Theme for 34th World Day of the Sick: ‘The compassion of the Samaritan’

New York Supreme Court tosses lawsuit against Buffalo Diocese over bankruptcy payments Parishioners suing the diocese won a reprieve in July when the state Supreme Court instituted a temporary halt on the payments.

Pope Leo XIV appoints new personal secretary Bishop Giovanni Paccosi of San Miniato announced Sept. 27 that Pope Leo XIV has named Father Marco Billeri, a priest of the Italian diocese, as his second personal secretary.

Pope Leo chooses theme for 34th World Day of the Sick: ‘The compassion of the Samaritan’

The theme focuses on the Gospel figure of the Good Samaritan, “who shows love by taking care of the wounded and abandoned man on the road.”

Possible U.S. government shutdown could disrupt military Masses, meals for preschoolers

The closure could pause military members’ ability to attend Mass, interrupt subsidized meals for preschoolers in Catholic schools, and limit assistance with church security.

Pope Leo XIV marks Jubilee of Catechists: Teach relationship with Jesus

Pope Leo XIV marked the Jubilee of Catechists on Saturday, urging practitioners of the Church’s lay teaching ministry to hand on the faith.