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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.

U.S. bill would hold Syrian officials accountable for abuses against minorities

The bill calls for a report identifying Syrian officials who are suspected of abuses and for consideration of targeted sanctions against them.

Rector of pontifical university in Brazil dies in wind-related accident during Arizona visit

The Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná in Curitiba, Brazil, held a memorial Mass for Rogério Renato Mateucci after the tragedy.

U.S. companies settle religious discrimination claims by Christian, Muslim workers, government says

The companies paid out more than $100,000 in settling the allegations brought by the employees.