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Atlanta Catholics plan prayer and reparation amid planned ‘Satanic black mass’
The Satanic Temple is a political activist group known for protesting religious symbolism in public spaces and mocking Christianity. Read more
Biden administration to mandate insurance coverage of over-the-counter contraceptives
The new rule requires insurance companies to remove the prescription requirement for coverage of contraception. Read more
Pope Francis to release new encyclical ‘Dilexit Nos’ on the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The encyclical, titled “Dilexit Nos,” meaning “he has loved us,” will be published on Oct. 24. Read more
‘The Dark Charm of Halloween’ is title of new book by International Association of Exorcists
“The Dark Charm of Halloween” is the title of a new book launched by the International Association of Exorcists. Read more
Pope Francis canonizes 14 new saints, including priests martyred in Syria
In a Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Oct. 20, the pope declared three 19th-century founders of religious orders and... Read more
Cardinal Fernández promises follow-up meeting after controversial absence
Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández has reportedly apologized for what he called a “misunderstanding” regarding his absence from an Oct. 18... Read more
‘Transformational’ Catholic college-prep program serves low-income families
The Cristo Rey Network implements a “Corporate Work Study” program that places students at professional jobs all summer and during... Read more
Synod, Zen, and Sinicization: Vatican’s China deal sparks tensions
Cardinal Joseph Zen and George Weigel voice sharp critiques of the Synod on Synodality. Read more
Synod delegates urge young Catholics to learn how to listen to others in a polarized world
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich drew attention to the upcoming Nov. 5 U.S. elections and stressed the importance of seeing the person... Read more
Here’s what’s happening during the last week of the Synod on Synodality
The focus going forward will be the writing and editing of the Synod on Synodality’s final document. Read more
Islamic terrorists massacre 150 in Burkina Faso
More than 150 people, including many Christians, were massacred by Islamic terrorists in Burkina Faso, sources told Aid to the... Read more
How do you handle the presence of a restless child at Mass?
It’s essential to get Catholic children used to fulfilling the obligation to attend Mass weekly as well as on holy... Read more
UK bishop responds to report saying Catholics reduced Mass attendance due to abuse crisis
A recent study in the U.K. showed that a third of Catholics who previously went to Mass have reduced their... Read more
U.S. bishops to meet in November to discuss synod, Eucharistic Revival, canonization causes
Major items on the agenda for the plenary assembly include reports on the U.S. bishops’ efforts concerning the National Eucharistic... Read more
Bishops of Haiti, Dominican Republic object to mistreatment of deported Haitians
Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader announced the implementation of an operation to repatriate up to 10,000 illegal Haitian immigrants per... Read more
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Texas man’s execution halted after last-minute subpoena to testify before state Legislature
The Supreme Court of Texas said in a post on X late Thursday that it had “effectively [halted] the execution... Read more
Judge orders mental competency evaluation for L.A. bishop’s alleged murderer
Carlos Medina was charged with murder last year for allegedly shooting and killing Bishop David O’Connell, Los Angeles’ 69-year-old auxiliary... Read more
Catholic university in Florida stages rally against state abortion amendment
Ave Maria University is set to host a major rally Sunday against Florida’s pro-abortion ballot measure. Read more
Texas attorney general sues doctor over allegedly giving cross-sex hormones to children
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing a doctor for reportedly violating state law by prescribing transgender drugs to underage... Read more
Analysis: Is the Synod on Synodality’s focus on the local Churches a Trojan horse?
One gets the impression that many Synod on Synodality participants view the subject of local Churches as a kind of... Read more
