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Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, participated in a Univision town hall on October 10 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. During the event, she emphasized her commitment to reinforcing President Joe Biden's asylum policies but did not detail her plans for Dreamers—immigrants brought to the U.S. as children under DACA. Previously, Harris had promised executive actions to provide citizenship pathways for Dreamers and protect immigrants without legal status from deportation.

Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco has called on Catholics to oppose Proposition O, a ballot measure that he argues unfairly targets pro-life clinics in the city. The proposition, known as the San Francisco Reproductive Freedom Act, seeks to establish comprehensive reproductive freedom as official policy and requires signage highlighting that certain clinics do not provide abortion services.

The Vatican's doctrine office has ordered the laicization of Ariel Alberto Príncipi, an Argentine priest accused of sexually abusing minors. This decision overturns a previous ruling by the Vatican Secretariat of State that had imposed limitations on the priest's activities.

The latest collection of stories from OSV News explores a diverse range of topics, including affordable housing projects and hurricane relief efforts. Megan Marley, the Digital Editor, highlights how these narratives resonate with themes from the gospel reading for the week.

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.

Peggy Lane Winters passed away on Oct. 11. Below is the obituary.

Laura Annear McGreevy passed away on Oct. 10. Below is the obituary.

James E. Bernard passed away on Oct. 10. Below is the obituary.

There were at least four business licenses issued in Erlanger during September 2024, according to the Kentucky Secretary of State.

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.

Richard Powers passed away on Oct. 6. Below is the obituary.

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.

The Georgia Supreme Court has reinstated the state's six-week abortion ban, pending an appeal review. The decision on October 7 comes after a lower court had previously struck down the law. This development follows ongoing litigation over Georgia's "heartbeat law," which bans most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. The law was enacted following the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022.

The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, has called for "fervent prayer" to bring an end to the ongoing violence in the Holy Land. This call comes as the conflict between Israel and Hamas approaches its first anniversary, with fears of it expanding into a broader regional conflict.

Discussions about family size have become more prominent as U.S. birth rates reach historic lows. Catherine Pakaluk, an economist and associate professor at The Catholic University of America, has explored this topic in her new book "Hannah’s Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth." In a conversation with OSV News’ Charlie Camosy, Pakaluk shared insights from her research on American women who choose to have large families.

President Joe Biden has extended restrictions on asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border, which officials attribute to a decrease in illegal crossings. Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas, acknowledged the efforts to resettle refugees, calling it part of the church's consistent ethic of life.

The Diocese of Rockville Centre has reached a preliminary $323 million settlement in its bankruptcy case, which involves around 500 sex abuse claims. This settlement introduces a novel strategy where parishes are required to declare an "abbreviated bankruptcy." According to the diocese, this process is expected to be resolved within 48 hours of filing and aims to secure a release from liability without closing any parishes.