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“The Christian is supposed to answer the question ‘Who is my neighbor?’, and the answer is: ‘The one who needs me,’” said Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski during an Oct. 9, 2025, press conference in Miami.

Miami archbishop, president of Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA delve into Dilexi te

Oct 10, 2025

By Emily Chaffins

Archbishop Thomas Wenski and John Berry, president of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA, unpack Pope Leo XIV’s... Read more

City of Tripoli, Libya.

Ancient traces of St. Mark reveal Christianity’s deep roots in Libya

Oct 10, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more

Fifty-one senators asked the FDA to rescind its approval of a generic version of the abortion drug mifepristone on Oct. 9, 2025.

51 senators ask FDA to rescind approval of new ‘generic’ abortion pill

Oct 9, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

Sen. Lindsey Graham, joined by 50 of his colleagues, wrote that “we are deeply concerned” with the FDA’s decision to... Read more

Reem Alsalem, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls (right), is set to present a report to the U.N. on Oct. 10, 2025.

Report to UN calls for global ban on surrogacy

Oct 9, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The U.N. Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls with ADF International opposed surrogacy at an Oct. 9 U.N.... Read more

Father Bertoldo Pantaleón Estrada.

Priest reported missing in Mexico is found dead

Oct 9, 2025

By Diego López Colín

The body of Father Bertoldo Pantaleón Estrada was found on Oct. 6. The Mexican priest had been reported missing on... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets those gathered for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Oct. 9, 2025, at the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV urges consecrated persons to be ‘hungry for holiness’

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s Square on the occasion of the Jubilee of Consecrated Life. Read more

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Catholic media organizations to publish second edition of Liturgy of the Hours

Oct 9, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops chose Catholic media companies Ascension and Word on Fire to publish the Liturgy of... Read more

Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso, Texas, speaks with EWTN News on Oct. 9, 2025, at the Vatican.

Immigration is a ‘Gospel issue’ before a ‘political issue,’ U.S. bishop says

Oct 9, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso, Texas, said immigration is a “Gospel issue” before it is a “political issue” in... Read more

Kat Talalas, Amy Ford, Christopher Bell, and Sister Maria Frassati, SV, speak at the Leading with Love Conference at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 8, 2025.

Faith-based ministries discuss how to further pro-life mission

Oct 9, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Pro-life leaders discussed how faith-based ministries are helping to cultivate a society that promotes human dignity and how others can... Read more

Pope Leo XIV meets with Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich at the Vatican on Oct. 9, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV addresses immigration policies in meeting with Chicago labor leaders

Oct 9, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus, Daniel Payne

Pope Leo XIV addressed immigration and respect for vulnerable migrants in a meeting with Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago and... Read more

Latin Patriarch Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa looks out at some of the destruction in Gaza.

Latin Patriarchate in Jerusalem welcomes Gaza agreement as step toward ending war

Oct 9, 2025

By Sanad Sahelia

In a statement released Oct. 9, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa welcomed the news “with joy” and called for the full and... Read more

A jury awarded $5 million to a New Jersey man who said he was sexually abused in a Catholic school in 1976.

New Jersey jury awards man $5 million for clergy sexual assault in 1976

Oct 9, 2025

By Daniel Payne

A jury in New Jersey has awarded a man $5 million in damages for a sexual assault that occurred at... Read more

Pope Leo XIV views a display of headlines on his election to the pontificate during a meeting with the MINDS Conference in Rome, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV: News agencies have ‘crucial role’ in forming consciences, sharing the truth

Oct 9, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Pope Leo XIV made his comments at a private meeting at the Vatican with participants of the Oct. 9–10 MINDS... Read more

Pope Leo XIV waves from the popemobile during an audience in St. Peter’s Square on Oct. 4, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV commends Catholic Charities USA’s ministry to migrants, refugees

Oct 9, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Leo XIV sent a letter commending Catholic Charities USA for being “agents of hope” to vulnerable people, especially migrants... Read more

A voter casts a ballot in the parliamentary election at a polling station in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli on May 15, 2022.

Christians warn of marginalization in Lebanon’s expat voting debate

Oct 9, 2025

By Romy Haber

Lebanon’s diaspora has long been celebrated as the country’s greatest strength, yet when it comes to voting rights their role... Read more

Daniël Hussem and Emily Wilson-Hussem are the creators of the new Catholic dating app, SacredSpark.

New Catholic app hopes to ‘relight the hope of Catholic dating’

Oct 9, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Catholic speaker and content creator Emily Wilson-Hussem and her husband, Daniël Hussem, will launch a new Catholic dating app this... Read more

Pope Leo XIV blesses pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square during an audience for the Jubilee of Hope on Oct. 4, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV, in his first major document, says the poor evangelize us

Oct 9, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Leo XIV, in first apostolic exhortation, “Dilexi Te,” writes that the Church, if it wants to belong to Christ,... Read more

Pope Leo XIV receives a video from the Hope Border Institute from Auxiliary Bishop Anthony Celino on Oct. 8, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV to supporters of migrants in U.S.: ‘You stand with me, and I stand with you’ 

Oct 8, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Pope Leo XIV became “visibly emotional” upon receiving messages on Oct. 8 from immigrants fearing deportation in the United States,... Read more

The flag of the European Union.

Catholic bishops call on EU to appoint special envoy for religious freedom

Oct 8, 2025

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

The Commission of Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union reiterated its call for the bloc to reinstate the position of... Read more

St. Matthew's Cathedral, Washington, D.C.

Would-be attacker of DC Red Mass targeted Catholics, police say

Oct 8, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Louis Geri was arrested outside of the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle before the annual “Red Mass” that welcomes... Read more