Archive for November 20, 2025
China’s ‘assault on religious freedom’ threatens U.S., congressional commission told
The Chinese Communist Party’s “ongoing assault against religious freedom” has national security implications for the U.S., a congressional commission was... Read more
European Parliament discusses harms of surrogacy after EU condemns the practice
The European Parliament and the United Nations have officially condemned the practice of surrogacy following reports of human rights violations. Read more
Retired Army general, Notre Dame professor to serve as president of Belmont Abbey College
Here’s a roundup of the latest Catholic education news in the United States. Read more
Pope Leo XIV prays at tomb of St. Francis of Assisi
Pope Leo XIV traveled to Assisi on Thursday to meet with Italian bishops and pay homage to St. Francis. Read more
How to watch Pope Leo XIV’s historic live digital encounter with American youth
The Holy Father will hold the digital discussion with young Catholics amid the Nov. 20–22 NCYC, hosted by the National... Read more
Vance calls border security ‘humanitarian’ in response to Pope Leo XIV
Vice President JD Vance called border security “humanitarian” in response to comments from Pope Leo XIV about immigration policy in... Read more
Pro-life groups condemn ‘glorification’ of Kessler twins’ assisted suicide in Germany
The Federal Association for the Right to Life has criticized the “praise” many have voiced about the recent assisted suicides... Read more
World’s tallest Our Lady of Fátima monument inaugurated in Brazil
The world’s tallest monument dedicated to Our Lady of Fátima was inaugurated in Crato, located in Ceará state in northeastern... Read more
Belarus pardons 2 Catholic priests after talks with Vatican
Two Catholic priests in Belarus will be released from prison in an act of “goodwill” after national leaders engaged in... Read more
What attendees can expect at the 2025 National Catholic Youth Conference
The National Catholic Youth Conference meets in Indianapolis for three days of prayer, community, evangelization, catechesis, and service for Catholic... Read more
Catholic advocates petition New York foundation to fund pensions, church preservation
Advocates in New York state are petitioning a Catholic foundation to help fund major pension shortages, church preservation efforts, and... Read more
President of EWTN Spain: The most reasonable thing to believe is that Jesus Christ is God
José Carlos González-Hurtado, president of EWTN Spain, has published a new book, “The Scientific Evidence that Jesus Is God.” Read more
Polish, German bishops sign new declaration 60 years after historic reconciliation
Polish and German bishops commemorated this week the 60th anniversary of the historic 1965 reconciliation letters that became a model... Read more
Microsoft says it will not discriminate against religious groups after investor criticism
On Oct. 10, Microsoft and Boyer Research, a group of shareholders represented by Alliance Defending Freedom, a Christian legal group,... Read more
Scorsese’s ‘The Saints’ spotlights extraordinary Catholic men and women
The second season of Martin Scorsese’s docudrama series “The Saints” premiered on Fox Nation on Nov. 16. Read more
