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President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with Secretary Pete Hegseth in August 2025. The commander in chief, who announced he would designate Nigeria as a country of particular concern on Oct. 31, further revealed he has instructed the Pentagon to ‘prepare for possible action.’ Read More
Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop First reading Romans 12:3-13 Use the gifts you have been given In the light of the grace I have received I want to urge each one among you not to exaggerate his real importance. Each of you must judge himself soberly by the standard of the faith God has given him. … Read moreTue 4 November
Nigerian leaders have rejected U.S. claims of widespread Christian persecution, but Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.Va., is highlighting stark evidence of rampant anti-Christian violence — supporting President Donald Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC). Trump announced Nov. 1 that he had instructed the Department of War “to prepare for possible action” … Read moreCatholic rep tackles Nigerian government denials, cites evidence of Christian genocide
Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts during a September 2025 interview with CNA. While the Heritage Foundation president said he disagreed with and abhorred Fuentes’ antisemetic views and self-professed admiration of Hitler, he said ‘canceling him is not the answer.’ Read More
According to a Nov. 3 court filing, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agreed to drain the SNAP contingency fund to ensure some benefits are received this month. Catholic organizations that provide food assistance to low-income people have been trying to fill the gap amid the funding losses. Read More
The keynote speeches and breakout talks from the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress are now free to watch online for anyone who was unable to attend the multi-day event in person or wants to revisit the addresses meant to inspire a deeper faith. The National Eucharistic Congress (NEC) recently unveiled its free digital platform, Manna, described … Read more‘A treasure trove’: Talks, resources from 2024 National Eucharistic Congress made available for free
Two major proxy advisors have partnered with Catholic University of America (CUA) to develop a set of guidelines for investors to use based on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) guidance, according to an Oct. 30 Wall Street Journal op-ed. “Every investor who opts into this service can be confident that his proxy … Read moreInvestors gain policy guidance aligned with US Conference of Catholic Bishops
The Trump administration said Nov. 3 it will partially fund food stamp benefits this month after two federal judges last week ordered the government to release emergency funds for the program amid the ongoing government shutdown. The move comes as the shutdown hit its 34th day, leaving about 42 million Americans without their usual Supplemental … Read moreTrump admin to issue partial food stamp payments as shutdown nears record length
Pope Leo XIV celebrated a Mass Nov. 3 at the Altar of the Throne in St. Peter’s Basilica in memory of the late Pope Francis and the cardinals and bishops who died in 2025. In the homily, Pope Leo said that the Mass is offered “with great affection for the elected soul of Pope Francis, … Read morePope Leo celebrates Mass for Pope Francis and other clergy who died in 2025
The Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana, announced Oct. 31 that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in an attempt to equitably compensate survivors of clergy sex abuse. Bishop Robert Marshall said in a letter to parishioners that the diocese made the decision to file for bankruptcy after long consideration, saying that he considers it to … Read moreLouisiana diocese files for bankruptcy after receiving clergy abuse claims