Newman and the new ultramontanism November 5, 2025By George Weigel Syndicated Columnist Filed Under: Commentary, Saints, The Catholic Difference The irony of Newman being given this rare honor just now lies in the fact that the unity of the Church is threatened by recrudescent ultramontanism: not the old, 19th-century reactionary model, but a new hybrid combining Catholic progressivism in the realm of ideas with liberal authoritarianism in Church governance.
Bishop says Trump administration ‘assured’ him detainees’ access to sacraments ‘under careful review’ November 4, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Immigration and Migration, News, Religious Freedom, World News Amid concern about the ability of those detained by immigration enforcement authorities to receive Catholic sacraments, a key U.S. bishop said Trump administration officials have “assured” him the matter is “under careful review.”
Diocese of Alexandria, La., files for bankruptcy to address abuse claims filed under lookback law November 4, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News The Diocese of Alexandria, La., has filed for bankruptcy to address dozens of abuse claims, the total number of which may rise under that state’s extended “lookback law.”
Thousands of Catholics gather at shrine of Fatima Rani in Bangladesh November 4, 2025By Stephan Uttom Rozario OSV News Filed Under: Marian Devotion, News, World News Thousands of pilgrims have gathered at the shrine of Fatima Rani — or Mary, Queen of Fatima — at St. Leo’s Church in the Baromari hills of the Diocese of Mymensingh in northern Bangladesh, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the locally famed pilgrimage site.
Answered prayers, new beginnings November 4, 2025By Nicolas Holland Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Vocations Independence, new faces and the weight of discernment can be overwhelming. But through prayer, adoration and reception of the Eucharist, I’ve learned to trust that I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.
Dick Cheney dies at 84; his power, influence seen as ‘unmatched’ in history of vice presidency November 4, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: News, Obituaries, World News Dick Cheney, seen as one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history who played a large role in the post-9/11 war on terror, died Nov. 3 at 84, his family said in a statement the following day.
Pope’s prayer intention is for those struggling with suicidal thoughts November 4, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV has asked Catholics to join him in praying for those who struggle with suicidal thoughts, and for all people “who live in darkness and despair.”
Mary, mother of Jesus and all believers, is not co-redeemer, Vatican says November 4, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Marian Devotion, News, Vatican, World News While praising devotion to Mary, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith firmly rejected moves to formally proclaim Mary as “co-redemptrix” or “co-mediatrix.”
Harrisburg bishop issues apology after Catholic school uses Nazi symbol in Halloween parade November 4, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, News, World News A Pennsylvania bishop has condemned a local Catholic school’s use of a prominent Nazi symbol on a float in a community Halloween parade.
After judge’s order, Trump administration to issue partial SNAP payments with contingency funds November 4, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Catholic Charities, News, U.S. Congress, World News The Trump administration has indicated that it will not appeal court orders directing it to pay SNAP benefits, but that it will only issue partial payments in November.
Nigerian church leaders have mixed reaction to Trump threat of action to protect Christians November 4, 2025By Frederick Nzwili OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, World News Nigeria’s return to the U.S. list of countries of “particular concern” over Christian persecution has drawn mixed reactions from church leaders and triggered a heated debate in Africa’s most populous nation.
Trump places Nigeria on religious freedom watch list, threatens military action November 4, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, World News President Donald Trump said Oct. 31 he would place Nigeria on a religious freedom watch list in response to violence in that country perpetuated against predominantly Christian communities — and subsequently threatened military action if that country’s government didn’t “move fast” to respond.
