Archive for November 16, 2025

Argentine priest Father Rico has liberated more than 100 Christians from bondage since 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Martin Barillas

Priest and layman liberate Christian slaves from bondage in Pakistan

Father Rico, a priest with the Order of St. Elijah based in Argentina, told CNA he paid Muslim Pakistani businessmen... Read more

The University of Notre Dame.?w=200&h=150

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Notre Dame drops ‘acceptance and support for Catholic mission’ from staff values

Here’s a roundup of the latest Catholic education news in the United States. Read more

Neuroscientist Kathlyn Gan says research shows music can help counter the mental decline that accompanies aging.?w=200&h=150

By Terry O’Neill

Sacred music is good for the brain as well as the soul, neuroscientist says

Scientific research shows that he who sings, performs, or listens to music also enriches and strengthens his brain, according to... Read more

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Nov. 16, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV: Where the world sees threats, the Church sees children

Celebrating Mass for the Jubilee of the Poor on the ninth World Day of the Poor, Pope Leo XIV urged... Read more

Pope Leo XIV shares lunch with people in need at the Vatican on Nov. 16, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV shares lunch with more than 1,300 people in need at the Vatican

Pope Leo XIV had lunch on Sunday with more than 1,300 people experiencing poverty and social exclusion, gathering with them... Read more