Father Christophe Komla Badjougou, a priest from the Diocese of Yagoua in northern Cameroon, was killed on October 7 while waiting at the gate of a religious congregation's residence in Yaoundé. The priest was in the city to obtain a visa for Italy.
The March for Life Education and Defense Fund has announced the theme for its 2025 event: "Every Life: Why We March." This was revealed on October 10, ahead of the organization's 52nd annual march scheduled for January 24. The event is set to occur shortly after the inauguration of the next U.S. president.
The City of Erlanger has announced the cancellation of its Caucus Meeting originally scheduled for October 15, 2024. The city is committed to providing services to the community with integrity and pride, as reflected in its mission statement: "Performing collectively to provide exemplary services for our community with integrity and pride."
For the 2022-23 school year, Lloyd High School experienced an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 32 more students being enrolled.
The City of Erlanger has scheduled a Special Meeting for the Urban Forest Commission on October 17, 2024. The meeting will take place at the Erlanger Public Works facility located at 3515 Jack Scheben Drive, Erlanger, Kentucky, starting at 4:00 p.m.
The City of Erlanger has scheduled a Special Meeting for the City Beautification Task Force on October 15, 2024. The meeting will take place at the Erlanger City Building, located at 505 Commonwealth Avenue, Erlanger, Kentucky, and is set to begin at 5:00 p.m.
For the 2022-23 school year, Lindeman Elementary School experienced a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 37 fewer students being enrolled.
The Vatican's Synod on Synodality is focused on understanding and practicing synodality within the church, rather than resolving specific controversial issues. This was highlighted by Julia McStravog, senior adviser for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) on the synod. McStravog emphasized that while some may be disappointed by the lack of resolutions, the synod aims to prepare for addressing such questions in the future.
As global conflicts persist, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is organizing its annual "One Million Children Praying the Rosary" campaign on October 18. The initiative invites children, families, parishes, catechists, and teachers to recite the rosary and pledge their participation on ACN's website, millionchildrenpraying.org. The site offers resources such as prayer kits and reflections in 15 languages.
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Indiana, has released new diocesan policies concerning the formation of young people in Catholic Christian anthropology and the pastoral accompaniment of those experiencing gender incongruence or same-sex attraction. These policies, issued on September 12, apply to diocesan parishes, schools, and institutions.
As the U.S. presidential election approaches, Catholic voters are examining Republican candidate Donald J. Trump's support for in vitro fertilization (IVF) and his proposal to make it more accessible through federal or private insurance mandates. The Catholic Church opposes IVF due to ethical concerns, including the destruction of human embryos.
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