Daily Catholic News:
Father Alberto Medel said Mexican officials required him to remove his clerical attire to renew his passport, despite judicial rulings protecting religious clothing. His account raises questions about how those protections are applied in administrative settings.
Democrats are considering two abortion measures for the opening 100 hours of the 2027 legislative session. One would legalize abortion nationwide, and the other would permit federal tax funds to support abortion.
A new film, “Jimmy,” examines actor Jimmy Stewart’s lesser-known service in the Second World War and the faith, humility and kindness that shaped his life.
In Uruguay, Pope Leo called for protection of life at every stage and universal access to healthcare. His speech referred to his recent cancer surgery. Separately, exit polls from the 2026 midterm elections found Catholic voters nearly evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans; Muslim and Jewish voters, as well as nonreligious voters, largely supported Democrats.