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Pope Francis says medically-assisted dying is ‘false compassion’

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday blasted the legalization of medically assisted death as immoral “false compassion,” as he doubled down on Catholic teaching about life during a visit Sunday to Lourdes, the French Catholic shrine associated with miraculous cures of …

Is Strangeness Next To Holiness?

A chunk of flesh floating in a glass of water: This was the discovery made by Father Alejandro Pezet on Aug. 26, 1996, when he opened the tabernacle at his church in Buenos Aires. A week earlier, Pezet had, in this same glass of water, placed a damaged …

Cardinal Zuppi visits Russia to urge release of Ukrainian prisoners

Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, archbishop of Bologna and president of the Italian Bishops’ Conference, has again been appointed as a papal envoy to Russia. Pope Leo XIV appointed Zuppi to lead a Vatican delegation to Russia from Sept. 28–30 to advocate for the …

Vatican’s anti-gay 'Halloween Letter' to be examined 40 years later

Before he became Pope Benedict XVI, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger issued the Roman Catholic Church’s infamous “Halloween Letter” in 1986. Photo: CNS/Paul Haring LGBTQ Catholics will have an opportunity to revisit one of the darker days in their fraught …

Holy See: Culture of responsibility to counter new forms of financial crime

Msgr. Anthony Ekpo, Assessor for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State and President of the Financial Security Committee, speaks at an international conference at Rome’s Luiss University dedicated to legislation introduced 15 years ago in the Vatican …

O holy Knight: Fr. McGivney praised

Sainthood awaits Conn. priest and Knights of Columbus founder known for holiness By Bee Goodman If you’re familiar with the Knights of Columbus, you more than likely know who Blessed Michael McGivney is. Often called the “Apostle of Spiritual Brotherhood,” …

29 times Trump has seemingly 'fallen asleep' in his second term

US president Donald Trump continues to be the subject of speculation around his health and wellbeing online, after having two MRI scans in the space of a year in 2025, being diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency and – in this case – appearing to fall …

When Our Preaching Makes God Look Like an Unforgiving God

There is something increasingly troubling about the way some Christian and Muslim preachers speak about God. Listen to some sermons and one could easily come away with the impression that God is sitting somewhere in Heaven, waiting for human beings to make …

Building a Culture of Life

“God looked upon everything he had made, and he found it very good.” (Genesis 1:31a) In poetic fashion, the Book of Genesis unfolds a profound theology of the creation of the world. God creates all out of nothing. Each stage of creation — the creation of …

What Did Chinese Analysts Think of the Trump-Xi Summit?

Both in China’s official media and in the world press, the summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump last week – their second so far this year – generated usual, predictable descriptions: “ambiguous,” “highly symbolic,” “ …

Mexico commemorates 500th anniversary of Child Martyrs

The Diocese of Tlaxcala in Mexico began celebrations marking the 500th anniversary of the martyrdom of Sts. Cristóbal, Antonio, and Juan, known as the Child Martyrs of Tlaxcala, considered the protomartyrs of the Americas, with a reminder that their blood …

Vatican confirms abuse by founder of Institute of the Incarnate Word, orders renewal

ROME — The Holy See has confirmed that Argentine priest Carlos Miguel Buela, founder of the Institute of the Incarnate Word (IVE), committed abuse against several individuals. The Vatican reached this conclusion following a canonical process and has …

Meet the four men who will be ordained permanent deacons for Detroit's Church

Jeff Ostrowski, Kurt Krueger, Jim Pryce and Ron Potempski will be welcomed into holy orders on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the cathedral DETROIT — As September comes to a close, the Archdiocese of Detroit prepares in hopeful and prayerful anticipation for the …

Trump Greeted Xi With Jets & Bombers. Then China Hit the U.S. at the UN: What’s Cooking? OPED

OPED by Wg Cdr J P Joshi, IAF (Retd) The Air China Boeing 747 carrying President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan touched down at Joint Base Andrews on 23 September 2026. It was supposed to be a landmark meeting between the presidents of the world’s two …

Residential school denialism and the backlash against reconciliation

Survivors, families, students, and staff attend UBC’s annual Intergenerational March to commemorate Orange Shirt Day, September 30, 2025. Photo courtesy the Province of British Columbia/Flickr. To mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on …

The Mother of the Little Flower: The Witness of St. Zélie Guérin Martin

What gives me some confidence is her spirit of faith and her truly prodigious courage. What a valiant woman! She is not defeated by adversity nor elated by prosperity. She is admirable![1] —Sister Marie-Dosithée, writing about her sister, Saint Zélie …

