Day: October 9, 2025

In Apostolic Exhortation Pope Leo renews Church commitment to immigrants, criticizes ‘free market economy’

In his first doctrinal document, Pope Leo XIV followed Pope Francis in calling for a renewed commitment of the Catholic Church with immigrants worldwide, and criticized free market economy as “pseudoscientific.”  Pope Leo introduced Dilexi Te (“I have loved you”) as a document that “Pope Francis was preparing in the last months of his life.” … Read moreIn Apostolic Exhortation Pope Leo renews Church commitment to immigrants, criticizes ‘free market economy’

All you need to know about Pope Leo’s first official document to the faithful

The apostolic exhortation Dilexi Te (“I have loved you”) is the first doctrinal document issued by Pope Leo the XIV. The letter is organized in six parts, one introduction and five chapters. This is what you need to know.  The letter was sent to all bishops around the world with a brief message: Dear brother … Read moreAll you need to know about Pope Leo’s first official document to the faithful

In Apostolic Exhortation, Pope Leo urges Catholics to return to almsgiving

In his first Apostolic Exhortation titled Dilexis Te (“I have loved you”), Pope Leo XIV made an urgent call to Catholics to return to the tradition of almsgiving, at a time when it seems to be abandoned. “I would like to close by saying something about almsgiving, which nowadays is not looked upon favorably even … Read moreIn Apostolic Exhortation, Pope Leo urges Catholics to return to almsgiving

Vatican Secretary of State to preside Mass for the first feast of St. Carlo Acutis 

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, will preside over the Mass for the first celebration of the feast of Saint Carlo Acutis at the Church of the Renunciation in Assisi, Italy. The feast of St. Carlo Acutis, the first Millennial saint — canonized just last month on Sept. 7 by Pope Leo XIV … Read moreVatican Secretary of State to preside Mass for the first feast of St. Carlo Acutis 

Poll finds voters more likely to trust Republicans over Democrats to keep them safe

A private poll conducted for the Democratic Party reportedly shows voters saying that reducing crime is an important issue to them, and most trust Republicans more than Democrats to make the country safer. POLITICO reported that it obtained data from the poll, which discovered that 89% of the 1,200 respondents from various battleground districts want … Read morePoll finds voters more likely to trust Republicans over Democrats to keep them safe

Immigration Is a ‘Gospel Issue’ Before a ‘Political Issue,’ U.S. Bishop Says

EWTN NewsBishop Mark Seitz of El Paso, Texas, speaks with EWTN News on Oct. 9, 2025, at the Vatican. Speaking about the ‘inalienable rights’ every person is endowed with by God, the bishop said the rights of immigrants should not only be a concern of the Church but should also be ‘respected in law.’ Read … Read moreImmigration Is a ‘Gospel Issue’ Before a ‘Political Issue,’ U.S. Bishop Says

Faith-Based Ministries Discuss How to Further Pro-Life Mission

Tessa Gervasini/CNAKat Talalas, Amy Ford, Christopher Bell, and Sister Maria Frassati, SV, speak at the Leading with Love Conference at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 8, 2025. Jennie Bradley Lichter, president of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, spoke to attendees Oct. 8 about the power of faith-based … Read moreFaith-Based Ministries Discuss How to Further Pro-Life Mission

Pope Leo XIV: News Agencies Have ‘Crucial Role’ in Forming Consciences, Sharing the Truth

Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV views a display of headlines on his election to the pontificate during a meeting with the MINDS Conference in Rome, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. ‘Communication must be freed from the misguided thinking that corrupts it, from unfair competition, and from the degrading practice of so-called clickbait,’ the Holy Father added. Read … Read morePope Leo XIV: News Agencies Have ‘Crucial Role’ in Forming Consciences, Sharing the Truth

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