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Catholic Bishops Regret Trump Prayer Photo, Say Meeting Was Used for 'Partisan Political Purposes'

Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey Grob and Iowa Bishop William Joensen apologised after the White House released prayer photos and video of their meeting with Trump.

International Business Times UK · Oct 27

Surviving a punishing Church: The story of Sr Ranit and Stand By Me

In 2018, Sister Ranit became the first Catholic nun in India to file a rape complaint against a bishop, accusing Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal of sexual assault. Franco was acquitted by the trial court in 2022. Sister Ranit’s appeal is pending before the Kerala High Court.

Newslaundry · Oct 26

About 1,300 abuse survivors agree to an $800m NY Catholic Church settlement, pending signatures

The Catholic Archdiocese of New York has reached an $800 million settlement for around 1,300 survivors of sexual abuse. This settlement resulted from lawsuits filed under the Child Victims Act, which allowed claims despite prior time limits. Payments will be determined through an independent review process based on the severity…

The Times of India · Oct 25

🔴 Surgery on Pope Leo's cancerous lung nodule went well, Vatican says

Pope ​Leo had a lower lobe ​of his right lung removed during surgery on Tuesday ​and ‌was diagnosed with lung ⁠adenocarcinoma, a common form of ‌lung cancer, the Vatican said in ⁠a medical bulletin. The surgery was successful and the pope is expected to spend a week in hospital recovering.…

France 24 · Oct 12

What we know about Pope Leo XIV's upcoming operation to remove lung nodule

The Vatican press office has said doctors expect the pope's recovery to take around a week. That would make it possible for him to leave for his visit to Latin America as planned on 6 November.

Euronews · Oct 12

Vance Won't Watch Hasan's Fort Hood Execution. Here's Why That Matters

VP JD Vance says he won't watch the Pentagon's planned December livestream of Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution — even as officials press forward.

Latin Times · Oct 11

Pope Leo condemns death penalty, Vance vows not to watch Hasan’s execution live

Without explicitly referring to the scheduled execution of the Fort Hood killer, the Pope reiterates the Church’s opposition to the death penalty. In the US, Vice-President Vance says he will not watch the execution by firing squad, which is due to be live-streamed in December

Euronews · Oct 10

Pope Leo says death penalty is ‘inadmissible’ amid US plans to livestream execution

Comes as US confirm Nidal Malik Hasan’s firing squad execution will be livestreamed

The Independent UK · Oct 10

Ex-Bishop Christopher Saunders Jailed 6.5 Years After 13 Sex Offence Convictions Against Two Aboriginal Men

Former Bishop of Broome Christopher Saunders has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for 13 sex offences involving two young Aboriginal men.

International Business Times UK · Oct 7

October 4 Belongs to Both God and Dogs: Inside Mexico's Most Emotionally Charged Religious Ritual of the Year

Mexico's pet blessing ceremonies on October 4, 2026 carry historic weight as the Catholic Church marks 800 years since Saint Francis of Assisi's death.

Latin Times · Oct 5