Daily News

Morning must-reads

October 24

King Charles joins Pope for Latin-English prayer service

First time since Reformation for a reigning British monarch

N. Ireland cleric: Charles should abdicate after pope gig

Paisley calls for 'true Protestant' who takes vow seriously

Pope to declare Newman Doctor of the Church on 11/1

Will name him co-patron of education, alongside Aquinas

V.P. Vance attends Mass at Church of the Holy Sepulchre

During three-day Jerusalem trip for ceasefire diplomacy

Church in Togo boasts great vitality, a renaissance even

With thriving schools, fruitful vocations, three seminaries

'Sheen Experience' project breaks ground in Peoria

Exhibits to use virtual reality, immersive technology, more

October 23

Cleveland diocese extends TLM at 2 diocesan churches

Says 'Holy See granted 2-year extension of permission'

Venezuelan Mass celebrating canonizations canceled

'Security' cited, but regime would make it a Maduro rally

Wisconsin seeks to nix tax exemption for religious orgs

After losing to Catholic Charities at Supreme Court

Canada: Atheist lobbyists take aim at charitable status

Revoking exemption & adding tax would 'wipe out' orgs

Rupnik continues in 'ministry' despite canonical trial

He lives free in Rome, directs art center, even preaches

20 apprentice artisans are being trained at St. Peter’s

Learning ancient techniques handed down for basilica's care

October 22

Aid to the Church in Need: 5 billion lack rel. freedom

Persecution worst in Asia, northern Africa, & Nicaragua

Vatican Library allows Muslim scholars a prayer room

Was opened at their request, for those working on-site

Cupich links liturgical changes to V2 teaching on poor

Sees swap of 'trappings of power' for 'sobriety, simplicity'

Louvre heist includes Empress Eugénie’s 'reliquary' pin

Napoleon III’s wife was known for her personal devotion

UK: Westminster auxiliary named Bishop of Plymouth

Ending pained period with two candidates withdrawn

Cardinal Burke denounces fake videos, now offline

Which claimed he'd rebuked Pope Leo’s teaching, actions

October 21

German bishop, resigned in 2024, admits civil marriage

Blames depression & institutional failures for his actions

Five Traditional Latin liturgies upcoming in Rome, U.S.

Meanwhile, Leo weighs whether to continue TC restrictions

Pope Leo condemns usury as 'corruption of the heart'

In pursuit of profit, others become objects to be exploited

Parolin: Situation in Nigeria is 'not a religious conflict'

Says it's a social one, dispute between herders & farmers

Archbishop appointed for massive Caribbean see

Bishop Morel, for Santo Domingo DR's 2.54M Catholics

Iran: Tehran finishes new 'Virgin Mary' metro station

Sparking wide debate about openness vs. persecution

October 20

Pope Leo canonizes seven at Mass in St. Peter’s Sq.

Including an archbishop, three laymen, three religious

N. Ireland: Young adults revive interest in religion

Poll finds 40% of Catholics there are regular Massgoers

Caritas Internat'l calls for immediate access to Gaza

And 'full accountability for all perpetrators of war crimes'

Abp. Broglio laments cancellation of chapel contracts

For musicians, rel. educators & admin who serve military

Spain: Priests tried for discussing Islam are acquitted

Ruling: No hate crime took place on a talk show in 2017

Monks of Le Barroux to take over Trappist abbey

Another growing traditional community branches out

October 17

Pope appoints Josef Grünwidl new Archbishop of Vienna

62-year-old was Apostolic Administrator of archdiocese

Pontif. Comm. for Protection of Minors issues report

Its 2nd; stresses need for reparations, sanctions for abusers

Wash. won't enforce law on seal of Confession, abuse

State AG agrees following lawsuits & fed. court ruling

U.S., Mexico bishops, priests call for vigil for migrants

To express solidarity and call for adequate gov't policies

Trump Admin. expands IVF & fertility care coverage

Pro-life orgs call for protecting human life, good ethics

Turkey find: 1,300-year-old loaf with image of Christ

Among 5 small loaves probably intended for Eucharist

October 16

Pizzaballa on Holy Land: Need new crop of leadership

Past 'wounds are deep, but we must not give up' on peace

Cupich named to Pontif. Comm. for Vatican City State

Which manages activities of city gov't, museums, assets

Vatican confirms papal approval of new Chinese bishop

Says Pope Leo approved the ordination in mid-August

Aussie bishops urge opposition to euthanasia expansion

Victoria state bill would trim conscience protections

Uruguay passes law allowing euthanasia; first in region

Colombia & Ecuador caved to practice via court rulings

Mich. priest’s dad rides shotgun on Last Rites calls

Anointing calls have averaged 3-5/week for past six years

October 15

Poll: Young U.S. priests more conservative, traditional

Have high confidence in Leo XIV, much less in own bishop

Pope records video message for World Mission Sunday

Appeals, 'Help me help missionaries across the world'

