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Read more: The historic pontificate of Pope Leo XIV

Florida bishops plead with governor to stay execution of 72-year-old inmate

by OSV News

Florida’s Catholic bishops wrote to Gov. Ron DeSantis, urging the state’s Catholic governor to stay the scheduled Oct. 14 execution of Samuel “Sammy” Smithers.

Trump issues Columbus Day proclamation, a holiday established after anti-immigrant violence
Bible translation debate highlights church teaching on homosexuality
Givers to Catholic Christmas gift program for world’s poor gain sense of ‘increased faith’
New program would ‘change the whole paradigm’ for those released from prison
CNEWA director: Sense of relief as hostages freed, ceasefire holds — but peace vulnerable

U.S. Church

Washington Roundup: USCCB greets ‘first phase’ of Gaza deal; shutdown continues; and more

by Kate Scanlon

Israel’s government ratified what the White House called the “first phase” of a ceasefire deal, as President Donald Trump indicated he planned to visit the region.

At annual conference, migration advocates consider policy challenges for their cause

Sister Jean, beloved Loyola icon and chaplain of men’s basketball team, dies at 106

Restorative justice conference attendees learn how Catholic Church can help usher in hope

More than 230 pilgrimages across the US mark 10 years of ‘Laudato Si”

Pope Leo praises Catholic Charities USA for its work, especially in assisting the displaced

Kentucky youth survey shows high rates of faith engagement

World

In Egypt, Trump touts ‘phase 2’ of ceasefire deal after Hamas releases living Israeli hostages

by Kate Scanlon

(OSV News) — President Donald Trump said during a meeting in Egypt on Oct. 13 that “phase two has started” of a peace deal between Israel and Hamas in …

Amid historic deal, Gaza pastor says little is left after ‘tsunami’ of destruction
Cardinal says any joy over Israel-Hamas ceasefire is overshadowed by ‘pain’ of loss in war
Young people don’t come to church for its members, but for God, star French sister-influencer says
Spanish government wants to create blacklists of doctors who refuse to perform abortions
Consecrated life shows beauty of authentic love, trust in God, pope says

Holy Land patriarch welcomes announcement of initial peace deal ‘with joy’ as ‘first step’

Mexican priest murdered in cartel-ravaged Guerrero state

Rosary Pilgrimage to Lourdes, with record turnout, highlights brotherhood, martyrs of Algeria

Vatican

Pope asks Catholics to support missions with prayer, donations

by Cindy Wooden

Opinion

Conforming to Christ as unprofitable servants

by Father Joshua J. Whitfield

St. Thérèse and the way of love

by Marie Miller

Leah Libresco Sargeant on her new look at femininity in ‘The Dignity of Dependence’

by Charlie Camosy

Reviews

Beauty as truth?

by Leonard J. DeLorenzo
‘Bernadette of Lourdes’ French musical coming to America with ‘universal’ message
Friar behind ‘Rosary in a Year’ explores Jesus Christ’s ‘blueprint’ in the beatitudes
New release offers compelling arguments against physician-assisted suicide
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