November 1: All Saints Day
The Solemnity of All Saints is celebrated on the first of November. It was instituted to honour all of the saints, both known and unknown, and, according to Pope Urban IV, to supply any deficiencies in the faithful’s celebration of saints’ feasts during the year. In the early days of …
BREAKING: Trump says he will designate Nigeria ‘country of particular concern’
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 31, 2025 / 14:59 pm U.S. President Donald Trump said he is designating Nigeria a “country of particular concern.” In a social media post Oct. 31, Trump said, “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists …
Cardinal Cupich at Georgetown panel: AI is Pope Leo XIV’s ‘industrial revolution’
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 31, 2025 / 14:17 pm Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago described artificial intelligence (AI) as Pope Leo XIV’s “industrial revolution” at a Georgetown University forum Oct. 30. The event, “Pope Leo XIV’s New Challenge and Moral Leadership on Poverty, Work, and Artificial Intelligence,” examined …
Pope Leo’s Prayer Intention for November 2025
For the prevention of suicide Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care, and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life.
Before the Tailgate
This Sunday, November 2, 2025 The Cincinnati Bengals host the Chicago Bears at Paycor Stadium at 1:00 p.m.. Before the tailgate or enjoying downtown Cincinnati, head to Mass at our beautiful downtown catholic churches on this the All Souls Day. The Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains: November 2 All …
Are Halloween ‘hell houses’ a good way to save souls?
By Zelda Caldwell Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 29, 2022 / 10:55 am This October some churches and ministries in the United States are once again hosting Christian versions of haunted houses, and nonbelievers and believers alike are lining up for some rather existential spine-tingling for the first time since the pandemic. …
USCCB president calls for prayers and aid for those affected by Hurricane Melissa
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio issues a statement calls for prayers and actions to support those impacted by the Category 5 hurricane. He urges all people of good will to “stand in solidarity by supporting the efforts of organizations already on the ground such as Caritas Haiti, Caritas Cuba, and Caritas …
Catholic Charities USA launches fundraising effort amid government shutdown, loss of SNAP
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 30, 2025 / 14:05 pm Catholic Charities USA has launched an emergency fundraising effort to support those about to lose access to federal food assistance in the coming days. Due to the ongoing government shutdown, funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will …
Vatican to weigh in on Mary’s role in salvation with doctrine document on Nov. 4
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Oct 30, 2025 / 09:14 am The Vatican’s doctrine office announced Thursday it will release a document on Nov. 4 about titles of Mary that refer to her “cooperation in the work of salvation.” Mary’s contribution to human salvation, specifically the title of “Co-Redemptrix” (“Co-Redeemer”) has …
The Sower
In a visually saturated world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and become desensitized to beauty. Visio Divina, Latin for “divine seeing,” encourages us to slow down and engage in visual contemplation, using art as a profound tool for connecting with the Divine. A Guide to Visio Divina Begin by making …
