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Seminary administrators weigh in on downward trends
Seminaries are rethinking what formation should look like in the U.S. following reports that enrollment at graduate-level seminaries is continuing... Read more
Black Catholic leader condemns threats, ‘loss of civility’ after Kirk’s assassination
The president of the National Association of Black Catholic Administrators decried the “loss of civility and respect” in public discourse. Read more
Report: Abortion declines even in states where it is still legal
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
Swiss Guards, protectors of the pope, don new uniforms
The 135 Swiss Guards will don the new uniforms for the first time at a dinner the night before the... Read more
Christian photographer wins lawsuit against Louisville over same-sex discrimination rule
Judge Benjamin Beaton found that Louisville’s Fairness Ordinance contained “two provisions” that limited the expression of Christian photographer Chelsey Nelson. Read more
The Church needs holy priests who defend the faithful from ‘the dragon,’ archbishop says
The archbishop of Arequipa ordained five new priests in southern Peru, encouraging them to be holy priests who give their... Read more
‘Christianophobia’ resurfaces in Europe as attacks rise against Christians
In 2023 alone there were 2,444 incidents of violence against Christians across 35 European countries, including 1,000 cases in France. Read more
Patriarch Raï praises Lebanon border communities for staying on their land
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
Sculpture of Jesus and Charlie Kirk to be installed at Ave Maria University
The day after Charlie Kirk was assassinated, renowned Catholic sculptor Timothy Schmalz began working on a sculpture no one had... Read more
Relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux begin U.S. tour at basilica named in her honor
The relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux are scheduled to visit Michigan, California; Washington, D.C.; Texas; Wisconsin; and various Carmelite... Read more
FDA approves new abortion pill from company seeking to ‘normalize abortion’
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week approved a new abortion pill made by a company that explicitly... Read more
Italian bishops, Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem to undertake joint Gaza hospital project
Archbishop Giuseppe Baturi announced a major joint project between Italy’s bishops and the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem: the opening of... Read more
Bishop Zaidan urges prayers for ‘end to this devastating war’ in Gaza amid peace plan
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan is urging Catholics to pray for a peaceful conclusion to the nearly two-year-long armed conflict in... Read more
Fallout continues after Durbin backs out of Catholic award over pro-abortion beliefs
Political and religious debate has continued to ferment in the wake of Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin’s withdrawal from a... Read more
USCIRF says international community must protect refugees fleeing religious persecution
Despite the growing number of refugees, the USCIRF report said it is not just a moral responsibility for countries to... Read more
U.S. bishops urge FTC action against ‘false’ claims on ‘gender-affirming care’ for minors
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops submitted a public comment to the Federal Trade Commission on Sept. 26. Read more
Pope Leo XIV: ‘Culture of reconciliation’ needed to support migrants, displaced people
Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 2 said a “culture of reconciliation” is necessary to support more than 100 million people... Read more
British Catholic bishop condemns Manchester synagogue attack that killed 2
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales released Bishop John Arnold’s statement following the assault at Heaton Park Hebrew... Read more
Girl Scouts, Cincinnati Archdiocese announce ‘renewed’ partnership after LGBT dispute
Last year, the archdiocese ended a 110-year relationship with Girl Scouts of the USA due to the group promoting gender... Read more
It’s official: St. Francis’ feast day back to being a national holiday in Italy
Oct. 4 will therefore be a public holiday in Italy starting in 2026, after having been a public holiday until... Read more
