‘Message in a bottle’: Missionary priest in India says communication from Vatican to Hindus needs improvement

A foreign missions priest who has served in India since 2012 spoke with UCA News in an Oct. 20 interview about the Vatican’s most recent message to Hindus celebrating Diwali, saying that the Vatican’s present approach to communication to Hindus is well-intentioned but hardly received. As it stands, “there is almost no one to receive” … Read more‘Message in a bottle’: Missionary priest in India says communication from Vatican to Hindus needs improvement

North Carolina GOP approves new congressional map, tightening grip ahead of midterms

North Carolina lawmakers approved a new Republican-drawn congressional map Oct. 22 that could give Republicans another pickup opportunity in the 2026 midterm elections. The map, passed by the Senate earlier this week, redraws District 1, which is currently held by Democratic Rep. Don Davis, who narrowly won reelection in 2024 by less than 2%, ABC7 … Read moreNorth Carolina GOP approves new congressional map, tightening grip ahead of midterms

After losing at Supreme Court, Wisconsin tries to discriminate against Catholic Charities again  

Wisconsin is challenging a June SCOTUS ruling by seeking to eliminate a religious tax exemption instead of applying it to Catholic Charities, as the court ordered. The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty says the state’s move defies the unanimous 9-0 Supreme Court decision that recognized Catholic Charities as a religious organization. The Wisconsin Supreme Court … Read moreAfter losing at Supreme Court, Wisconsin tries to discriminate against Catholic Charities again  

Catholic Charities of Philadelphia celebrates third cohort of trade program graduates

Seven teenagers from at-risk neighborhoods on Oct. 3 became the most recent graduates of Catholic Charities of Philadelphia’s Youth Skills Building Program, which taught them trades and professional skills, according to an Oct. 21 Catholic Philly report.  “Dedication, perseverance, just wanting to do it. If you want to do anything, you put your mind to … Read moreCatholic Charities of Philadelphia celebrates third cohort of trade program graduates

Several students try to disturb pro-life display at Yale

A pro-life group at Yale University held an outdoor demonstration on campus Oct. 21 using pink flags to represent lives lost to abortion and messages written in chalk, which led to several students either defacing the messages or attempting to steal flags. Volunteers with Choose Life at Yale (CLAY) set up a table on the … Read moreSeveral students try to disturb pro-life display at Yale

Missouri archbishop weighs in on debate of banning problematic hymns from Mass

A debate that was sparked last year by a Missouri archbishop has recently gained renewed attention after the prelate offered new remarks about his decision to ban Mass hymns that could communicate poor theology — and the edict’s quick reversal. In October 2024, Archbishop Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City, Missouri, banned 12 hymns judged “to … Read moreMissouri archbishop weighs in on debate of banning problematic hymns from Mass

NFL Commissioner: Controversial Super Bowl singer not being reconsidered

The NFL is not reconsidering its decision to feature Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny as the headline performer for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Oct. 22, dismissing harsh criticism of the choice.  “It’s carefully thought through,” Goodell told reporters at a news conference. “I’m not sure we’ve ever selected an … Read moreNFL Commissioner: Controversial Super Bowl singer not being reconsidered

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