France Requires Life Insurers to Cover Assisted Deaths: France’s new assisted-dying law requires life insurers to pay benefits when a policyholder dies through euthanasia. This applies even when the policy normally excludes suicide during its first year. It also applies to contracts signed before the law took effect. After repeated Senate opposition, the National Assembly approved the euthanasia law on July 15. The Constitutional Council upheld the contested provisions on August 14. The law was promulgated on August 18.
Catholic baptisms in Ireland fall 30% in a decade: According to an Iona Institute report published on 18 August, Catholic baptisms in Ireland fell by 30% between 2015 and 2025. The study is based on figures from almost every diocese on the island. Falling birth rates account for around 60% of the decline, with growing secularisation accounting for the rest. The number of births fell by 18.8% across Ireland, including by 17.9% in the Republic and by 21.3% in Northern Ireland. Dublin recorded a 39.9% decrease in baptisms, falling from 15,759 to 9,465.
She Lost Everything in a House Fire—Then Discovered the Secret to True Happiness "Trade your 'What Ifs' for 'Even Ifs'—because even in the worst circumstances, God gives you the grace to get through." Author Melissa Overmyer joins CatholicTV to share the life-changing blueprint behind Living the Blessed Life. How do you rebuild joy, peace, and daily gratitude after a devastating personal tragedy? Melissa Overmyer joins the living room set on This Is the Day to share the deeply emotional story behind her new book, Living the Blessed Life: Habits for Catholic Happiness (published by Ascension Press). After an arsonist broke into her home and destroyed everything her family owned, Melissa found herself spiraling into dark thoughts of crime, insurance, and fear. Seeking the Lord's guidance on how to live a normal, joyful life again, she developed the B.L.E.S.S.E.D. framework—a modern, accessible take on practicing the presence of God that merges ancient Catholic wisdom literature with findings …More
Carlo Maria Viganò (Author), L éon-Pierre Durin (Preface) “The Capital Schism” is an incisive and profound essay by Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, which addresses the unprecedented crisis currently experienced by the Catholic Church, raising crucial questions concerning the relationship between the divine institution of the Papacy and whoever sits upon the Chair of Peter. In this fundamental work for contemporary debate, the Author analyzes the paradox of an ecclesiastical hierarchy that, starting from the Second Vatican Council, has dramatically distanced itself from Tradition to embrace modernist, synodal, and globalist drifts. Key points of the volume: The distinction between the Papacy and the Pope: The essay clarifies the fundamental difference between the Papacy as a divine institution and an unshakable rock, and the person of the Pope, who may act as a faithful custodian or, by divine permission, as an obstacle and adversary to that institution. The capital schism: It examines …More
Anna Lulis - “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you...” Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you...” Jeremiah 1:5 Anna Lulis (@annamlulis) on X
Währenddessen in New York Diese Frau rannte am Times Square herum und stach auf Leute ein. Sie hat die Person direkt vor mir erstochen. EILMELDUNG: Moment, in dem eine mit einem Messer bewaffnete Frau von NYPD-Beamten in Times Square, Manhattan, erschossen wurde. Breaking911 (@Breaking911) on X Danijel_Sheran17
On August 27, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria called on the government and security agencies to step up efforts to combat killings and kidnappings following recent attacks in Benue and Niger states. In a statement titled “Stop the Slaughter in Borgu and Ukum, Stop the Killings in Nigeria,” the bishops said the country was experiencing an “unabated trail of blood and terror” that had reached an “intolerable crest.” The statement was signed by CBCN President Archbishop Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso of Kaduna. The bishops cited the recent killing of 47 people in Ukum, Benue State, where another 17 people were critically wounded. They also condemned the abduction of more than 60 Muslim worshippers in Borgu, Niger State. They called for intelligence-led security operations. The aim is disrupting armed groups before they can carry out attacks. They also demanded the prosecution of the perpetrators and their sponsors, saying that “impunity fuels repetition.” Furthermore, the bishops …More
Kardinal Müller warnt vor LGBT-Ideologie in der Kirche Müller wirft der LGBT - Ideologie vor, «in die Kirche eingedrungen» zu... May 11, 2026 - Cardinal Gerhard Müller has spoken out on the Synod on Synodality report referring to the so-called «emerging issues,» denouncing that certain ecclesial sectors are using the synodal process to introduce gender ideology into the Church and to relativize Catholic doctrine on marriage. May 15, 2026 - Mit der „Woke-Ideologie“ sei „eine zerstörerische Häresie und eine schismatische Spaltkraft in die katholische Kirche eingedrungen“, schrieb Müller. Gerhard Ludwig Kardinal Müller hat homosexuelle Aktivitäten katholischer Priester als "schweren Verstoß" gegen das priesterliche Ethos bezeichnet und LGBTI-freundliche katholische Funktionäre attackiert. Schluss mit Ausreden
Robbie Mouton - This is a painting by the Spanish painter Sergi Cadenas. It ages from... This is a painting by the Spanish painter Sergi Cadenas. It ages from the angle you look at it. Cardenas uses ridges on the canvas ans paints two different images on each side. It merges or changes based on the angles. Amazingly, Cardenas is a self-taught artist.
