Archive for November 7, 2025
Religious sisters announce historic land return to Wisconsin Native American tribe
The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration announced the transfer of land back to the Lac du Flambeau Band of the... Read more
Thousands of European scouts make pilgrimage to France
A total of 3,500 scouts and adult leaders from 13 European countries made a pilgrimage to the French town of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: We should allow ‘ourselves to be challenged’ by those who suffer
Pope Leo XIV told two women’s religious congregations that we should “allow ourselves to be challenged” by the presence of... Read more
Apostolic nuncio to Germany: Cardinal von Galen should be canonized
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
Bavarian city backs down on ‘buffer zone’ banning prayer at abortion clinic
The town lifted a 100-meter (328-foot) censorship zone around abortion clinics after courts ruled the restrictions violated constitutional freedoms. Read more
U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump administration to require biological sex on passports
The U.S. Supreme Court said on Thursday that the Trump administration could require passports to display an applicant’s biological sex. Read more
Think tank criticizes Biden for fueling anti-Christian bias in government
A think tank’s report argues regulatory actions under former President Joe Biden show systematic anti-Christian bias from the prior administration. Read more
Pope Leo XIV calls on Catholics to lead in ethical AI development
In a message to the Builders AI Forum at the Vatican in Rome, Pope Leo said the development of AI... Read more
Pope Leo XIV highlights role of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Blessed Juan de Palafox in Mexico
Pope Leo XIV in a message to the 17th National Missionary Congress of Mexico noted that the greatest privilege of... Read more
Underground Chinese bishop who said his life ‘consists of speaking about Jesus’ dies at 90
Bishop Julius Jia Zhiguo, known for his unwavering adherence to the Church despite decades of persecution at the hands of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV warns about new addictions: pornography and internet abuse
Pope Leo XIV warned about new addictions of recent times such as compulsive gambling, betting, and pornography as consequences of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV plans to hold major meeting of cardinals in January
In a brief communication, the Vatican Secretariat of State said that “Holy Father Leo XIV has in mind to convene... Read more
‘This is our faith in action:’ Catholic groups expand food aid amid SNAP cuts
As federal food benefits have been frozen during the government shutdown, Catholic dioceses and charities around the country are stepping... Read more
New Jersey diocese drops lawsuit in anticipation of fix to foreign-born priest visa issue
A Catholic diocese in New Jersey has dropped a lawsuit against the U.S. government over a rule change to the... Read more
DHS blasts order for improvements to migrant facility, says it houses ‘worst of the worst’
The Trump administration denounced a federal judge’s ruling that mandated cleanliness and hygiene standards at an ICE facility in Illinois. Read more
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