November 18, 2025 - KATERI TEKAKWITHA

Senate unanimously agrees to approve Epstein transparency bill

November 18, 2025 by Kateri

The Senate agreed by unanimous consent Nov. 18 to clear a House-passed bill requiring the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release all unclassified records tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, positioning the measure for swift delivery to President Donald Trump’s desk. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said all 99 senators approved passing the … Read moreSenate unanimously agrees to approve Epstein transparency bill

‘Like They Were in Heaven’: Cardinal Sarah on Sacred Music’s Lost Theological Reality

November 18, 2025 by Kateri

Ignatius Press New book explores sacred music as author Peter Carter interviews Cardinal Robert Sarah. A conversation on why better sacred music is a must, how and why many believe it has fallen into mediocrity and banality, and what can be done to revive it. Read More

Young girl raped, tortured for years by fraudulent sponsor; DHS tightens vetting

November 18, 2025 by Kateri

Federal authorities arrested two illegal immigrants accused of raping and torturing a young girl for years after the federal government released her in 2014 to a man who falsely claimed to be her great-uncle, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported Nov. 17. DHS officials said the girl entered the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) … Read moreYoung girl raped, tortured for years by fraudulent sponsor; DHS tightens vetting

Wed 19 November

November 18, 2025 by Kateri

Wednesday of week 33 in Ordinary Time First reading 2 Maccabees 7:1,20-31 The creator of the world will give you back both breath and life There were seven brothers who were arrested with their mother. The king tried to force them to taste pig’s flesh, which the Law forbids, by torturing them with whips and … Read moreWed 19 November

Charlotte bishop calls for prayer, compassion amid increased presence of border patrol agents

November 18, 2025 by Kateri

In response to the arrival of federal agents in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area, Bishop Michael Martin of the Diocese of Charlotte issued a pastoral message Nov. 18 urging Catholics to stand with migrants in solidarity and faith. As CatholicVote previously reported, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents arrested more than 130 people over the … Read moreCharlotte bishop calls for prayer, compassion amid increased presence of border patrol agents

Pope Leo: Supporting human dignity does not mean ‘open borders’

November 18, 2025 by Kateri

Pope Leo made one of his clearest public interventions yet on immigration policy, telling journalists outside the papal summer residence of Castel Gandolfo that defending the dignity of migrants should never be confused with advocating for open borders. His remarks, delivered spontaneously in response to questions from journalists the evening of Nov. 18, came after … Read morePope Leo: Supporting human dignity does not mean ‘open borders’

Pope Leo XIV Says Missionaries ‘Become a Presence Everywhere of the Whole Church’

November 18, 2025 by Kateri

Pope Leo waves during his Oct. 22, 2025, general audience. ‘Be pilgrims of hope,’ Leo encouraged members of the diplomatic service at the papal missions. Read More

House overwhelmingly backs bill to release Epstein files

November 18, 2025 by Kateri

The House voted 427-1 on Nov. 18 to pass a bill directing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release the records tied to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to The Hill, the bill directs the attorney general to release unclassified DOJ records related to Epstein, his convicted associate Ghislaine Maxwell, and others … Read moreHouse overwhelmingly backs bill to release Epstein files

New York Sees Rising Catholic Conversions Amid Broader National Trends

November 18, 2025 by Kateri

A Eucharistic procession sponsored by the Napa Institute passes by Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Oct. 15, 2024. This report follows a trend of rising OCIA numbers throughout the U.S., as the Register has reported. Read More

Pope Leo XIV On Nigeria: ‘Christians and Muslims Have Been Slaughtered’

November 18, 2025 by Kateri

Red ConfidentialLeo answered questions from journalists as he left his Castel Gandolfo residence, Villa Barberini, to return to the Vatican after spending the day at the papal retreat, located 18 miles south of Rome. ‘Unfortunately, many Christians have died, and I think it’s very, it’s important to seek a way for the government, with all … Read morePope Leo XIV On Nigeria: ‘Christians and Muslims Have Been Slaughtered’