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Morning must-reads

November 4

DDF: Co-Redemptrix, Mediatrix are not titles for Mary

Terms that require frequent explanation are unhelpful

Ban weapons in outer space, Vatican diplomat urges

Agenda item of Conference on Disarmament since 1985

USDA will partially fund SNAP amid ongoing shutdown

Meanwhile, Catholic charities are aiming to fill the food gap

Long-suffering Chinese 'underground' bishop dies at 91

Was jailed 15 years for refusing to renounce loyalty to pope

Calcutta Christians launch dignified-burial initiative

For all, no matter their economic background or status

Cupich uses fundraiser speech to discuss Durbin row

Doubles down on seamless garment & both sides-ism

November 3

Pope Leo proclaims Newman doctor of the Church

And co-patron, with Aquinas, of its educational mission

Germany: Report issued on abuse in Trier diocese

Meanwhile, bishops digest pro-LGBT schools document

Pope laments massacre by rebel forces in Sudan

And violent crackdown on election protests in Tanzania

Barcelona: Sagrada Familia now world's tallest church

First part of cross on Tower of Jesus Christ is installed

Catholic leader: Sects, terrorist groups are 'two wolves'

That prey on African youths who lack jobs and hope

Human rights, freedom missing from Trump-Xi summit

Meeting so far appears merely as truce in trade war

October 31

Trump to Pentagon: 'Start testing' nuclear weapons

Kremlin: If anyone breaks moratorium, Russia will too

Nigerian bishop ripped for spin on jihadist violence

In Rome speech he downplayed Christian persecution

Tug-of-war ongoing over newest Doctor of the Church

Camps take Newman's 'doctrinal development' in two ways

Norcia’s basilica reopens, nine years after earthquake

Abp.: Rebuild is 'an act of civil and spiritual resurrection'

Philippines: Gov't corruption crisis sparks big protests

Bishops urge citizens to persistently demand accountability

Catholic Charities boosts fundraising for SNAP lapse

To ship goods to its agencies with food pantries/delivery

October 30

'Silent majority’ of Catholics back curbed immigration

CIS org argues Trump policy merely is return to old norm

Pope Leo's new education document is out in Italian

Issued on 60th anniv. of 'Gravissimum educationis'

Italy: Synodal document calls for study on deaconesses

Also commits to 'recognition & accompaniment' of LGBTs

Homs archbishop says Church is ‘dying’ in Syria

Efforts of universal & local Church can't stem exodus

Icons consecrated in massive Orthodox cathedral

In Bucharest, by Ecumenical Patriarch; thousands attend

Assyrian Church of East leader gives Leo a Cubs jersey

Mar Awa III, also a native Chicagoan, jokes with the Pope

October 29

USCCB president: Fund SNAP, end gov't shutdown

Politics putting burden on the poor and vulnerable

MAiDHouse opens in Victoria, BC, another is in Toronto

Secret facilities are fully approved by Canada's fed. gov't

Israel-Hamas war has strained Catholic-Jewish relations

Yet both parties still committed to V2 interfaith dialogue

Texas to vote on parental rights amendment next week

Bishops support right 'to exercise care, custody, control'

DDF group looks at criminalization of spiritual abuse

But codifying an objective definition of it is complicated

10.9M babies killed since UK legalized abortion in 1967

Polls show public's desire for increased restrictions

October 28

Vatican officials, Lebanese leaders talk regional peace

Hope 'pacification of the entire Levant' will soon happen

Pope to pray at tomb of St. Charbel while in Lebanon

Maronite monk is venerated for his holiness, miracles

Vatican cardinal meets with Belarus prez Lukashenko

Who has overseen five-year crackdown on Church there

Pope Leo outlines his vision for John Paul II Institute

Urges concerted actions in support of family, motherhood

Putin voices concern for falling birth rates in Russia

Says families with 3+ kids 'should be seen as a standard'

Irish Franciscan podcaster describes hidden faith boom

Young adults now are 'looking for the Source of all peace'

October 27

Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage to Rome triples

Sunday's FSSP Mass at Santissima Trinità ran out of Hosts

Pope Leo, at jubilee Mass, calls for a servant Church

One that's 'entirely synodal, ministerial, drawn to Christ'

NY, Calif. pour money into PP after federal defunding

Gov. Newsom pledges $140M; Gov. Hochul commits $35M

Pope Leo denounces inequalities in world economy

In address to Fifth World Meeting of Popular Movements

Fed. judge strikes down Biden-era health care rule

Was illegal rewrite of laws to push radical gender ideology

Course of Russia-Ukraine war unlikely to change?

Near future holds no solutions other than more fighting

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