Archive for November 3, 2025
7 fascinating facts about St. Martin de Porres, the first Black saint of the Americas
On Nov. 3, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Martin de Porres, a Peruvian Dominican brother who lived... Read more
Italian Basilica of St. Benedict reopens 9 years after it was destroyed by earthquake
Archbishop Renato Boccardo of Spoleto-Norcia dedicated the newly repaired basilica, which marks the birthplace of St. Benedict, on Oct. 31. Read more
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in suffrage for deceased prelates
Pope Leo XIV on Monday presided over a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica in suffrage for the late Pope Francis... Read more
Diocese of Alexandria in Louisiana files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Friday, Oct. 31, making it the 41st U.S.... Read more
Mexican bishops say root causes of crime must be addressed after another mayor is murdered
After Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan, was assassinated Nov. 1, the Mexican Bishops’ Conference called for the government to... Read more
Trump administration will partially fund SNAP as Catholic groups try to fill gap
President Donald Trump’s administration said it would partially fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits amid the government shutdown. Read more
Heritage Foundation wades into Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes debate
The Heritage Foundation is receiving backlash after Kevin Roberts, its president, defended Tucker Carlson’s recent controversial interview with Nick Fuentes. Read more
Trump threatens military action if Nigeria fails to end religious persecution of Christians
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military action against Nigeria if it fails to end Christian persecution. Read more
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