Bishops approve beatification cause of priest who ministered in U.S.-Mexico border region — By: Catholic News Agency

Bishop Peter Baldacchino speaks to bishops about cause for beatification and canonization of Father Richard M. Thomas on Nov. 11, 2025, at the USCCB fall plenary in Baltimore. / Credit: Tessa Gervasini/CNA Baltimore, Maryland, Nov 12, 2025 / 15:24 pm (CNA). The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) voted in favor of advancing the…

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Pope Leo XIV proposes 19th-century Indian religious as a model of women’s emancipation — By: Catholic News Agency

The beatification ceremony for Mother Elisva Vakha’i was held in the square in front of the Basilica-Shrine of Our Lady of Ransom in Vallarpadam, Kochi, Kerala, India, Nov. 8, 2025. / Credit: Congregation of the Teresian Discalced Carmelite Sisters; Daniel Ibañez/EWTN News Vatican City, Nov 12, 2025 / 16:24 pm (CNA). Pope Leo XIV spoke…

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Growth of Catholic-Jewish interfaith vision encouraged at Catholic Univeristy of America event — By: Catholic News Agency

Carmelite Father Craig Morrison speaks on a panel about Jewish-Catholic relations at The Catholic University of America on Nov. 11, 2025. / Credit: Madalaine Elhabbal/CNA Washington, D.C., Nov 12, 2025 / 12:45 pm (CNA). Nostra Aetate, the Church’s declaration on building relationships with non-Christian religions,  “planted a seed” that must continue to be nourished, according…

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‘Miraculous touches of God’s presence’ in the most atheist nation in Europe — By: Catholic News Agency

St. Nicholas Church in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. / Credit: Kirill Neiezhmakov/Shutterstock ACI Prensa Staff, Nov 12, 2025 / 12:15 pm (CNA). The Czech Republic, known for its historical heritage, fairytale castles, and medieval architecture, is considered the most atheist country in Europe. Evangelization in this land — which still bears the scars…

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Artificial intelligence is not an all-powerful deity, university expert warns — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: LookerStudio/Shutterstock ACI Prensa Staff, Nov 12, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). Ana Lazcano, director of the University Institute of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Francisco de Vitoria University in Spain, warned that AI is not an all-powerful deity and it is necessary to “lay the foundations of critical thinking” about the technology. In…

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Pope asks Benedictines to confront modern challenges with prayer, study, holiness — By: Catholic News Agency

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Sant’Anselmo Church in Rome on Nov. 11, 2025, for the 125th anniversary of the church’s consecration. Sant’Anselmo Church is part of a residential college and offices of the Benedictine Confederation, the governing body of the Order of St. Benedict. / Credit: Vatican Media. Vatican City, Nov 12, 2025 /…

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