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The Baltimore archbishop gave the keynote address to the Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious meeting in Missouri.

The holy day for Jews involves fasting and atonement and is held in late September or early October.

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

The Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria has called for prayer and fasting on December 8 for the success of the country’s general elections, calling on Nigerians to prepare spiritually for the polls.

After appearing on “Farmer Wants a Wife,” John Sansone is using his growing social media platform to share relatable Catholic content and encourage others in their faith.

Two Louisiana Catholic moms with special-needs kids felt isolated so they founded a support ministry that has since transformed communities and brought families back to Mass.

The Word on Fire founder clarifies the call to evangelize, defends his nonpartisan advisory role on religious liberty, and warns of resurgent communism.

“We pray for an end to the hatred and threats of violence that have become so regrettably prevalent on social media,” an archdiocesan spokesperson said.

The priest did not witness a Eucharistic miracle but felt “the weight of God’s power coming down upon the altar, and I felt the heaviness of Jesus’s substantial presence in the chalice in my hands.”

Archbishop John Wester urged the faithful to develop an “appreciation for the gift of water” amid major ecological challenges in the region.

A Rome conference marking the 10th anniversary of the priest’s death highlighted his deep humanity, spirituality, and concern for those who suffer.

The pope highlighted the role of laypeople and religious in shaping Catholic social teaching and called for formation in public life rooted in solidarity, justice, and peace.

The Fabbrica di San Pietro restored several mosaics in the side chapel dome, a project that began in May 2025.

Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia El-Kassis delivered his first address as the Holy See’s representative to the United Nations in New York on Sept. 17.

The Trump administration is highlighting its efforts on the faith front, including protecting religious liberty, defending houses of worship, expanding school choice and restoring biological truth.

A U.K. bill may soon change historic law, an inquiry into the death of a Catholic father in Ireland concludes, Asian digital missionaries urged to be responsible, and more in this world news roundup.

The legal settlement ensures that Jessica Bates’ religious views will not be a factor in determining whether she can adopt children.

The priest was found dead with gunshot wounds along a stretch of highway. The local bishop urged people not to speculate about the crime and denounced the ongoing violence in the country.

The U.S. government has been sending and continues to send millions of dollars of humanitarian aid to be distributed by Caritas Cuba, thus bypassing the communist regime.

Dr. Gregory Popcak addresses the unique layer of spiritual guilt that Catholic mothers often experience when struggling with mental health post-childbirth.

The French bishops' conference is still short more than 21 million euros to cover the cost of Pope Leo's Sept. 25–28 visit. Meanwhile, demand for the Paris Mass forced a major expansion of the route.

The Vatican secretary of state expressed his concerns about artificial intelligence at a conference at the Italian Parliament on Sept. 16.

The pontiff appointed Bishop Brendan Cahill on Sept. 17 to succeed Ronald Hicks, the former bishop of Joliet and current archbishop of New York.

Preserving Assisi is dedicated to safeguarding the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy, using 27,000 photographs, 3D surveys, and immersive tours.

The Diocese of Phoenix teams up with the University of Mary to support seminarians and Catholic counselors, and more in this week’s Catholic education news roundup.

“America understands, in its bones, that freedom dies with the last man willing to defend it and that the cost of not standing up for liberty is not felt until it is too late,” Sebastien Lai said.

Ongoing talks between the socialist regime and the opposition in Venezuela are making some progress while the Church is trying to contribute to the transition to democracy and freedom.

Barron, who already serves as a member of the domestically focused Religious Liberty Commission, was appointed to the position by President Donald Trump.

The bishops said they are hoping to contribute to the “moral foundation” of rapidly developing AI models.

On the 10th anniversary of his death, a recollection of the renowned Italian exorcist’s lessons about the devil.

A new Vatican note calls for renewed formation in interreligious dialogue while affirming religious differences and Christian identity.

Father Gabriel Romanelli told a visiting delegation he hopes the reopening of the parish school “will bring some sense of normality” to the students and their families.

Auxiliary Bishop Josef Graf of Regensburg said the Church could ordain married men of proven faith while affirming the value of celibacy and rejecting women's ordination.

They point to collective bargaining, social dialogue, and human oversight as safeguards for jobs, rights, and human dignity.

The pontiff held a private audience on Sept. 16 to conclude a conference in Rome on modern Christian martyrs, including American nun Sister Dorothy Stang.

According to Pope Leo, the message of Gaudium et Spes on “the growing interdependence of men” is especially urgent today.

The Mexican bishops acknowledged that while progress has been made in human rights, serious social ills persist. They also emphasized religious freedom and devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe.

The Mass, procession, and rally brought out more than 100 Catholics. Following the events, some attendees met with congressional staffers about the dignity of migrants.

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom made the plea ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Sept. 24 trip to Washington, D.C.

The Latin patrarch presided over Mass on the eve of the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Taybeh, calling on Christians to live the “logic of the cross” through love and self-giving.

The author and radio host said it would be a “great honor and privilege” to serve if she is confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

The Catholic Medical Association at its 95th annual educational conference held in Phoenix Sept. 10–12 focused on how the Eastern Catholic Church can help Western medicine promote human flourishing.

The pontiff also accepted the resignation of Bishop Francis Malone, 76, of Shreveport, Louisiana.

Christian Solidarity International (CSI) is calling for U.S. governmental intervention after Suleiman Khalil was arrested and detained Feb. 8, 2025.

Historian Andrea Riccardi, founder of the Community of Sant’Egidio, says the Church is truly experiencing a "new era of martyrdom."

“Daniel and the Fiery Furnace” will be released in theaters on Sept. 18.

A recent study highlights that when women are coerced or pressured into abortion, they are at high risk for negative outcomes — but abortion providers rarely screen for abortion coercion.

The sainthood cause for Tom Vander Woude, a Catholic father of seven who died saving his youngest son, moves to the information gathering stage.

The report found that a total of 18,211 individuals received some instruction on natural family planning across dioceses in 2025, but there were only 7,518 individuals who attended a full course.

The young people came together to pray and hear talks under the theme “In the Footsteps of St. Francis.”