VEYM LEAGUE OF CHAPTERS
Monday of week 31 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Martin de Porres, Religious First reading Romans 11:29-36 God never takes back his gifts God never takes back his gifts or revokes his choice.Just as you changed from being disobedient to God, and now enjoy mercy because of their disobedience, so those who are disobedient now – … Read moreMon 3 November
Pope Leo XIV proclaimed Saint John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church Nov. 1, and named him co-Patron of the Church’s educational mission alongside Saint Thomas Aquinas. “On this Solemnity of All Saints, it is a great joy to include Saint John Henry Newman among the Doctors of the Church,” Pope Leo said in … Read morePope Leo proclaims St John Henry Newman Doctor of the Church, names him ‘co-Patron of the Church’s educational mission’
During his Nov. 2 Angelus address Pope Leo XIV decried the recent violence in Sudan amid its civil war, and he urged the faithful to pray for the deceased and those suffering from the conflict. “With great sorrow I am following the tragic news coming from Sudan, especially from the city of El Fasher in … Read moreAfter leading Angelus, Pope Leo decries violence in Sudan, urges prayer for victims
President Donald Trump announced Nov. 1 that he has instructed the Department of War “to prepare for possible action” if the Nigerian government fails to put an end to the deadly Christian persecution in the country. “If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and … Read moreTrump directs Department of War ‘to prepare for possible action’ if Nigerian government continues to allow Christian persecution
Simone RisolutiPope Leo XIV lays flowers at graves, commemorating the faithful departed at Rome’s Verano Cemetery, on Nov. 2, 2025. Concluding his homily, the Pope invited those mourning loved ones to turn to the Risen Christ as their sure source of comfort and promise. Read More
Elisabetta TrevisanPope Leo delivers his Nov. 2, 2025, Angleus. The Holy Father issued urgent appeals for peace and humanitarian aid on Sunday and also invited Christians to live this day of commemoration for All Souls as a remembrance filled with hope. Read More
Fuse15A bust of St. John Henry Newman stands in the Garden Quad of Trinity College, Oxford. COMMENTARY: Meet some saints whose holiness and wisdom may earn them one of the Church’s rarest titles. Read More
An illuminated manuscript depicts a requiem Mass. COMMENTARY: Finding Light in the Traditional Requiem Mass Read More
Kathleen Murphy/CNAScene from Nov. 1, 2025 Mass outside the Broadview facility in Chicago where immigration advocates allege federal authorities inhumanely treat detainees. An estimated 2,000 Catholics attended the outdoor Mass including Sister JoAnn Persch, 91, a Sister of Mercy and longtime advocate for immigrant rights in the Chicago area. Read More
Sir John Everett Millais, “St. John Henry Newman (1881)” COMMENTARY: Pope Leo XIV recognizes Newman’s lifelong mission to unite faith and intellect — and names him Co-Patron for Catholic Education. Read More