Braegelman: Lessons from an unexpected harvest

JoAnn Braegelman is a rural life coordinator for the diocesan office of Social Concerns. By JoAnn Braegelman Here we are once again at the start of the fall season! For me, on the farm, that means harvest has started and will soon be in full swing. While …

Great Catholic-themed movies for autumn

With themes of harvest, thanksgiving, and the changing of the seasons, here are some films to add to your family traditions this autumn. Copy linkArchive article When you feel that first chill in the air, it’s usually time to break out the Fall Family …

Pope Francis visited Philadelphia on this week in Philly history

Listen to article • 0:00 min The pope who came in peace arrived in a Philadelphia seemingly under occupation. For the roughly 1 million people who descended upon Philly to try to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis over his two-day visit in September 2015, …

Levi Sap Nei Thang Releases New Book The Sky Between Waters on Her Birthday

A lifelong fascination with Genesis brings physics, theology, and personal reflection together in a new book. KANSAS CITY, KS, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Levi Sap Nei Thang has released The Sky Between Waters: …

International Association for Near-Death Studies to Host European/African Symposium on Near-Death Experiences October 31

DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Association for Near-Death Studies will host its second European/African Symposium on Near-Death Experiences Saturday, October 31, 2026 via Zoom. The …

Grace & Peace: Tim Bruster's 365-Day Journey Through the Bible, With a Hymn Every Day

Four decades in the pulpit, distilled into 365 daily readings through the whole of Scripture, Genesis to Revelation — with a hymn for every day. FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a moment when many …

Modern Widows Club® Receives $15,000 Grant from Russell Berrie Foundation, Names Angelica Berrie 2026 Leadership Awardee

Support and recognition come ahead of MWC's Legacy & Leadership Awards Dinner, October 20 in Jersey City. WINTER PARK, FL, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Modern Widows Club® | The Movement for Widow Care (MWC, a …

B’NAI TORAH CONGREGATION LAUNCHES NEW SEASON OF ADULT EDUCATION THROUGH MELTON SCHOOL

Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Classes Available at Four Boca Raton Locations and Online via Zoom, Making Learning More Accessible Than Ever BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- B’nai Torah Congregation, the largest …

Sweet Briar Launches SBCommitment 2.0, Expanding Full-Tuition Access for Virginia Women

SBCommitment 2.0 provides full tuition coverage for qualifying Virginia students, expanding access to Sweet Briar’s transformative education. SWEET BRIAR, VA, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sweet Briar College has announced …

Dallas Outreach - Mobile Food Pantry

COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN ACTION Comanche Nation Dallas Outreach is honored to partner with Catholic Charities and Ranger Bail Bonds on a Mobile Food Pantry to continue our commitment to serving local families and strengthening our community through food …

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Senior Spotlight: Isabela Ramirez

Indiahoma High School senior Isabela Ramirez plays volleyball but has played basketball throughout her high school career. She is also a part of Native American Club. “It started my freshman year, and I was their first senior princess, and then I was part …

Senior Spotlight: Erin Bailey

Erin Bailey plays volleyball for Indiahoma Lady Warriors and is an outside hitter. “I started playing volleyball when I was in 7th grade, and it just became something I just absolutely love. It's just always been there,” she said. “Like if I was upset …

CBC Special Meeting 10.1.26

iQIBLA's Vision: An Exclusive Interview with iQIBLA Founder Jack Shao

DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, September 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jack Shao is the Founder and CEO of iQIBLA, a technology entrepreneur with nearly three decades of experience in smart hardware, mobile technology, wearables, IoT and …

National Black Church Initiative Activates Project BIG VOTE For Mayor Karen Bass with its 4,000 Los Angeles Churches

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities comprising 27.7 million members, has activated Project BIG …

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Manhattan Pastor Mike Signorelli Releases The Unoffendable Heart in October

Manhattan pastor Mike Signorelli releases The Unoffendable Heart from Chosen Books in October 2026, arguing offense is what turns difference into division. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pastor Mike …

The Veridian at Franciscan Village, a New Chapter in Independent Living

92 new residences and a vibrant Town Center will create an elevated lifestyle experience centered on connection, wellness, hospitality and purpose LEMONT, IL, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Franciscan Village, a Life Plan …

One year into new leadership, Salem Baptist Church looks to its next chapter in North Omaha

104-year-old, 2,300-member congregation will mark Pastor Jarvis Ellis’ first year Oct. 11 as church considers its role in a changing North Omaha community OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One year after the Rev. Jarvis …

B’nai Torah Congregation Announces 2026-2027 Author Series

Eight In-Person Events Begin October 2026 and Continue Through April 2027 BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- B’nai Torah Congregation, the largest conservative synagogue in the Southeastern United States, has …

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