Archive for November 19, 2025
DHS official justifies immigration enforcement, cites St. Augustine’s ‘City of God’
Trump administration officials are vigorously defending the U.S. government’s immigration enforcement efforts, including citing St. Augustine’s “City of God.” Read more
Burials for little ones: How a New Orleans ministry helps families grieve
Compassionate Burials for Indigent Babies buries babies who have died and organizes the funerals, which are held at a crypt... Read more
Teen anticipates speaking to Pope Leo XIV at upcoming National Catholic Youth Conference
Mia Smothers said she is looking forward to the “opportunity of a lifetime”: speaking with Pope Leo XIV at the... Read more
Vatican says sainthood cause for American mom of 7 can move forward
Admirers of Ruth Pakaluk, a former atheist and Catholic convert, say that while many of her pursuits might have seemed... Read more
Abuse of consecrated women: ‘The first words should be: I believe you, you are not alone’
The challenge of addressing abuse within consecrated life was the focus of a meeting organized by the Pontifical Commission for... Read more
Peace plan inspired by Catholic EU founder proposed at European Parliament debate
A peace plan inspired by Venerable Robert Schuman was proposed at the European Parliament, envisioning cooperation across the Northern Hemisphere. Read more
Philippine bishops urge military not to destabilize the Marcos government
Philippine bishops called on the military to remain faithful to the Philippine Constitution amid a political crisis over budget allegations. Read more
Virgin Mary doesn’t have ‘the role of holding back God’s wrath,’ Vatican expert says
Vatican expert says considering the Virgin Mary as “Co-Redemptrix” or “Mediatrix” distorts the Christian faith and leads to a superstitious... Read more
Maine court to rule if mother can take daughter to church over father’s objections
The Maine State Supreme Court is considering whether to give a mother the right to take her daughter to church... Read more
Pope Leo XIV calls for ecological conversion and support for contemplative life
At his general audience, Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to “connect faith with reality,” saying the death and resurrection of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV says he hopes to visit Portugal, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, and Uruguay
Pope Leo XIV said he would love to travel and his top destinations are the Marian shrines of Fátima in... Read more
Synod on Synodality reports reveal continued study on women, but not female diaconate
The reports also show that a new group on the liturgy, requested by Pope Leo XIV, is not addressing the... Read more
UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV meets with his home state’s governor
Pope Leo XIV met with the governor of his native Illinois, JB Pritzker, on Wednesday at the Vatican. Read more
Pope Leo appoints Nigerian priest assessor for general affairs of the Secretariat of State
Father Anthony Onyemuche Ekpo, 44, succeeds Father Roberto Campisi, who was appointed permanent observer of the Holy See to UNESCO... Read more
How Pope Leo XIV typically spends his day off
In reply to journalists’ questions last night as he left Castel Gandolfo, which he now regularly visits, Pope Leo XIV... Read more
Charlotte bishop grants Mass dispensation amid migrant crackdown in North Carolina
Bishop Michael T. Martin of the Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina, issued a Mass dispensation and called for a day... Read more
New immersive Shroud of Turin museum opens in Southern California
A new $5 million, 10,000-square-foot Shroud of Turin museum on the chancery campus of the Diocese of Orange in Southern... Read more
Immigrant rights advocate Mercy Sister JoAnn Persch, 91, dies
Two weeks before her death, Sister JoAnn Persch attempted to bring Communion to detainees in Illinois. She was denied. Read more
Faith leaders file suit to distribute Communion at ICE facility
Catholic faith leaders filed suit to gain access to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Illinois where clergy... Read more
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