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World Jewish Congress leader asks pope to use ‘moral authority’ to help Israeli hostages
In his meeting with the pope, Ronald Lauder urged the pontiff “to use your power, to use your strength, to... Read more
Cardinal: Synod on Synodality poses ‘no danger to the nature of the Church’
Cardinal Michael Czerny made his assessment one day after Synod delegates were presented with a theologian’s sweeping vision for the... Read more
U.S. pilgrims count their blessings, pray for peace after escaping Holy Land
One pilgrimage group from the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, made their way back to the U.S. through Jordan after the... Read more
Church in India celebrates two recent Supreme Court verdicts
The cases, involving abortion rights and gay marriage, came down within the same 24-hour period. Read more
Illinois governor launches national fundraising organization to stump for abortion access
Think Big America is “dedicated to safeguarding reproductive rights and standing up against the right-wing extremists who want to take... Read more
Nicaragua claims that it freed 12 priests after an agreement with the Vatican
The Ortega regime announced Oct. 18 that the release of the priests took place “after fruitful conversations with the Holy... Read more
Franciscan University offers safe haven for Jewish students experiencing antisemitism
The Steubenville, Ohio-based university has announced an initiative to expedite the transfer process for Jewish students in danger of antisemitic... Read more
Mexican diocese building new shrine to martyrs of Cristero War
The Archdiocese of Durango in Mexico has begun the construction of a shrine dedicated to the martyrs who offered their... Read more
After elections, bishops of Ecuador call for building together the common good
In their statement titled “Building together the common good,” the Ecuadorian Bishops’ Conference noted that “what matters is the homeland.” Read more
U.S. bishops’ plenary session to take place in November: Here’s what’s on the agenda
All of the U.S. bishops will descend upon Baltimore next month for their 2023 Fall Plenary Assembly. Read more
‘We lack food and medicine’: Catholics in Gaza take refuge in only parish church
Holy Family Church is the only Roman Catholic parish in the Gaza Strip and is located in the northern part... Read more
Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem hold press conference after Gaza hospital explosion
On Wednesday, Oct. 18, religious leaders spoke to the press about the explosion at the Anglican hospital “Al Ahli” in... Read more
Jordan fails on second vote in struggle to secure House speakership
The Republican failed twice to secure the vacant Speaker of the House chair, falling short of just a few dozen... Read more
Synod on Synodality asked to ‘rethink the whole Church’ according to synodality
The next stage of the Synod on Synodality opened Wednesday with a call to focus on authority, decentralization, and the... Read more
Latvian bishop at Synod: If someone is living in sin, we can’t tell them that’s all right
“If there is a person living in sin and we tell this person, ‘Everything is all right with you, it’s... Read more
Pope Francis announces prayer vigil, day of fasting for peace in Israel-Hamas war
An interfaith vigil will take place at 6 p.m. Oct. 27 in St. Peter’s Square, where the faithful will join... Read more
‘No wiggle room’: Muslim parents object to LGBT curriculum at Minnesota charter school
Muslim parents at a Minnesota public charter school are objecting to books that teach about same-sex attraction and gender identity... Read more
Pro-life group accuses university of charging ‘viewpoint-based’ $5,400 event fee
The University of New Mexico charged its Students for Life chapter thousands in security fees to hold a campus event... Read more
Dominican priest becomes first VP of ministry and mission at Catholic University of America
Father Aquinas Guilbeau, OP, who has been CUA chaplain for the past year, will continue to assist and guide the... Read more
Pope Francis stresses need to put Jesus at the center of our lives
At the end of his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square Oct. 18, the pope announced that Oct. 27... Read more
