking the initiative here and seeing the writing on the wall. He does want to provide the... Read more
Native American group loses religious freedom appeal at Supreme Court
A Native American group working to stop the destruction of a centuries-old religious ritual site has lost a last-ditch appeal... Read more
Irish Loreto sister receives honorary doctorate for work with girls in South Sudan crisis
St. Patrick’s Pontifical University has conferred an honorary doctorate to Sister Orla Treacy, whose work in South Sudan has transformed... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Joy does not have to be ‘free from suffering’
“There is an obstacle that often prevents us from recognizing Christ’s presence in our daily lives: the assumption that joy... Read more
Would-be attacker of DC Red Mass targeted Catholics, police say
Louis Geri was arrested outside of the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle before the annual “Red Mass” that welcomes... Read more
Catholic bishops call on EU to appoint special envoy for religious freedom
The Commission of Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union reiterated its call for the bloc to reinstate the position of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to supporters of migrants in U.S.: ‘You stand with me, and I stand with you’
Pope Leo XIV became “visibly emotional” upon receiving messages on Oct. 8 from immigrants fearing deportation in the United States,... Read more
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