Catholic News Digest – September 27, 2026
Faith in Focus: Pope Leo XIV continued his visit to France, making stops at the Maison Bakhita Center and celebrating an open-air Mass at Place de la Concorde in Paris. He concluded his day at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes. The Pope's visit attracted an estimated crowd of…
Catholic News Digest – September 26, 2026
Faith in Focus: Pope Leo XIV is set to visit Lourdes on September 26 as part of his four-day trip to France. The famous town is buzzing with anticipation as over 150,000 visitors, including pilgrims, local residents, and business owners, prepare to welcome the Pope. The visit is expected to…
Catholic News Digest – September 25, 2026
Daily Reflection: Pope Leo XIV is currently on a visit to France, which began on September 25 and will conclude on September 28. The visit marks a significant event in the Catholic calendar, with the Pope's itinerary and activities closely followed by the global Catholic community. In other news, Archbishop…
Catholic News Digest – September 24, 2026
Spiritual Insights for Today: A new book by Allan Smith, published on September 15, sheds light on the life and legacy of Fulton Sheen, known as 'America's Apostle'. The release of the book comes just a week before Sheen's beatification. EWTN's Matthew Bunson provides a detailed discussion of the book…
Catholic News Digest – September 23, 2026
Today's Catholic Highlights: The recent murder of Father Román de la Cruz Hernández in Mexico is suspected to be the work of organized crime, according to local priests. This tragic event is not seen as an isolated incident but rather as part of a larger pattern of intimidation and fear.…
Catholic News Digest – September 22, 2026
In Catholic News Today: The Vatican is set to engage in discussions with world leaders at the UN General Assembly on the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and human dignity. The central question guiding the discussion is, "What are we building, for whom, and who will inherit it?" This dialogue…
Catholic News Digest – September 21, 2026
Daily Reflection: Pope Leo XIV has made an appeal for international aid in response to the escalating crisis in Somalia. During his Sunday Angelus catechesis, the Pope drew upon the parable of the vineyard workers to illustrate the concept of God's generosity, which he suggested challenges human notions of merit…
Catholic News Digest – September 20, 2026
Faith in Focus: Archbishop Lori of Baltimore recently addressed the Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious in Missouri, expressing the Church's hope in women religious. The archbishop emphasized the significant role these women play in the Church's mission, and their contribution to the spiritual and pastoral life of the…
Catholic News Digest – September 19, 2026
Spiritual Insights for Today: Bishop Barron, founder of Word on Fire, recently addressed several contentious issues on EWTN. He clarified the call to evangelize, defended his nonpartisan advisory role on religious liberty, and warned about the resurgence of communism. Barron emphasized the need for Catholics to share their faith with…
Catholic News Digest – September 18, 2026
Today's Catholic Highlights: In Oregon, officials have withdrawn a 'gender ideology mandate' that was previously imposed on Jessica Bates, a mother seeking to adopt. The recent legal settlement ensures that Bates' religious beliefs will not influence the decision on her ability to adopt children. This development marks a significant shift…