Archive for September 4, 2025
Vatican issues special stamps for canonization of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
The young faces of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati will be immortalized in special stamps issued on... Read more
CNA explains: Everything you should know about relics
Here are 10 of the most asked questions about relics and why Catholics venerate them. Read more
From Slovakia to Rome: Godzone’s youth outreach faces mixed reactions
The Godzone Project, launched in Slovakia, has drawn thousands of people to worship concerts across Central Europe. Read more
Kendrick Castillo, lone fatality at 2019 STEM school shooting, could become a saint
Kendrick Castillo was 18 years old when he tragically died in the 2019 STEM school shooting in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Read more
Trump backs death penalty in all Washington, DC, murder cases; Catholic group objects
President Donald Trump called on prosecutors in Washington, D.C., to seek the death penalty for any person convicted of murder... Read more
Man who brought weapons to California abbey described self as ‘angel of death,’ police say
A man arrested with a car full of weapons after threatening a California Catholic church told the parish he was... Read more
Opponents urge Supreme Court to hear case as transgender plaintiff backs out
A transgender-identifying Idaho man has requested that the U.S. Supreme Court drop his case concerning men being allowed to play... Read more
Pope Leo XIV discusses Gaza, 2-state solution with Israeli president
Pope Leo XIV discussed the conflict in Gaza, including a two-state solution, with Israel President Isaac Herzog in a private... Read more
Pro-life group says late-term abortion clinic halted procedures after campaign against it
Here’s a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
Carlo Acutis’ teachers share their memories of him at school
In the classroom, Carlo Acutis was a lively student with a gift for friendship, teachers recall. Read more
UPDATE: Pope Leo, patriarch in Lisbon pray for those killed, injured in cable car accident
The patriarch of Lisbon offered his prayers for the dead and injured in an accident involving the Elevador da Glória,... Read more
Bishop at funeral Mass for priest who died by suicide: ‘Jesus is here and comforts us’
In a heartfelt homily at the funeral Mass for Father Rafael Ciro on Sept. 3, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney recalled... Read more
Review of abortion pill safety is ongoing, Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy says
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified during a Senate hearing Sept. 4 that a federal review of safety concerns... Read more
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