Day: October 30, 2025

As Hurricane Melissa continued to devastate the Caribbean this week, Archbishop Timothy Broglio called on the faithful to lift up the affected communities in prayer and offer tangible support to those suffering in the Category 5 storm’s wake. Archbishop Broglio, the president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), noted in an Oct. … Read moreArchbishop Broglio calls for prayers, support of Hurricane Melissa victims 

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a legal victory this month in his ongoing case against Yelp Inc., after a state appeals court ruled that the California-based company can be sued in Texas for allegedly misleading users about pro-life pregnancy centers.  Paxton first filed suit in 2023, alleging that Yelp added false and politically motivated … Read moreTexas AG secures important legal victory against Yelp’s push against pro-life resources

Pro-life and free speech advocates are concerned over a Scottish parliamentarian’s proposed amendment to Scotland’s “assisted suicide” bill that would criminalize discussion of suicide prevention near buildings where assisted suicides might take place.  According to an Oct. 29 press release from ADF International, Health Committee member and parliamentarian Patrick Harvie MSP proposed the amendment — … Read moreScottish politician proposes criminalizing suicide prevention speech in certain public areas

A Quinnipiac poll found that 48% of Americans approve of Bad Bunny performing at the Super Bowl halftime show, while 29% disapprove and 24% have no opinion. Seventy-four percent of Democrats approve, compared with only 16% of Republicans; 63% of Republicans disapprove, reflecting alignment with Donald Trump’s criticism of the choice. Support is higher among … Read moreAmericans split along party lines over Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show

A new poll found that 70% of voters view the Democratic Party as “out of touch,” citing its prioritization of issues like LGBT rights, abortion, race, and climate change over crime and immigration. The study, conducted by a center-left research group, shows Democrats attracting liberals who are white, wealthy, and educated while losing support among … Read moreReport finds majority of voters consider Democratic Party ‘out of touch’

Speaking to more than 10,000 students at the University of Mississippi Oct. 29, Vice President JD Vance offered a defense of Christianity’s role in American public life and urged students to strengthen the nation’s culture through marriage and family — echoing the message of the late Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk.  The evening … Read moreAt TPUSA event, Vance reflects on the role of Christianity in public square, urges students to get married and have kids

Following an Oct. 28 meeting between the son of imprisoned Catholic Chinese dissident Jimmy Lai and Italy’s special envoy for religious freedom, the envoy confirmed that Italy’s foreign ministry supports efforts to secure Lai’s release.  “It is necessary to work, also in international forums, using the tools of politics and diplomacy, to put an end … Read moreItalian government supports efforts to secure release of Jimmy Lai

Just ahead of November, Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, issued a statement for Black Catholic History Month spotlighting the holy witness of several black Catholics who are on the path to canonization.  “Each November, the Church in the United States pauses to reflect with gratitude on the deep and enduring legacy of black Catholics … Read moreVirginia bishop issues statement on Black Catholic History Month