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Catholic association launches online courses to equip faithful for mental health ministry

The International Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers launched two online courses to help the faithful recognize mental health struggles and learn how to support those who are suffering.

Trump signs bill to reopen SSocial Security, Medicare opt-ins for priests, clergy

The measure, supported by Catholic bishops, allows clergy to reverse their decision to opt out of Social Security and Medicare.

In exchange with religious sister, Vance says government tries to strike ‘balance’ on immigration

The vice president responded to a question by a member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary during a CBS interview.

Indianapolis to host National Eucharistic Congress in 2029

“The Lord has already shown us what can happen when we place Jesus Christ in the Eucharist at the center and surrender our lives to Him,” Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston, Minnesota, said.

Bishops’ November meeting to focus on AI, immigration, evangelization

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ November plenary also will address diversity, lectionary translations, canonization causes, and votes on leadership positions.

Catholic moral theologians urge federal court to support ‘clear boundaries’ around military AI usage

The scholars told the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit that it should support “defined normative boundaries” for the use of AI in warfare.

‘Exorcist Files’ priest sues Catholic commentators who questioned his credentials

Father Carlos Martins alleges that two Catholic commentators made false statements about him on a podcast; defendants deny the allegations.

Jubilee Year of St. Francis brings rare relic, historic art to San Francisco

The exhibit is open from Oct. 16 to Nov. 28 at San Francisco’s Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption.

Ahead of midterms, economic justice ranks above life issues for many Catholics, researcher says

High cost of living, inflation, and the job market topped life issues among Catholics polled ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections

Conference encourages Black Catholic men to lead families, parishes, and communities

The national Black Catholic men’s conference took place in Birmingham, Alabama, Oct. 15–18, carrying on the legacy of Father Chester P. Smith.