Venezuelan Catholics quietly celebrate Nobel winner

Pol. opposition leader Machado is seen as sign of hope

Leo makes significant reform on Holy See’s investments

Reverses a Francis reform, aiming to increase revenue

Israel launches influence campaign at U.S. churches

Includes paying pastors to spread pro-Israel message

South African archbishop defends pastoral letter

That urges priests not to engage in healing/divination

October 14

Chicago priest leads ICE-focused Eucharistic procession

Then rips bishops on the fed. religious liberty commission

Vatican finally appoints judges for Rupnik abuse case

Who hold no position in Curia, to ensure independence

China to install another bishop without papal approval

As auxiliary of Shanghai; Parolin still advises 'patience'

Vatican halts seminary formation in DR Congo diocese

As its non-native bishop is rejected by some clergy, laity

Knoxville bishop directs all TLMs cease by Nov. 23

No alternative venues have yet been designated

Armenia: Rift widens between gov't, national church

Archbishop has been sent to prison for inciting unrest

October 13

Thousands join Pope Leo in praying Rosary for peace

'God gives joy to those who spread love in the world'

Archbp. Broglio: Leo understands the Church in U.S.

Leadership of USCCB has first formal meeting with him

Priest sums up Church teaching on immigration issues

Says prudential judgment needed, not all-or-nothing view

Pope orders swift penitential rite in St. Peter’s Basilica

Following new profanation by naked man atop the altar

UK: Fresh row over Syro-Malabar bishop's jurisdiction

Regarding Knanaya Catholics who leave India for Britain

Quebec lawmakers aim to create 'right' to be killed

In Constitution Bill 2025, death-wish movement goes on

October 10

Leo XIV’s first exhortation urges renewed love for poor

Emphasizes care for poor as an essential task for Catholics

In press conf., Cardinal Krajewski speaks of almsgiving

Says today giving 'does not enjoy a good reputation'

Catholic media orgs to publish Liturgy of Hours 2nd ed.

USCCB has chosen Ascension and Word on Fire to do it

Cdl. Koch takes stock of Anglican-Catholic relations

Division within communions makes reunion 'complicated'

NJ jury awards man $5M for clerical abuse in 1976

Holds priest 35% liable; Order of St. Benedict, 65% liable

Cameroon: A dynamic Church stands up to regime

Bishops rip corruption that undermines hope, prosperity

October 9

Joy in Israel and Gaza after ceasefire deal is announced

Hostage releases within days, IDF to partially withdraw

Latin patriarch of Jerusalem lauds ceasefire agreement

A 'first step' that brings hope despite coming obstacles

First major document of Pope Leo XIV is released

On the poor; first drafted during the Francis pontificate

Fernández: DDF ‘did not approve' German gay blessings

Bätzing claimed booklet written in consultation with DDF

Brooklyn bishop Brennan consolidates TLM to two sites

Prompted by recent deaths of priests, clergy shortage

New Catholic apostolates help break grip of porn

On young men & women, with in-person community

October 8

Pope laments 1,200 Jews killed, 67,000 Gazans killed

And declines to answer question about Chicago ICE raids

SCOTUS sizes up Colorado 'conversion therapy' ban

Majority indicate a First Amend. free-speech violation

Pizzaballa: We seek reset in Catholic-Jewish relations

To revive dialogue, insulate ties from ruinous events

USCCB: Conf. lacks authority over individual dioceses

Issues statement week after Cupich flap, citing 'inquiries'

Nigeria’s Anglicans break from C of E over Mullally

Cite her support for gay marriage, her appointment as head

Graying society is potential ‘boom cycle’ for Church

Pope urges evangelizing elders into active practice of faith

October 7

Parolin: Gaza Christians fully share in Palestinians' fate

Decries 2-year war's 'disastrous, inhuman consequences'

Bishops make act of reparation for LGBT pilgrimage

Which marred Jubilee; led by Bp. Schneider at PA conf.

Leo appoints two new 51-year-old bishops for Belgium

Beginning potential reshaping of its drooping hierarchy

India: Two priests assaulted and robbed at parish

Amid surge in attacks targeting places of worship

Jerusalem churches face mounting Israeli tax push

Receive seizure orders despite the Vatican’s protests

Pope Leo to visit Turkey and Lebanon in November

In Turkey to mark 1,700th anniv. of Council of Nicaea