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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
Meet the 7 saints Pope Leo XIV will canonize on Oct. 19
Pope Leo XIV will canonize seven new saints on Sunday, Oct. 19. Read more
St. Luke: The cultured physician who chronicled the life of Jesus
On Oct. 18, Catholics and other Christians around the world celebrate the feast of St. Luke, the physician who wrote... Read more
Cardinal McElroy of Washington, DC, urges shift away from political polarization
Cardinal Robert McElroy of Washington, D.C., expressed concerns about political polarization, urging Americans to remember “that which binds us together.” Read more
Department of Homeland Security denies ICE targeted Chicago parish
The Department of Homeland Security pushed back on reports of immigration enforcement officers present outside a Chicago parish during a... Read more
New York man receives $8 million from Diocese of Albany in abuse settlement
A New York man has received an $8 million settlement from the Diocese of Albany over claims that he was... Read more
CNA explains: What is the Catholic Church’s position on IVF?
While the Church encourages certain fertility treatments for couples struggling to have children, the use of IVF is contrary to... Read more
