‘Take Courage and Rebuild’: Holy Spirit breathes new life into Vancouver’s Charismatic Renewal

For a movement that’s all about rebirth, there was plenty of it for nearly 200 people attending the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference in Vancouver. Not only was Melvin De Paz present to share his story of transformation from addiction and...

Gaza's only Catholic church to reopen school as fragile ceasefire holds

A Catholic-run school that was among thousands of educational institutions shut in Gaza during the war will soon reopen, a senior priest has said. At the Holy Family Church, the only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip, a small band of nuns,...

Calling all art lovers: 25 breaks that are hot right now

When I grow up I want to be a painter. So it may not surprise you that, for me, the best travel experience comes on the first morning of a city break. You’re on the streets early, a cup of good coffee has worked its magic and there, glittering in...

Religion news 15 October 2025

Increased fear among faith groups after religious hate crime rises Sky News has reported increased fear among faith based groups in England and Wales, with Sikh men escorting home vulnerable women from a gurdwara and mounting street patrols,...

And then there were nine

With the recent death of Sister Ena Albury, OSB, the Saint Martin’s Monastery sisterhood community has dwindled to nine. Increasing age and declining health, according to Sister Marva Coakley, the youngest member of the sisterhood, has meant a...

Over 250 Holy Artifacts Are Traveling From Rome To Minnesota

The Mall of America has hosted a wide variety of exhibits and attractions over the years, from interactive art displays to Barbie’s Dream House, but this upcoming exhibit is unlike anything the Bloomington megamall has ever seen. It’s something...

Texas bishop brings Leo immigrants’ letters

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. VATICAN CITY -- The Texas bishop on the front lines of the U.S. immigration crackdown met Wednesday with Pope Leo XIV, bringing him a packet of letters from...

I’m a Fan of the New Pope, but He Got This One Wrong

The two great debates of my lifetime have been the following: “Is it gravy or sauce” and “Can a pro-lifer support the death penalty.” The first conundrum is more controversial in my family. The second doesn’t have the philosophical gravitas of the...

Fragile Gaza ceasefire tested as humanitarian crisis deepens

Israeli occupation forces have committed multiple violations of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, resulting in further civilian casualties, as concerns mount over famine risks and the continued closure of the Rafah crossing amid...

Bishops urge Catholics to oppose Victoria’s euthanasia law expansion

Bishops in the Australian state of Victoria urged Catholics Tuesday to oppose a bill that would liberalize euthanasia and assisted suicide laws. Credit: insung yoon/Unsplash. In an Oct. 14 joint pastoral letter, bishops in the southeastern state...

Christine Flowers | I’m a Fan of the Pope, but He Got This Wrong

The two great debates of my lifetime have been the following: “Is it gravy or sauce” and “Can a pro-lifer support the death penalty.” The first conundrum is more controversial in my family. The second doesn’t have the philosophical gravitas of the...

At UN, archbishop faults nations for ‘turning a blind eye’ to persecution of Christians

Vatican City, Oct 1, 2025 / 15:05 pm The Holy See’s secretary for relations with states, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, decried that attacks on Christians have intensified in recent years and accused the international community of “turning a...

Author shares experiences with paranormal in latest book on Smurl haunting

Like many baby boomers, Maxim W. Furek grew up on a TV and movie diet that included "The Twilight Zone," the "Outer Limits," "Rosemary's Baby," and "The Exorcist." When he was in college, he and his friends dabbled with Ouija boards and tarot...

El Paso bishop brings Pope desperate letters from migrants

Posted/updated on: October 8, 2025 at 12:32 pm VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Texas bishop on the front lines of the U.S. immigration crackdown met Wednesday with Pope Leo XIV, bringing him a packet of letters from immigrant families “terrorized” by fear...

Florida man, the news, and missionary tours

Hey everybody, I’m headed to Orlando, and you’re reading The Tuesday Pillar Post. That’s right, I’m headed right now to the annual convention of American canon lawyers, held this year in the place we know as Orlando — a nebulous constellation of...

First Female Appointed Archbishop Of Canterbury, Steps Into A Troubled Church Of England, Beset By Division & Shame

In a historic move, the Church of England/(Anglican) has appointed a woman to be the Archbishop of Canterbury. 63 year old Dame Sarah Mullally former United Kingdom (UK) National Health Service (NHS) midwive and NHS Chief nurse, appointed as the...

Little left after Gaza’s ‘tsunami’ of destruction

Historic momentum is felt across the Middle East as tens of thousands of Palestinians started to make their way back to their homes in northern Gaza Strip. But those Palestinians have returned to see only mostly rubble left, with Fr. Gabriel...

Pope asks Catholics to support missions with prayer, donations on World Mission Sunday

Pope Leo XIV is seen in a screen grab from his video appeal Oct. 13, 2025, asking Catholic parishes around the world to observe World Mission Sunday Oct. 19 and to support the missions with their prayers and financial contributions. (CNS...

Pope Leo XIV Sends Antibiotics to Children in Gaza

Caritas Jerusalem has become one of the first humanitarian organizations to respond to the ceasefire in Gaza, quickly mobilizing to address the urgent needs of families and children throughout the Gaza Strip. Pope Leo XIV has sent 5,000 doses of...

In the Footsteps of Galileo

On September 7th, 25 intrepid astronomy enthusiasts gathered in Rome for Sky & Telescope’s “Galileo’s Italy” tour. Organized in partnership with Royal Adventures, we set out to visit where the father of modern science once lived and worked. The...