Day: October 16, 2025

Mall of America to exhibit largest collection of papal artifacts outside Rome

Next year, the Mall of America will welcome visitors from all around the country for “Vatican Unveiled,” an exhibit of papal artifacts hosted by the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis in celebration of the archdiocese’s 175th anniversary. The 19,000-square-foot exhibit is set to be on display from Jan. 10 to Feb. 1, 2026 and … Read moreMall of America to exhibit largest collection of papal artifacts outside Rome

Trump confirms CIA operations authorized in Venezuela 

President Donald Trump confirmed Oct. 15 that he has authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations inside Venezuela, marking an escalation in his administration’s campaign against Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro. Asked by a reporter in the Oval Office why he had “authorized the CIA to go into Venezuela,” Trump replied that he approved the move … Read moreTrump confirms CIA operations authorized in Venezuela 

Religious freedom leaders urge Trump to designate Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern

More than 30 religious leaders and advocates signed a letter to President Donald Trump, urging him to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) due to severe persecution of Christians. Since 2009, 52,000 Christians have been killed and 20,000 churches have been destroyed, largely by Fulani militants, Boko Haram, and other Islamic terrorist … Read moreReligious freedom leaders urge Trump to designate Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern

Pregnancy centers sue California AG for right to provide abortion pill reversal information

A coalition of pro-life pregnancy centers, represented by Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), is suing California Attorney General Rob Bonta to protect their right to tell women information about abortion pill reversal. The National Institute of Family and Life Advocates and SCV Pregnancy Center asked the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to block Bonta from … Read morePregnancy centers sue California AG for right to provide abortion pill reversal information

Public memorial for Charlie Kirk canceled after safety threats

A Utah memorial honoring Turning Point USA (TPUSA) co-founder Charlie Kirk was canceled because of safety threats, organizers announced this week. “We don’t want anyone hurt,” organizers said in a statement, according to Christian Newswire. “This was meant to be a celebration of faith, freedom, and gratitude for the work Charlie did to inspire millions … Read morePublic memorial for Charlie Kirk canceled after safety threats

The Unspoken Trial of the Orphaning of Our Priests

Crisis editor Eric Sammons​ has made written ​and spoken pleas for laity calm in the aftermath of Pope Leo XIV’s odd ice-block blessing and refusal to condemn Cardinal ​Blase Cupich’s decision to award a pro-abortion politician with a lifetime achievement honor. ​Even on gasket-blowing days like yesterday, when the Chicago-native pontiff promoted his fellow Chicagoan … Read moreThe Unspoken Trial of the Orphaning of Our Priests

Concerning the Death of Catholic Fiction: An Author’s Perspective

As a current author of Catholic fiction, it may seem strange to title my article something so bleak and seemingly contradictory as the “Death of Catholic Fiction.” I’d like to clarify first what I mean by “death” in this case. We Catholics take for granted the collection of fiction we have accumulated from a handful … Read moreConcerning the Death of Catholic Fiction: An Author’s Perspective

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque​on October 16, 2025 at 2:24 am

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque​on October 16, 2025 at 2:24 am

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Feast date: Oct 16 On Oct. 16, Roman Catholics celebrate the life of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the French nun whose visions of Christ helped to spread devotion to the Sacred Heart throughout the Western Church. Margaret Mary Alacoque was born in July of 1647. Her parents Claude and Philiberte lived … Read moreSt. Margaret Mary Alacoque​on October 16, 2025 at 2:24 am

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