Nigerian Catholic leaders respond to call to label Nigeria ‘country of particular concern’ — By: Catholic News Agency

In interviews with ACI Africa, CNA’s news partner in Africa, Nigerian Catholic Church leaders shared their views on Christian persecution in the West African nation, expressing varied opinions on U.S. proposed legislation to change Nigeria’s designation to a country of particular concern (CPC). / Credit: ACI Africa ACI Africa, Oct 16, 2025 / 10:18 am…

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In second report, Vatican minor commission urges listening, reparations for abuse victims — By: Catholic News Agency

Bishop Luis Manuel Alí Herrera, the secretary of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, addresses media during a press conference releasing the commission’s second annual report on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Rome. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Vatican City, Oct 16, 2025 / 11:18 am (CNA). The Vatican’s Pontifical Commission for the Protection…

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Missouri court says man can sue St. Louis Archdiocese over abuse he repressed for decades — By: Catholic News Agency

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. / Credit: legacy1995/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Oct 16, 2025 / 11:48 am (CNA). A Missouri appeals court has ordered that an alleged victim of clergy sexual abuse can sue the Archdiocese of St. Louis, ruling that an arcane aspect of bankruptcy law does not negate the archdiocese’s potential liability for…

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Judge rules against saints’ statues on Massachusetts government building — By: Catholic News Agency

Statues of St. Florian (at left) and St. Michael the Archangel (at right) are currently barred from appearing on the planned public safety building of Quincy, Massachusetts. / Credit: Courtesy of Office of Mayor Thomas Koch Boston, Massachusetts, Oct 16, 2025 / 12:18 pm (CNA). A Massachusetts trial court judge has issued an order blocking…

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Ecumenical coalition asks Trump to crack down on Nigeria — By: Catholic News Agency

Nigerian security officers during a military operation ahead of the gubernatorial elections in Benin City, Edo, Nigeria, on Sept. 17, 2020. / Credit: Oluwafemi Dawodu/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 16, 2025 / 13:18 pm (CNA). Christian leaders delivered a letter to President Donald Trump on Oct. 15 urging him to redesignate Nigeria as a country…

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‘The Chosen Adventures’ is a new animated series made with families in mind — By: Catholic News Agency

Abigail, Joshua, Jesus, Sheep, and Pigeon in “The Chosen Adventures,” which comes out on Prime Video on Oct. 17. / Credit: David Griffin CNA Staff, Oct 16, 2025 / 05:11 am (CNA). 5&2 Studios, the production company behind the hit series “The Chosen,” is releasing its new animated series called “The Chosen Adventures” on Prime…

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