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Why do some priests leave ministry? New study aims to find out

by Gina Christian

(OSV News) — A new study has been launched by The Catholic University of America to explore why some priests choose to exit their ministry within a few …

Court allows multifaith challenge of Trump administration policy to permit ICE arrests at churches
Pope Leo urges Catholic schools to be aware of ‘digital loneliness’ and ‘misguided meritocracy’
Catholic sister challenges JD Vance over ICE tactics, treatment of immigrants
Trump holds Oval Office meeting with some US bishops shortly before midterms
Savannah bishop shares timeless witness of Georgia Martyrs ahead of beatification

U.S. Church

Vatican diplomat warns UN of arms race in space, calls for ban on all space weapons

by Gina Christian

(OSV News) — As space-based technologies and exploration expand, the Vatican’s top diplomat at the United Nations is warning against the militarization of outer space — and the …

Trump holds Oval Office meeting with some US bishops shortly before midterms

Savannah bishop shares timeless witness of Georgia Martyrs ahead of beatification

Vatican diplomat warns UN of arms race in space, calls for ban on all space weapons

Most Catholic health institutions in Illinois temporarily protected from assisted suicide law

Notre Dame welcomes Banana Ball — and a story of perseverance

World

Alberta rejects separation in referendum, but ‘road to healing will be a long one’

by Paul Schratz | Canadian Catholic News

“Legitimate concerns about resources and access to public services merit careful consideration,” the Catholic bishops wrote.

Pope invites youth to bring wounds, dreams to Seoul as WYD registration opens
Irish synod marks ‘end of an era’ with national gathering
Former premier who led Quebec when province OK’d ‘assistance in dying’ now questions its expansion
Protecting marriage more urgent than ever, pope says after surgery
Holy Land Church leaders condemn settler attack on Christian village, European diplomats

Pope Leo urges Ukraine-Russia humanitarian cooperation as Russian strike kills children at playground

Ahead of pope’s surgery, Mexican bishops brought plight of country’s missing persons to pontiff

French bishops condemn ‘unacceptable violence’ as riots sweep nation

Vatican

Pope Leo cancels Assisi visit on doctor’s advice following lung surgery

by Junno Arocho Esteves

Opinion

Blaming Autumn: Unjust cranks in this excellent season of wonder

by Elizabeth Scalia

Beneath our division lies a crisis of dehumanization

by Vicente Del Real

The courage to risk death for life

by Katie Yoder

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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