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The dedication of the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran in Rome is celebrated annually on November 9. This year marks the 1,700th anniversary of its dedication. The church, recognized as the first legally built public church in the world and serving as the church of the bishop of Rome (the pope), holds a unique connection to all other churches.
In recent news, settlements for abuse claims by U.S. Catholic dioceses have surpassed $5 billion since 2004, with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles' settlement alone amounting to $880 million. Economic concerns are believed to have influenced former President Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, with a noticeable shift in Catholic voter preferences.
A top Vatican official expressed hope that Trump will promote peace and national unity following his election win. Meanwhile, voters in three states rejected abortion ballot measures and school choice initiatives, while also opposing recreational marijuana and psychedelic drug legalization efforts.
Mother Lucille Cutrone, founder of the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal, was remembered during her funeral Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York for her dedication to the church. In Spain, volunteers have arrived to assist after a tragic flood claimed over 200 lives.
Notre Dame’s choir is set to return to perform at home following extensive restoration work on Notre Dame Cathedral after a fire caused significant damage in April 2019.
Auxiliary Bishop Kevin T. Kenney was ordained at St. Paul Cathedral in Minnesota and encouraged followers to embrace love for Jesus Christ.
Pope Francis emphasized recognizing signs of hope daily as part of living Christian virtue in his introduction to "Hope Is a Light in the Night."
