Day: October 30, 2025

Trump, Xi reach deal to ease trade tensions after high-stakes meeting

Hours after meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea Oct. 30, President Donald Trump announced the countries had reached an agreement to de-escalate trade tensions between the two nations.  Under the deal, the U.S. will scale back tariffs, and China will delay new export controls and resume soybean purchases.  Speaking to reporters aboard … Read moreTrump, Xi reach deal to ease trade tensions after high-stakes meeting

Catholic congressman calls for passage of new bill to strengthen fight against human trafficking

Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., marked the 25th anniversary of his landmark Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) this week by urging Congress to pass new legislation reauthorizing and expanding key federal anti-human trafficking programs.  In an Oct. 28 press release, Smith, a Catholic and longtime human rights advocate, called on lawmakers to pass his recently authored … Read moreCatholic congressman calls for passage of new bill to strengthen fight against human trafficking

White House journalist analyzes MAHA and 2026 midterms

Philip Wegmann, the White House correspondent for RealClearPolitics, penned an Oct. 24 report analyzing the complexities of the MAHA movement and its potential impact on the 2026 midterm elections. People have embraced the MAHA movement for various reasons. Because members of the coalition are not concerned about one issue but many, the GOP has yet … Read moreWhite House journalist analyzes MAHA and 2026 midterms

Raleigh’s Catholic revival: A model of grace and growth

The Diocese of Raleigh, North Carolina, is witnessing its evangelization efforts help the region change from one with few Catholics to being an epicenter of conversions to the faith, according to a new report. The diocese’s analysis of the 2024 Catholic World Report indicates that it now ranks first in the nation for conversion rates, … Read moreRaleigh’s Catholic revival: A model of grace and growth

Texas Private School Bans Social Media, Sees Students Thrive With Parent Support

Courtesy photoFaustina Academy, a K–12 private school in Irving, Texas, bans social media use among its students, and parents have been totally supportive. In addition to asking families to commit to prohibiting TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and CapCut, Faustina students have never been permitted to have phones with them during school hours. Read More

St. Alonso Rodriguez ​  on October 30, 2025 at 9:53 am

St. Alonso Rodriguez ​  on October 30, 2025 at 9:53 am

St. Alonso Rodriguez Feast date: Oct 30 On October 30, the Catholic Church honors a man whose humble occupation gave the world only glimpses of his extraordinary holiness. During his lifetime, Brother Alonso Rodriguez never became a priest, published a book, or advanced professionally. But writings discovered after his death revealed a true mystic, who … Read moreSt. Alonso Rodriguez ​  on October 30, 2025 at 9:53 am

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