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Thursday of week 29 in Ordinary Time, or Saint John of Capistrano, Priest First reading Romans 6:19-23 Now you are set free from sin, and slaves to God If I may use human terms to help your natural weakness: as once you put your bodies at the service of vice and immorality, so now you … Read moreThu 23 October
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops announced Wednesday that public sessions for its 2025 Fall Plenary Assembly, which runs Nov. 10-13, will be livestreamed Nov. 11 and 12. The gathering takes place in Washington, D.C., and opens under the leadership of Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Military Services, USA, and outgoing USCCB president. … Read moreUS bishops announce livestream sessions of Fall Plenary Assembly
Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, issued an Oct. 21 statement against ongoing crackdowns on illegal immigration under the Trump administration, denouncing those actions as attacks on “the soul of our city.” “My dear brothers and sisters, today I speak to you as your shepherd, but also as a fellow pilgrim who shares the pain … Read moreCardinal Cupich of Chicago issues statement to immigrants: ‘We stand with you’
Every man lives by a story, but what if the story you’ve been living isn’t true? We find ourselves, unknowingly, trapped in lies that define who we are and how we must act. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt expose the hidden lies that quietly shape how men see themselves, their worth, and … Read more3 Lies Every Man Believes
Facing dismal polling odds two weeks after the publication of his murderous texts from 2022, Democratic Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones met with pastors Oct. 22 and touted his self-proclaimed status as a Catholic. “It was an honor to meet with pastors from across Hampton Roads this morning,” Jones posted on X. “As a … Read moreVirginia Democrat Jay Jones touts Catholicism on campaign trail amid falling poll numbers
Francis Maier, a senior fellow of Catholic studies at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, penned an Oct. 22 op-ed exploring various aspects of the immigration and deportation debate and describing how Christians should engage with it. Maier explained that a Christian must both protect his own family and care for strangers in need. According … Read moreCatholic analyst weighs in on immigration and deportation debate
31% of U.S. adults say religion’s influence in society is increasing — up from 18% in 2024 and the highest share in 15 years, Pew Research Center found. 59% of Americans now view religion’s influence on society positively, a steady rise from 52% in 2019 and 49% in 2022. White evangelical Protestants, black Protestants, Catholics, … Read morePew finds more Americans having positive views of religion’s role in society
Two American missionaries are raising alarm over what they describe as a systematic, government-enabled genocide of Christians in Nigeria. Judd Saul of Iowa and Mike Arnold of Texas — both filmmakers turned human rights advocates — are working to provide housing and support for displaced Christian families while urging the international community to confront what … Read moreMissionaries claim genocide in Nigeria: ‘Death by a thousand attacks’
Half of Americans blame the Republican Party for the ongoing government shutdown, yet President Donald Trump’s approval rating edged up last week, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found. According to the data, gathered from 4,385 responses, Trump reached a 42% approval rating between Oct. 15 and 20, up two percentage points from his rating earlier this … Read moreTrump’s approval ratings rise despite Americans blaming Republicans for shutdown
A teacher at a Catholic high school in Waukesha, Wisconsin, was dismissed from his job just days after making a photo post to social media of several men in downtown Waukesha who he alleged were undercover ICE agents but turned out to be employees of a local emergency management firm, according to news outlet TMJ4 … Read moreWisconsin teacher dismissed from Catholic school days after posting false ICE alert