Two minors shot dead near Catholic Church in Mexico
The Catholic Church is mourning the death of two brothers, both minors, who were shot Nov. 9 near Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in the town of Entabladero, located in the Espinal district of Veracruz state in Mexico.
United States bishop calls for return to Friday abstinence from meat
A leading U.S. Catholic bishop on November 13 called on his fellow bishops to help revive the tradition of abstinence from meat on Fridays as a way to commemorate the upcoming 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ 2015 environmental encyclical Laudato Si’.
Multigenerational parish campuses coming to Phoenix with new senior living facilities
A property development group is addressing the lack of reliable senior housing by building senior living communities on Catholic church properties.
House probes NIH after doctor concealed study that disputes puberty blocker benefits
A subcommittee in the House of Representatives launched an inquiry into the National Institutes of Health (NIH) after a grant recipient admitted that she concealed findings in a tax-funded study because it failed to show any mental health benefits for children who are prescribed transgender puberty-blocking drugs.
Italy Mafia fighting street priest Archbishop Domenico Battaglia a cardinal
Archbishop Domenico Battaglia of Naples, a late addition to the pope’s roster of new cardinals, has commanded headlines for years for his strong stand against organized crime in southern Italy.
Chaldean archbishop voices hope for peace
As a leading voice for Middle Eastern Christians, Archbishop Bashar Matti Warda, head of the Chaldean Eparchy of Erbil, expressed hope that the election of a new U.S. president would positively impact the efforts for peace in the region.
Pontiff marks first millennium since birth of Saint Bernard
At the Vatican on November 10, Pope Francis recalled the hospitality and peacemaking of St. Bernard of Aosta, the patron saint of mountaineers and Alpine travelers who lived one millennium ago and gave his name to the St. Bernard dog breed.
Pope commemorates 150th anniversary of Our Lady of Pompeii
To mark the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the image of Our Lady of the Rosary in Pompeii on Nov. 13, Pope Francis has encouraged Catholics to contemplate the life of Christ “through the gaze of Mary” during the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope.
Pope Francis appoints new preacher to Papal Household to succeed Cardinal Cantalamessa
Pope Francis on Nov. 9 appointed Father Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, as the new preacher of the Papal Household, replacing Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, 90, who held that position for 44 years.
Singapore priest stabbed while celebrating Mass
Catholic leaders in Singapore are calling for prayers after a priest was stabbed during Mass on November 9.
