Daily News
Morning must-reads
November 25
After Ukraine fired U.S./U.K.-supplied missiles into Russia
While Vatican, Church leaders continue policy of silence
Include abortion giant in $300M plan to cut-off lefty orgs
On Nov. 29-30, part of 700th anniv. of his canonization
Who requested accommodation but got hard treatment
Despite gov't effort to encourage births, support families
November 22
By ‘sinicization' he clearly does not mean Chinese customs
As offending priest 'was not employed by' the diocese
It faces 'serious prospective imbalance' & needs reform
Its ambiguity could mean 'affirming' care requirement
After unexpected resignation of previous one last May
Historic St. Ignatius College suffers by gov't ineptitude
November 21
Ex-director McCloud is now fellow at lefty nun org Network
Cardinal Zen is present at trial, sits with Lai’s family
Says pro-abort extremist has 'carved an inspiring legacy'
For 'transgressive behavior'; only 4 monks are living there
And allows choice of burial outside Vatican basilica
Are guarding 95-foot spruce selected for St. Peter's Sq.
November 20
At two 2025 Jubilee celebrations dedicated to youth
1,476 churches damaged, 396 desecrated since 2000
Buildings around the world will be illumined in red today
Including $2M loan of parish funds to local Dem politico
For ministries/aid in and around Ukraine & elsewhere
As first devised by Bl. Carlo Acutis, now at Ramsgate
November 19
In one diocese; Vatican asks more details before spread
Bureau of ATF has suggested churches enhance security
Aim to preserve moral fabric, protect marriage & family
For humanitarian work helping women escape hardship
Imposes jizyah tax on Christians for freedom of worship
Push for expanded family policy to win back the culture
November 18
Says Matteo Ricci is guide for inculturated faith in China
Declares 'firm solidarity with' beloved immigrant neighbors
Ten mins. suffice; a 45-minute lecture is for university
After he criticized a pro-regime mayor at recent Mass
Each diocese's saints, blesseds, venerables, servants of God
Spoiler alert: the elected pope is revealed as 'intersex'
November 15
Sets up commission to 'gather the memory' of them
Sr. A. Zervas, OSB (d. 1926) and Dr. G. Barber (d. 2000)
Two senators highlight inaction on recidivism reduction
After abuse crisis engulfed Swiss Church last year
At 7M; Socialist Republic is now home of vibrant faith
Due to push to include men who think they're women
November 14
Ortega regime tightens 'security' for unspecified reason
Speakers urge bishops to act more decisively against abuse
Head of Ukrainian Cath. Archeparchy of Philly makes case
He has served on Intel & Foreign Relations committees
Specifically, cataloging & preserving the Arabic ones
Poet Dana Gioia talks of disappearance of Catholic voice
November 13
Are 'concerned' about rhetoric but will wait for gov't plans
Takes 'personal and institutional responsibility' for case
After abuse report; on advising victims, safeguarding
Report identifies 428 compliance 'issues' under MAiD law
For manipulation, emotional blackmail, 'cult' conduct
And inaugurate Vicentians' 13 Houses project abroad
November 12
150 provided 'services'; 33 even performed surgeries
TLM also will be halted in four other Tyler TX parishes
Blowup over case of lay serial abuser at summer camps
With up to $81M to come from diocesan property sales
Part of bankruptcy & settlement of 280 abuse claims
Trimming its budget even after $100M building sale
November 11
Emphasis is participation without clericalizing the laity
Incl. Akash Bashir of Pakistan, Fr. Jacques Hamel of France
Aims to recognize saints from other Christian traditions
Nine facilities hit, causing 178 health workers' deaths
Study in AR, NJ, SC finds 45% rise in complications
Catholics comprised 41% of the Latino electorate in 2024
November 8
Will begin a 'synodal process' of consultation, discernment
Voices hope for end to ongoing wars & defense of life
Looming issues include IVF but also more pro-child policies
Forces Catholic prayer brotherhood to admit woman
A hub of agricultural sustainability & early education
And a 'virtual assistant' for 2025 Jubilee Year visitors
November 7
Urges prayer for president-elect and all gov't leaders
Hungary's Orbán lauds 'much-needed victory for world'
Bonino campaigned in 1970s to legalize abortion
Two men aimed to be registered as baby's sole parents
Notably on issue of vocations/priest shortages in West
Dorantes has served Holy See press office, comms dicastery
November 6
Nationwide and within swing states, per exit polls
But pro-abort ballot initiatives passed in most states
Battaglia was known as 'street priest' who cared for poor
One of many 'metropolitan makeovers' of last two years
On its academics & spirituality becoming too worldly
Says Synod document's 'open question' wording misleads