Retired monsignor finalist for national Catholic award KTSM 9 NEWS Retired Monsignor Arturo Bañuelas, of the El Paso Diocese, is a finalist once again for a major Catholic award
HustleBitch @HustleBitch_ A NEUROLOGIST SHOWED A 10-SECOND DEMENTIA TEST — AND PEOPLE ARE PANICKING AFTER TRYING IT AT HOME A neurologist just demonstrated one of the simplest brain checks you can do without a hospital visit. Fist. Edge. Palm. Repeat it in a smooth sequence. That’s the Luria test. It measures motor control, executive function, and whether your brain can keep a pattern going. For most people it’s easy. For others, the movement falls apart. They get stuck repeating the same motion or lose the order completely. The doctor said studies show only about 2% of people with normal cognition struggle with it. In Alzheimer’s patients, that jumps to more than 50%. In frontotemporal dementia, almost 70%. Then he made the part everyone skipped: this is not a diagnosis. It’s a quick screening test. That has not stopped the comments from filling with people who just failed it on their couch and immediately spiraled. Would you try this at home ?
Your Faith Must Rest On Christ Crucified The gospel reading emphasizes the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy through Christ’s death and resurrection. St. Paul’s preaching in Corinth focused on the power of God demonstrated in the crucifixion and resurrection, highlighting the need for a faith based on this truth rather than human wisdom or a “buddy” Jesus. We are challenged to examine our faith, questioning if it is centered on the power of God or a distorted, more palatable version of the gospel. Fr. Altier is a Priest at Holy Trinity Parish in South St. Paul: Home | Holy Trinity Parish You can also find Fr. Robert Altier’s homilies and talks on: catholicparents.org: Daily Homilies | Catholic Parents Online Rumble: rumble.com/user/CatholicParentsOnLine Twitter: Catholic Parents Online (@CatholicPa42753) on X For access to a library of talks by Fr. Robert Altier, go to: podia.com To order Fr. Altier's book, God's Plan for Your Marriage, go to the website: God's Plan For Your Marriage …More
Leo XIV announced that Honggang Liu, 55, was consecrated a Bishop for the Chinese Diocese of Datong on August 31. ChinaCatholic.cn admitted today that Liu was elected bishop-designate of Datong on 28 April 2026. Vatican.va wrote today that Leo XIV did not formally appoint him until 10 August. Thus, Liu was selected unilaterally through the Chinese process more than three months before the papal appointment. Career Cleric of State Church Liu has been since his seminary time a career cleric of the state-controlled apparatus “Patriotic association”. He became the state’s diocesan administrator of Datong in March 2005. He effectively administered the same diocese for two decades before becoming its bishop today. Chinese sources has called him for years the director of the Datong Municipal Catholic Patriotic Association and head of the diocese. Currently he is vice-director of the Shanxi Patriotic Association (provincial-level leadership post). Raising Chinese Flags in Churches In October …More
Cardinal: Traditional Mass Must Yield to Church Unity
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