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‘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.

Archbishop to Spain’s Senate: ‘I engage in politics whenever I can’

Archbishop Jesús Sanz Montes of Oviedo, Spain, defended the presence of God in public life during a forum held at the Spanish Senate.

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.

From rector in Rome to bishop in England, Stephen Wang embraces new mission of truth and love

Prior rector of the Venerable English College in Rome, Father Stephen Wang has been appointed the new bishop of Arundel and Brighton.

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.

EU bishops set out 8 principles to keep AI ‘at the service of the human person’

In a Brussels declaration, COMECE urged Europe to strengthen its digital capacities and lead on AI governance anchored in human dignity, solidarity, and peace.