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Political tensions surface amid celebrations honoring Venezuela’s 2 new saints
Underlying political tensions have surfaced among Venezuelans in Rome celebrating the recent canonization of the country’s first two saints. Read more
Catholic bishops criticize Trump’s IVF expansion: Every life is ‘sacred and loved by God’
U.S. bishops are criticizing President Donald Trump’s effort to expand access to in vitro fertilization (IVF). Read more
Longtime Vatican official and Italian archbishop Cardinal Edoardo Menichelli dies at 86
Cardinal Edoardo Menichelli was metropolitan archbishop of Ancona-Osimo in Italy from 2004 to 2017. Read more
Iran’s new ‘Virgin Mary’ metro station and what it says about faith in the Islamic Republic
A subway station in Iran has been named after the Virgin Mary — is it hope or propaganda? Read more
Pope Leo XIV meets clergy abuse survivors at Vatican
Four victims and two advocates from Ending Clergy Abuse had an hourlong conversation with Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 20. Read more
French senators urge action against rising anti-Christian attacks in the country
Eighty-six French senators have signed a public appeal denouncing the alarming rise of anti-Christian acts in France. Read more
Pope Leo XIV appoints Boston auxiliary Mark O’Connell to lead Diocese of Albany, New York
Pope Leo XIV on Monday named Bishop Mark O’Connell, an auxiliary bishop of Boston, the next bishop of the Diocese... Read more
New Catholic sports coaching program focuses on mind, body, and soul
Catholic counselor and athlete Rachael Popcak Isaac has launched the Faith-Based Success and Performance Coaching Program through CatholicCounselors.com. Read more
Trump administration’s move to end annual hunger report meets criticism
The Trump administration is ceasing publishing a report on food insecurity over objections of health groups, anti-hunger activists, and academics. Read more
Pope Leo XIV canonizes 7 new saints, including first from Venezuela and Papua New Guinea
Pope Leo XIV declared seven new saints before an estimated 70,000 people in St. Peter’s Square at the canonization Mass... Read more
Children from African countries pray rosary ‘for the first time’ in global campaign
Children from across Africa joined their peers in the “One Million Children Praying the Rosary” campaign held on Oct. 7,... Read more
Poll finds revival of interest in religion in Northern Ireland among young people
A new poll commissioned by the Iona Institute has found a marked revival of interest in religion among young people... Read more
Virtual summit aims to inspire attendees to grow as digital missionaries for the Church
The Engage Virtual Summit, presented by eCatholic, will take place online Oct. 21–22 and will feature many notable Catholic figures. Read more
New Jersey says parish finance director stole more than $500,000 in church funds
Joseph Manzi has been charged with second-degree theft by unlawful taking after he allegedly stole hundreds of thousands of dollars... Read more
Pope Leo XIV hails Roma, Sinti, and Travelers’ faith amid marginalization
About 4,000 pilgrims from more than 70 countries in Europe and beyond took part in the Vatican’s Jubilee of Roma,... Read more
Catholic music debate: Should certain hymns be banned?
Several hymns were temporarily banned last year in the Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri, after being found to be “insufficient... Read more
Worldwide Catholic population up, vocations down
On the occasion of World Mission Day on Oct. 19, Vatican news agency Fides presented statistics that offer a general... Read more
Pope Leo XIV says first canonized couple give example of ‘marriage as a path to holiness’
In a message marking the 10th anniversary of the canonization of St. Louis and Zélie Martin on Oct. 18, Pope... Read more
U.S. bishops warn of looming court order in Obama-era immigration program
Immigrants covered by DACA who move to or from Texas could quickly face the loss of their work authorization under... Read more
2 priests in Spain threatened with prison for criticizing radical Islam are acquitted
Two priests and a journalist who were tried for criticizing radical Islam have been acquitted by the Provincial Court of... Read more
