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The church has not developed an extensive teaching on transgender issues, as these are relatively new in modern society.

As part of his ministry, Father James Boric, rector of the Baltimore Basilica, often visited a site near the Washington Monument to offer blessings.

Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori is encouraging Catholics to engage in prayerful reflection before voting in the upcoming presidential election on November 5.

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are in a close race as the election nears, according to a recent poll.

As traditionalist Catholics convened in Rome for the "Summorum Pontificum" pilgrimage from October 25-27, a new proposal emerged from France aimed at providing pastoral stability for those devoted to the traditional Latin Mass.

The U.S. bishops are set to gather in Baltimore from November 11-14 for their 2024 fall plenary assembly, following the recent conclusion of the Catholic Church’s synod on synodality in Rome. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will hold public sessions on November 12 and 13, which will be livestreamed.

Pope Francis has expelled additional members of the lay movement Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, amid growing calls for its suppression. The expulsions follow allegations of sexual abuse, abuse of power, and financial misconduct.

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is calling on Catholics nationwide to participate in a novena focused on the value of human life and its protection. The Respect Life Novena began on October 22 and will conclude on October 30.

Pope Francis, in a recent canonization Mass, emphasized the importance of service over power. On October 20, he declared 14 new saints, including St. Marie-Léonie Paradis from Canada and 11 martyrs. The pope stated, “Those who dominate do not win, only those who serve out of love.”

An Indigenous Tzotzil priest and peace activist, Father Marcelo Pérez, was killed after celebrating Mass in Chiapas, Mexico. The Catholic Church has criticized the government's lack of action against rising violence in the region.

Donald Kerwin led a webinar on October 16 discussing migrant deaths, emphasizing the importance of more than just counting them. "Accounting for deaths means more than simply counting or listing them... It means identifying the deceased, investigating the deaths, determining their causes, and repatriating the remains to their loved ones," he stated.

As the conflict in Ukraine nears its 11th year, a significant gathering of Ukrainian pilgrims took place at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France. The event, known as the annual All-Ukrainian Prayer, occurred from October 11 to 13 and attracted participants from around the globe.

Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer of Atlanta has urged Catholics to respond with prayers and penance to a "black mass" event organized by the satanic temple of Atlanta, scheduled for October 25. In an October 8 memo addressed to clergy, religious sisters, and staff of the archdiocese, Archbishop Hartmayer described the event as a "serious sacrilege."

Three states—Nebraska, Kentucky, and Colorado—are preparing for crucial votes on school choice initiatives in the upcoming elections on November 5. Voters will decide whether to maintain or implement programs that could impact educational funding and options.

In recent years, the Church in the United States has been focusing on ministerial formation through classes and university programs to prepare future Catholic leaders. These initiatives include areas such as the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, ministry for parents, and youth ministry.

Gary W. Grout passed away on Oct. 15. Below is the obituary.

More than two dozen popes have celebrated Mass beneath the towering canopy of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, but only a select few have experienced the view from its peak. Since February, the baldachin, a 17th-century bronze structure, has been surrounded by scaffolding for restoration work.

Ahead of World Mission Sunday on October 20, Hallow, a prayer app, and the Pontifical Mission Societies USA have launched a global novena dedicated to St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the patroness of missions. The initiative encourages participation in nine days of prayer beginning October 11.

For over three years, the Catholic Church has engaged in a global process of listening and dialogue, termed "synodality," culminating in two sessions this October. Over 350 delegates from around the world have participated in these meetings at the Vatican, known as the 16th ordinary Synod of Bishops. This gathering, titled "For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission," is set to conclude at the end of the month.

A new book has sparked controversy by accusing Opus Dei of involvement in human trafficking, forced labor, and financial misconduct. The organization has strongly denied these claims, describing them as "absolute nonsense." The book, titled "Opus: The Cult of Dark Money, Human Trafficking and Right-Wing Conspiracy inside the Catholic Church," was authored by Gareth Gore and released in the U.S. on October 1.