On Oct. 18, Aid to the Church in Need will host its annual “One Million Children Praying the Rosary” campaign, inviting children — as well as families, parishes, catechists and teachers — to join in reciting the rosary that day, pledging their intention to do so at ACN’s dedicated website for the initiative, millionchildrenpraying.org.
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Theological, ecclesiological balance needed in discussion of synodality, Bishop Rhoades says
This process, known familiarly now as “synodality,” has culminated in two October sessions, during which more than 350 delegates from around the world have met, shared, prayed and discerned together.
March for Life unveils 2025 theme: ‘Every Life: Why We March’
The March for Life Education and Defense Fund Oct. 10 unveiled the theme for its upcoming event: “Every Life: Why We March.”
New York Archdiocese sells office headquarters for reported $100 million
The Archdiocese of New York has sold its longtime office headquarters, in a move first announced by Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan in January.
Mission is common goal of synod and ecumenism, pope says
Halfway through the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis and synod participants prayed that God would “remove the divisions between Christians” so that they could proclaim the Gospel together.
U.S. cardinals meet privately with pope to discuss synodality
Three U.S. cardinals attending the synod on synodality met privately with Pope Francis to speak more in-depth about synodality and the process of discernment, said Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, New Jersey.
Pope and Zelenskyy discuss repatriation of Ukrainian captives
Pope Francis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met for the third time since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, focusing their discussion on the repatriation of Ukrainian nationals held in Russian captivity.
Prize-winning author at Catholic Charities event says poverty can be eliminated
Dr. Matthew Desmond, Pulitzer prize-winning author of “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in America,” asserted that poverty can truly be eliminated. But it will require changes in law, habits and attitudes, he said during Catholic Charities of Baltimore’s second Journey to Social Justice symposium Oct. 9.
At midway point, synod to discuss accountability, walking the talk
Members of the Synod of Bishops must ask, listen to and prayerfully reflect on difficult questions, not dismiss or avoid them, the spiritual adviser to the synod on synodality told them.
Archbishop Lori named honorary custodian of Baltimore Basilica
The Basilica of the Assumption Historic Trust named Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori as an Honorary Custodian of America’s First Catholic Cathedral during the trust’s annual fall meeting.
Catholic Charities USA launches Hurricane Milton relief fund
As Hurricane Milton took aim at Florida just days after Hurricane Helene, Catholic Charities USA launched a dedicated disaster relief donation campaign.
‘The situation is catastrophic,’ Lebanese Catholic charity workers say
As Lebanon plunged into the worst humanitarian crisis in decades, Catholics and other Christians continue their humanitarian outreach to help struggling Lebanese, Syrian refugees and migrant workers displaced by severe Israeli bombardments across the country, ongoing since late September, some of which have also injured Christians.