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Chris Farley’s Catholic Faith: The Real Matt Foley, Mass, and Unknown Works of Mercy

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Tom Farley appears alongside a photo of his brother, the late comedian Chris Farley, on an episode of ‘Catholics With Cappuccinos’ available on EWTN+. Also watch on YouTube.

Tom Farley reflects on his brother’s life, saying he was a ‘devout Catholic, fabulous Catholic, so charitable. ... He was so charitable.’

Federal Judge Delays Mifepristone Lawsuit Until After Midterms

The FDA first announced it would review mifepristone in September 2025.

A federal judge has delayed a lawsuit over the abortion pill mifepristone, disappointing pro-lifers who are asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to protect women and unborn children.

Pope Leo: Take Time Out of the Daily Bustle to ‘Listen to the Melodious Voice’ of Creation

Pope Leo XIV processes in to the Mass for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on Sept. 1, 2026, in the Madonnina Garden of the Borgo Laudato Si’ within the pontifical gardens of Castel Gandolfo.

The Holy Father encouraged silent contemplation of the wonders and harmony of the created world, which can lead to authentic ecological conversion and awareness of our responsibility for creation.

Leo XIV: A New Diplomacy?

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Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Vatican envoy and secretary for relations with states of the Holy See, presides at Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Holy Virgin Mary in Moscow on Aug. 27, 2026.

ANALYSIS: Recent meetings between the Vatican and Moscow hint at a new era in diplomatic relations.

Enzo Bianchi, Founder of Bose Community, Dies at 83

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Enzo Bianchi attends a book presentation at Exchange Hall Library on Sept. 19, 2024, in Bologna, Italy. He died on Sept. 1, 2026.

The influential and controversial Italian monastic lay brother recently called for peace between Catholics who celebrate old and new forms of the Roman Rite.

Bishop Menjivar Appoints Priests to Assist Latin Mass Expansion in West Virginia

Wheeling-Charleston Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala speaks during his ordination Mass in Wheeling, West Virginia, July 2, 2026. The newly installed bishop was appointed by Pope Leo XIV to the role after serving as an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Washington.

The bishop’s purpose is to foster “greater unity among Catholic faithful” and attend to “their diverse spiritual needs,” a diocesan announcement said.

Jerusalem Christian Schools Suspend Classes for Second Time This Year

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Jerusalem Christian schools have suspended classes due to permits not being granted in time by the Israeli government.

Israeli authorities have not renewed entry permits for approximately 70 teachers and staff members to be able to reach their schools.

Vatican Diplomat Says Moscow Mission Focused On Peace Despite No Concrete Breakthrough

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Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during a joint press conference following their talks in Moscow on Aug. 25, 2026.

The Vatican’s equivalent of a foreign minister said diplomacy remains a possible path toward ending the war in Ukraine after talks with Russian officials and Church leaders in Moscow.