Day: October 7, 2025

Israel’s Embassy to the Holy See published a statement Oct. 7 accusing the Vatican of potentially “undermining” peace efforts in Gaza by “criticizing Israel” and not focusing enough on Hamas’ refusal to release hostages. The statement followed an interview with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, which Vatican News released to mark the second … Read moreIsraeli Embassy accuses Vatican of ‘criticizing Israel’ but ‘overlooking’ Hamas’ guilt

Turning Point USA spokesman Andrew Kolvet confirmed Oct. 7 that a screenshot of Charlie Kirk’s private text messages circulating online is authentic, showing Kirk venting frustration over what he described as pressure from Jewish donors that left him “no choice but to leave the pro Israel cause.”  The screenshot was first released by commentator Candace … Read moreKirk’s leaked messages show frustration with Jewish donors 

In the Oct. 5 homily for a Red Mass in the Diocese of Wilmington, Delaware, Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese of Military Services (AMS) encouraged those present to cultivate charity, justice, and commitment to upholding the dignity of the human person as they begin a new judicial year.  “It is so good to begin … Read moreArchbishop Broglio encourages those in legal professions to cultivate charity, compassion, courage

A case before the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) today could determine whether counseling can be treated as free speech, a decision that will affect how a Christian counselor can treat minor clients who have gender dysphoria. The Wall Street Journal editorial, board explained in an editorial that the case, Chiles v. Salazar, … Read moreWSJ: SCOTUS to decide whether ‘conversion therapy’ is free speech

Illegal crossings at the southern border hit the lowest annually recorded number since 1970 during the 2025 fiscal year, preliminary data from the Department of Homeland Security show, CBS News reported Oct. 6. The internal federal data obtained by the outlet show that federal agents stopped about 238,000 illegal border crossings in fiscal year 2025, which … Read moreIllegal border crossings reach lowest level since 1970

Families of hostages still held in Gaza are calling on the Norwegian Nobel Committee to award President Donald Trump this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, praising his efforts to free their loved ones and end the war. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, which represents most of the relatives of the Israeli hostages, said in an … Read moreHostage families urge Nobel Committee to honor Trump for peace efforts

VATICAN CITY — The Holy See press office announced Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV will travel to Turkey and Lebanon at the end of November 2025. According to a statement, the Pope accepted invitations from both countries’ civil and ecclesiastical authorities. He will visit Turkey from November 27 to 30, making a pilgrimage to İznik … Read moreVatican announces Pope Leo XIV’s visits to Turkey and Lebanon

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, accused the FBI under former President Joe Biden of spying on nine Republican lawmakers during its “Arctic Frost” investigation — a probe he said later became the foundation for Special Counsel Jack Smith’s case against President Donald Trump. Grassley, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, released a newly declassified FBI document … Read moreGrassley: Biden FBI spied on 9 Republican lawmakers in 2023

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will convene in Baltimore, Maryland, this November for their 2025 Plenary Assembly, during which they will elect a new president, vice president, and chairmen for six of their committees.  The current USCCB president is Archbishop Timothy Broglio, archbishop of the Archdiocese of Military Services. The current USCCB … Read moreUS bishops to elect new president, 6 committee chairmen during November plenary assembly