Day: October 3, 2025

Hamas accepts key points of Trump’s peace deal

Hamas announced on Friday that it has submitted its response to President Donald Trump’s peace proposal, agreeing to free all Israeli captives and handing over administration of the enclave to Palestinian technocrats. In breaking news, Hamas-friendly source Al-Jazeera reported that the terrorist organization accepts key proposals of Trump’s 21-point plan.  Nevertheless, according to the Associated … Read moreHamas accepts key points of Trump’s peace deal

FBI cuts ties with far-left SPLC, a ‘partisan smear machine’ 

The FBI announced Oct. 3 it has severed ties with the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), a left-wing group long accused of labeling mainstream conservative groups and Catholics as extremists on its “hate map.”  FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the move on social media, saying the SPLC “long ago abandoned civil rights work and turned … Read moreFBI cuts ties with far-left SPLC, a ‘partisan smear machine’ 

Shutdown continues: Trump admin freezes billions for Democratic states, warns of federal layoffs 

The government shutdown entered its third day Oct. 3 as the Senate again failed to advance either party’s stopgap funding measure. A GOP-backed plan fell 54-44, with three members of the Democratic caucus — Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, and Angus King of Maine — joining Republicans for the third … Read moreShutdown continues: Trump admin freezes billions for Democratic states, warns of federal layoffs 

What Pope Leo’s Appointment of Archbishop Iannone Means for the Church

Daniel IbañezArchbishop Filippo Iannone speaks at a press conference presenting the reform of canon law on June 1, 2021. Pope Leo XIV on Sept. 26, 2025, appointed Iannone as prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Bishops, a department the Pope himself once led. ANALYSIS: The Carmelite canonist’s selection suggests continuity — and a clear direction … Read moreWhat Pope Leo’s Appointment of Archbishop Iannone Means for the Church

Scott Hahn explains why the Rosary is an extraordinary prayer

Theologian Scott Hahn recently offered a reflection on the value and importance of praying the Rosary, saying that reciting the Rosary is not only an extraordinary prayer but a fulfillment of a prophecy found in Scripture. Hahn pointed out that praying the Rosary allows the faithful to say “Blessed are you among women” at least … Read moreScott Hahn explains why the Rosary is an extraordinary prayer

Advocacy organization urges Congress to respond to genocide of Nigerian Christians

An organization that works to raise awareness of Christian persecution around the world has urged the federal government to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) due to extreme levels of violence against Christians in the country. Save the Persecuted Christians (STPC) President Dede Laugesen made the demand during a Sept. 3 Capitol … Read moreAdvocacy organization urges Congress to respond to genocide of Nigerian Christians

Cardinal Zen: the Catholic Church must remain true to Her essence in order to genuinely contribute to the nation

Cardinal Joseph Zen, bishop emeritus of Hong Kong and 93-year-old anti-Communist hero, recently spoke about the importance of the Catholic Church upholding Her identity.  In an Oct. 1 X post auto-translated by Grok, Cardinal Zen explained that he recently saw an advertisement for a talk about Pope Leo XIV and China-Vatican relations, hosted by the … Read moreCardinal Zen: the Catholic Church must remain true to Her essence in order to genuinely contribute to the nation

Meloni restores St. Francis feast day as Italy’s national holiday

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is making a pilgrimage to the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi this Saturday, celebrating a historic decision to restore his feast day, October 4, as a national holiday in Italy. The move, approved almost unanimously by the Italian Parliament and signed into law this week, reinstates the feast of … Read moreMeloni restores St. Francis feast day as Italy’s national holiday

Pope Leo: Doctors are like guardian angels for patients, AI shouldn’t replace their care

Pope Leo XIV addressed physicians from the Latin Ibero-American and Caribbean Medical Confederation Oct. 2, comparing their relationship with patients to the role of a guardian angel. He also emphasized that artificial intelligence (AI) cannot replace physicians’ ability to provide hope and support as caregivers. The Holy Father began his remarks with the Sign of … Read morePope Leo: Doctors are like guardian angels for patients, AI shouldn’t replace their care

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