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Tennessee bishops call for end to death penalty; Trump approves military firing squad execution ?Accountability for grave wrongdoing is necessary, but it does not require the taking of another life,? the bishops wrote. Fort Worth Diocese presses FedEx on risk of shipping mifepristone to states that restrict abortion Bishop Michael Olson said he hopes to ?further the culture of life? by urging the company to consider whether it?s violating federal law by mailing abortion pills to pro-life states. Attendance at Our Lady of Luján pilgrimage in Argentina tops 2.7 million The motto for this year?s pilgrimage was "Mother, in your embrace we recognize each other as brothers and sisters.? Denver bishops mark America 250 with message on migrants and refugees ?This anniversary invites us to remember not only the founding of our nation but also the generations who have helped bring its ideals to life,? said the letter from Colorado Christian leaders. ?Not a happy result?: Federal bankruptcy court rejects Diocese of Oakland settlement plan Judge William Lafferty said the diocese had not settled bankruptcy requirements and did not qualify for a special religious dispensation in the proceedings. ?How long, O Lord??: Pope Leo XIV laments new attacks on Gaza victims The pontiff sent a message of condolence for those killed in Gaza by airstrikes on Oct. 3. Hundreds pray after Virgin Mary statue desecrated in French Island of Corsica Corsican Catholics answered the destruction of a Marian statue with a public rosary and prayers for the accused men?s conversion. Jordan?s Latin patriarchal vicar calls for unified pilgrimage route across the Holy Land Bishop Iyad Twal said he is looking to 2030 to deepen Jordan?s place on the Christian pilgrimage map. EU bishops warn about risks of deleting names from baptismal records The case involves a Belgian citizen who has left the Church and has requested his name be deleted from the baptismal records and whether the Church under EU law has the right to decline to do so. Historic Catholic parish in Alabama marks 100 years with ecumenical tent revival Our Mother of Mercy Parish in Africatown celebrates 100 years of faith with an ecumenical revival bringing nearly 500 Christians together. St. Louis Archdiocese sues over limits on sacraments for ICE detainees The Archdiocese of St. Louis says it has been discriminated against in its efforts to minister to Catholic ICE detainees. French bishop condemns ?destructive? protest violence, urges peaceful dialogue Bishop Matthieu Rougé, who leads the French bishops? conference?s Council for Catholic Education, said responsible adults must lead young people to express their concerns peacefully. Argentine auxiliary bishop removed from office following allegations by 2 adults The prelate was barred from receiving formal appointments or new offices and from administering the sacrament of penance for five years. He may celebrate Mass and administer the other sacraments. Red Mass marks opening of Supreme Court term in Washington Washington Cardinal Robert McElroy was the principal celebrant of the Mass, and Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, offered the homily. Pope Leo urges Vatican police to guard their hearts as they protect others At a Mass honoring their patron, St. Michael the Archangel, the pontiff called on gendarmes to exercise authority with humility and compassion. 15 parishioners killed in road accident on way to Kenya shrine for National Prayer Day The Mombasa Archdiocese announced on Saturday that pilgrims from one parish had died as they traveled to Subukia National Marian Shrine. Vatican to publish Pope Francis? personal diary A collection of Pope Francis? private writings will be available on Nov. 24. Pope Leo XIV, ahead of World Youth Day in 2027, praises Korean courage The pontiff met with Korean clergy on Monday, marking the 25th anniversary of the Korean Pontifical College in Rome. Pope Leo XIV to Vatican employees: AI cannot replace human work The pontiff held a private audience on Monday with the Vatican labor associations. Pope Leo XIV meets USCCB leadership and other prominent American bishops The pontiff met with several American bishops from Oct. 1?5, and three U.S. cardinals are set to be in Rome for a major fall conference on the family. Catholics and Public Life Congress extols the faith that unites Spain and the Americas The Nov. 13?15 conference in Spain seeks to showcase the achievements of the Hispanic civilization that was formed by the Catholic faith and build upon it for the future. University of Notre Dame?s ethics center gives 2027 pro-life award to Dominican sisters The religious sisters ?serve as a countercultural sign and help to build an authentic civilization of truth and love,? the ethics center said. Italian Catholic community establishes new presence in Muslim-majority area of Ethiopia The Villaregia Missionary Community seeks to reach communities where the Catholic Church has a limited presence. Pope Leo XIV: ?The charism of St. Francis continues to bear fruit even today? The pontiff marked the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi?s death and asked prayers that peoples may be freed from ?the scourge of war.? ?Those who seek Christ will find him?: Another philosopher at Princeton converts to Catholicism Noah McKay said the Catholic Church?s evidence in favor of vindicatory miracles helped lead him to the Church. Inaugural edition of Sheen Awards honors Mother Angelica EWTN?s foundress was the posthumous recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Latin Patriarchate mourns 2 Christian women killed in Gaza City strike The two women had reportedly stayed at Holy Family Catholic Church before moving into the apartment where the strike was carried out. Pope Leo XIV appoints Cardinal Mauro Gambetti to lead the Archdiocese of Chieti-Vasto The Italian prelate has served as archpriest of St. Peter?s Basilica since 2021. Vatican Observatory scholar says Earth may be rarer than once believed ?The universe is certainly not full of worlds like Earth,? said Christopher Graney, a scholar at the Vatican Observatory. Disabled child?s papal blessing in Lourdes gives family ?strength and hope? Pope Leo XIV blessed Olivia Hamelin, a 3-year-old with a rare genetic condition, during his visit to Lourdes, France.

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