Archive for September 27, 2025

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By CNA Staff

St. Vincent de Paul: Patron of the poor, the marginalized, and Catholic charities

On Sept. 27 the Catholic Church remembers St. Vincent de Paul, the 17th-century French priest known as the patron of... Read more

The longtime pro-life advocate Anna Záborská served in both the Slovak and European Parliaments during her political career.?w=200&h=150

By Bohumil Petrík

Pro-life Slovak politician Anna Záborská leaves cross-party legacy

Anna Záborská, 77, built a career spanning both Slovak and European Parliaments while championing traditional family values, religious freedom, and... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Sept. 27, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Pope Leo XIV marks Jubilee of Catechists: Teach relationship with Jesus

Pope Leo XIV marked the Jubilee of Catechists on Saturday, urging practitioners of the Church’s lay teaching ministry to hand... Read more

The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.?w=200&h=150

By Kathleen Murphy

Possible U.S. government shutdown could disrupt military Masses, meals for preschoolers

The closure could pause military members’ ability to attend Mass, interrupt subsidized meals for preschoolers in Catholic schools, and limit... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets an audience at the Jubilee of Catechists at the Vatican, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo chooses theme for 34th World Day of the Sick: ‘The compassion of the Samaritan’

The theme focuses on the Gospel figure of the Good Samaritan, “who shows love by taking care of the wounded... Read more

Father Marco Billeri with Pope Leo XIV.?w=200&h=150

By Marco Mancini

Pope Leo XIV appoints new personal secretary

Bishop Giovanni Paccosi of San Miniato announced Sept. 27 that Pope Leo XIV has named Father Marco Billeri as his... Read more

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By Daniel Payne

New York Supreme Court tosses lawsuit against Buffalo Diocese over bankruptcy payments

Parishioners suing the diocese won a reprieve in July when the state Supreme Court instituted a temporary halt on the... Read more