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Pope disappointed over approval of assisted suicide legislation in his home state of Illinois
Pope Leo XIV says he was “very disappointed” that his home state of Illinois had approved a law allowing for medically assisted suicide, and he called for greater respect for life. Leo said he had spoken “explicitly” and face-to-face with Gov.…
Pope Leo issues Apostolic Letter on priestly formation, fraternity, and synodality
Almudena Martínez-Bordiú, ACI Prensa/CNA Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Leo XIV calls for renewed priestly formation, stronger priestly fraternity, and a more missionary focus in pastoral ministry in an apostolic letter released by the Vatican on…
Nigeria welcomes 130 schoolchildren and teachers released after mass abduction
Nigerians on Monday got their first look at 130 children and teachers released after being seized in one of the largest mass abductions in the country’s history. Some of the children appeared to be malnourished or in shock as they arrived at a…
Trump Should Do THIS to Tackle the Affordability Crisis
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 8:06 — 11.2MB)Subscribe: Android | | More The affordability crisis for youth is real and severe. A great first step for the Trump administration…
V.P. Vance refuses to set red lines on bigotry as conservatives feud at Turning Point
Jonathan J. Cooper and Sejal Govindarao, Crux/Associated Press Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Vice President JD Vance says the conservative movement should be open to everyone as long as they “love America,” declining to condemn a streak of…
USCCB to consider selling its headquarters amid a ‘big picture’ rethink
The U.S. bishops’ conference is at the start of a restructuring process that could see its Washington, D.C. headquarters sold or leased, as the conference faces ongoing financial challenges and a recent round of layoffs. A task force of bishops…
Bishop Richard Moth to succeed Cardinal Vincent Nichols as Archbishop of Westminster
Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register Monday, December 22, 2025 Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Richard Moth, a former bishop of Britain’s military ordinariate, as the 12th Archbishop of Westminster (the chief metropolitan of England and…
Pope Leo XIV to Cardinals on Liturgy: Retain tradition; be open to progress
New details have emerged regarding Pope Leo XIV’s January meeting with the Cardinals. Four points to be discussed are: (1) reviewing Evangelii Gaudium for renewed momentum in the proclamation of the Gospel; (2) studying Praedicate evangelium…
Pope: Christmas trees and crèches are signs of hope
Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service/USCCB Friday, December 19, 2025 Pope Leo XIV asked Catholics to reflect on the meaning behind Nativity scenes and brightly lit Christmas trees, and to ask God to offer the gift of peace and fraternity. He also…
Catholic bishops speak out as New York governor pledges to sign into law assisted suicide
Kate Quiñones, Catholic News Agency Friday, December 19, 2025 New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign into law an assisted suicide bill that Catholic leaders have ardently opposed, making New York the 13th state to allow the practice. Hochul, who…