Daily News
Morning must-reads

October 9
Hostage releases within days, IDF to partially withdraw
A 'first step' that brings hope despite coming obstacles
On the poor; first drafted during the Francis pontificate
Bätzing claimed booklet written in consultation with DDF
Prompted by recent deaths of priests, clergy shortage
On young men & women, with in-person community
October 8
And declines to answer question about Chicago ICE raids
Majority indicate a First Amend. free-speech violation
To revive dialogue, insulate ties from ruinous events
Issues statement week after Cupich flap, citing 'inquiries'
Cite her support for gay marriage, her appointment as head
Pope urges evangelizing elders into active practice of faith
October 7
Decries 2-year war's 'disastrous, inhuman consequences'
Which marred Jubilee; led by Bp. Schneider at PA conf.
Beginning potential reshaping of its drooping hierarchy
Amid surge in attacks targeting places of worship
Receive seizure orders despite the Vatican’s protests
In Turkey to mark 1,700th anniv. of Council of Nicaea
October 6
'The frontiers of the missions are no longer geographical'
Moves C of E further from Catholic, Orthodox faith, praxis
Unethical law shields them from accountability, lawsuits
Pizzaballa: 'Possible positive development' in Trump plan
Parents agree; metal grinder awaits any brought to school
Three-year program in trade & Great Books, with no debt
October 3
PM Meloni: Day will remind us 'who we are, what unites us'
She's now bishop of London; African/Asian wing is aghast
Hawkins: Stain on Trump Admin, mark of deep state at FDA
Bishop encourages his employees to seek jobs elsewhere
After media leak; Choi may be appointed 2nd HK auxiliary
Catechumens cite Bible reading, example of Muslim pals
October 2
Announce plan for 'concrete response' to serious crisis
'I hope Hamas will accept it within the given time frame'
Closures in Baton Rouge allow LA to join WY, ND, & MS
Looks willing to continue Francis’s showy 'green' stance
And historic churches severely damaged, incl. collapse
The fall of self-styled Francis-spokesman on U.S. affairs?
October 1
Conf. was preparing statement; Cupich laments division
Makes 'seamless garment'-style remarks about 'pro-life'
Says such interventions 'do not heal but rather harm'
As $5M will be used for 'economic development only' in WV
Cites push to expand arsenals, create new types of WMD
'Smart Families' org grows to 113 schools across US, UK
September 30
Jihadists have political power & a national Islamization plan
After lay leader requested that the scandal be discussed
Faithful decry coercion, see too-small chapel set up to fail
First time TLM has been permitted there since July 2021
In Morocco from 2017 to 2024, and abused there also
Must 'actively guide religion to adapt to socialist society'
September 29
The 38th; for his 'contribution to the renewal of theology'
Becciu et al. perceive 'good sign' as appeal continues
Cites jurisdiction; diocese seeks abuse-settlement cash
If GA bishops had taken stand against seminary bigotry
Served only part of sentence for abuse of seminarians
IN law allows wrongly accused to recoup attorney fees
September 26
For foul, far-left, 'anti-fascist' gun club linked to violence
Prevost's old job; highest-ranking curial appointment so far
Fed. court hears arguments in Doe v. Planned Parenthood
Leaders create foundation to help Portuguese youth
Talk highlights needed intersection of science, spirituality
Due to pressure to succeed, stigma surrounding asking help
September 25
And prominent pro-life leaders add to the opposition
After probe into affairs with women and embezzlement
Violence by Islamist insurgency & rebel paramilitary force
Says, 'If Europe were truly united, I believe it could do a lot'
An estimated 3-4 babies/day are illegally abandoned in U.S.
Sister: A whole generation now has never heard about Jesus
September 24
Cdl. Pizzaballa speaks to Sant’Egidio peace vigil in Rome
Garcia does so 4 days before installation as Austin bishop
Former trust squandered via politics, pedophilia, money
Probe concluded abuse allegation was 'not sustained'
To head archdiocese facing bankruptcy, costly settlement
He imparts his main concern for Church unity, normalcy
September 23
Guinean prelate has hailed Leo’s 'evangelical awareness'
On how religious liberty is 'embattled'; & on Dobbs, mercy
Cardinal claims he's 'engaging in dialogue' with Durbin
Evangelical-style event features strong Christian rhetoric
At 4pm Rome time on Oct. 22, the feast of St. John Paul II
In clear signal to U.S. after Israeli bombing of Qatar
September 22
'There's no future based on violence, forced exile, revenge'
He maintains he acted with papal approval & authority
Recommends formation of local participatory bodies
'Nuns vs. The Vatican' premiered at Toronto Film Festival
Notes it violates Chicago’s own archdiocesan policy
Once complete, basilica will be the tallest church in Europe