President Donald Trump on Sept. 23 addressed the U.N. General Assembly amid the backdrop of conflict in Gaza and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as world leaders still question the extent to which the U.S. will be involved in global affairs as the Trump administration implements its “America First” foreign policy.
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Catholic Immigration Advocates Express Concern About New $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
President Donald Trump raised the fee for an H-1B visa to $100,000 on Sept. 19, creating some confusion for employers and prompting concern for Catholic immigration advocates.
Pope Leo XIV Praises Women’s Religious Orders for Courage, Generosity
In its religious orders, the Catholic Church has an array of strong, courageous and generous women who care for the poor, defend peace and share the Gospel message of salvation in Christ, Pope Leo XIV said.
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Speaks at Vatican Jubilee of Justice
In a frescoed hall of a building housing the Catholic Church’s highest courts, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. spoke about faith, mercy, tradition and hope.
At Memorial, President Trump Says Charlie Kirk Was ‘Influential Figure’; Widow Says She Forgives Alleged Shooter
Charlie Kirk was an “influential figure” in his own election, President Donald Trump said at a memorial service for the Turning Point USA founder and conservative activist Sept. 21 at State Farm Stadium in Arizona.
Letters to the Editor, Week of September 20, 2025
That’s All Folks!; A Cheer for Vocations; Honoring Father Flynn
Diocesan Assignments – September 20, 2025
NON-INCARDINATED Rev. Carlos J. Borgos, from parochial vicar of Ss. Peter and Paul, Williamsburg, to parochial vicar of Our Lady of Grace, Gravesend, effective July 1, 2025.
‘Nuns on the Run’ Case in Austria Highlights Plight of Aging, Dwindling Religious
Three elderly women religious in Austria fled their nursing home and have returned to their longtime monastery, defying church superiors in a case that highlights the impact of Vatican regulations regarding aging members of dwindling religious congregations.
NY Catholic Leaders Bemoan Impending Health Care Cuts, Urge People to Call Congress
The New York State Catholic Conference (NYSCC) is urging Catholics to reach out to Congress to oppose changes to the “premium tax credit” eligibility, which it claims will threaten health insurance coverage for 450,000 New Yorkers.
‘Healing and Hope’ Initiative Tackles Mental Illness Crisis at Local Level, Say U.S. Bishops
The nation’s Catholic bishops have launched a new effort to more closely engage the faithful in addressing the issue of mental health, particularly at the local level.