Day: October 14, 2025

Catholics in Oklahoma are throwing special celebrations this month to mark that the Church has been ministering in their state for 150 years, ever since two Benedictine monks arrived in the territory at the request of several Native American tribes. Two events kicked off the sesquicentennial celebration, and more are in the works. The first … Read moreOklahoma Catholics celebrating 150 years since Native Americans invited Church into territory

The Diocese of Spokane removed Father Miguel Mejia from ministry amid accusations of sexual misconduct involving six women, some of whom were parishioners. Allegations include offering money or gifts for sex, misusing parish funds, stalking, and abusing his priestly authority. A retired police detective and accounting firm found financial irregularities, but Fr. Mejia denies these … Read moreWashington diocese removes priest from ministry following sex abuse claims

A new actor has been cast to play Jesus in the 2027 two-part film The Resurrection of the Christ, Mel Gibson’s long-awaited sequel to the 2004 movie The Passion of the Christ, according to Variety.  The outlet reported Oct. 14 that Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen, 36, will be stepping into the lead role, replacing Jim … Read moreFinnish actor to portray Jesus in Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection’ movies, replacing Jim Caviezel

A North Dakota judge upheld the state’s law protecting minors from hormone therapy and puberty blockers in cases where the intent is to “change” their gender, saying the law doesn’t violate the constitution. Pediatric endocrinologist Luis Casas and three families with children seeking the “transgender treatment” had sued, claiming the law infringed on personal rights. … Read moreNorth Dakota judge upholds law protecting minors from ‘transgender’ procedures

Following a crucial legal agreement Oct. 10 that will help protect religious freedom in Washington State, the Office of the State’s Attorney General issued an explainer outlining how a new bill related to mandatory reporting will respect the seal of Confession.  According to the statement, clergy in the state will continue to be mandatory reporters … Read moreWashington state explains how new law will respect seal of Confession