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Trump administration extends TPS for Ukraine, Sudan, but uncertainty remains

by Kate Scanlon

The Trump administration on Oct. 18 extended protections from deportation to people from Ukraine and Sudan, allowing them to continue living legally in the U.S. for now.

Ministry of accompaniment offers loving presence to immigrants facing hearings, ICE check-ins
Canadian bishops express sorrow, pledge prayer following deadly military base fire
Washington Letter: Catholic voters likely reflect broader voter trends, with unique factors
North American martyrs: Saints for those who suffer for the faith
French bishops condemn ‘unacceptable violence’ as riots sweep nation

U.S. Church

Global progress must ‘truly serve the human person,’ nuncio tells major interfaith forum in Utah

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IF20 “represents an important opportunity to ensure that faith perspectives contribute meaningfully to global policy discussions.”

North American martyrs: Saints for those who suffer for the faith

Pope Leo XIV’s brother shares his own cancer battle, the role of faith and his 1 request

Global progress must ‘truly serve the human person,’ nuncio tells major interfaith forum in Utah

Oregon bishops offer prayers following Silver Rail school shooting

Court: Former Notre Dame rector can demand Meta identify anonymous posters of sex assault claims

World

Another priest is kidnapped amid Nigeria’s security crisis

by Fredrick Nzwili

The diocese said it was entrusting Father Otache, and all others currently held captive by kidnappers across the country, to Mary’s powerful intercession.

‘Great joy’ as canonization cause of Irish military chaplain Father Willie Doyle heads to Rome
Bishops across Latin America urge prayers for Pope Leo as trip hangs in the balance
Prayers, well-wishes pour in after pope’s lung cancer diagnosis
‘To see the face of God in wartime’: a Jesuit’s mission in Siberia
Texas priest named Maronite bishop of eparchy in Mexico

Pope Leo to be hospitalized Oct. 13 ahead of lung surgery, public appearances canceled

World, religious leaders unite in prayer for Pope Leo, praising his ‘profound serenity and transparency’

Pope Leo names Archbishop Viola new archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica

Vatican

Pope Leo returns to Vatican window for Angelus saying prayers sustained him after cancer surgery

by Courtney Mares

Opinion

The courage to risk death for life

by Katie Yoder

Catholic parenting during election season: teaching discernment, not division

by Colleen Pressprich

How to talk with kids about cancer

by Laura Kelly Fanucci

Reviews

Sense and Sensibility

by John Mulderig
Catholic actor’s new sketch comedy series evangelizes through laughter
Adore Him: He Is Here
Heart of the Beast
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