Most Catholics say religion has a positive influence on American life

Most Catholics say religion has a positive influence on American life, poll shows

The data, published Oct. 20, found that 71% of Catholics believe religion has a net positive influence on society, while 10% say it has a net negative influence on society.

Chicago priest removed amid allegations of sexual misconduct with seminarians

The Archdiocese of Chicago has removed Father Xamie Reyes from Little Flower Parish in Waukegan, Illinois, following allegations of sexual misconduct.

Pope Leo XIV condemns usury, a grave sin that speaks to the corruption of the human heart On Oct. 18, the Holy Father received the National Anti-Usury Council of Italy in the Vatican Apostolic Palace. Vatican recognizes Australian bishop’s synodal plan  The Vatican has recognized an Australian bishop’s synodal plan to restructure the governance of his diocese.

Pope Leo XIV: Lives of the newly canonized saints are ‘luminous signs of hope’ Pope Leo XIV on Monday highlighted the life testimony of the saints canonized Sunday, Oct. 19, as “luminous signs of hope” for today’s Catholics.