Texas voters to decide on parental rights amendment in November — By: Catholic News Agency

Texas state capitol. / Credit: Inspired By Maps/Shutterstock Houston, Texas, Oct 29, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA). Texas voters will head to the polls next week to consider Proposition 15, the Parental Rights Amendment, a constitutional amendment aimed at enshrining parents’ rights in the state constitution. The measure, if approved, would add language to the…

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Syrian bishop kidnapped by ISIS in 2015 explains challenges facing the Church in his country — By: Catholic News Agency

The archbishop of Homs for the Syriac Catholics, Jacques Mourad, speaks with ACI MENA, CNA’s Arabic-language news partner, about the challenges to the Church in Syria. / Credit: ACI MENA ACI MENA, Oct 29, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA). The archbishop of Homs for the Syriac Catholics, Jacques Mourad, said Islamic-Christian dialogue in Syria is…

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Pope Leo XIV commemorates Nostra Aetate anniversary with interfaith celebrations — By: Catholic News Agency

Approximately 300 representatives of world religions and cultures joined the Holy Father for an evening ecumenical prayer service for peace, organized by the Community of Sant’Egidio, on Oct. 28, 2025, at the Colosseum in Rome. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Oct 29, 2025 / 05:00 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV joined faith leaders on…

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Can Fallen Priests Be Restored to Ministry? Yes—Here’s How — By: Crisis Magazine

There has been a lot of attention recently on the relationship between bishops and priests, and rightfully so. This relationship is critical to a flourishing priesthood, and a flourishing priesthood is critical to a flourishing Church. In my experience, the erosion of this relationship has been a top priority for the evil one. Why? Because…

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