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11/03/2025

The Diocese of Corpus Christi’s Office of Communications and Public Relations has launched a new mobile platform, the Corpus Christi Catholic Network (CCCN) App, allowing the faithful to stay connected to their Church wherever they go. The free app features original local Catholic programming, live events, and Sunday Mass in English and Spanish for those who are unable to attend in person.The initiative reflects Bishop Michael Mulvey’s vision to create a centralized hub of Catholic content that fosters unity and engagement among parishioners. The first program premieres on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., with new episodes released weekly at the same time. The Diocese has partnered with Shalom World TV, a global Catholic Network that shares Christ’s peace through its shows and other initiatives, to feature select Shalom World shows on the CCCN App. For more information about the CCCN App, contact Katia Uriarte Philipello at the Diocese of Corpus Christi’s Office of Communications and Public Relations at (361) 882-6191, ext. 652.

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11/03/2025

The Napa Institute has announced the appointment of David Henrie, an acclaimed actor, filmmaker, and producer, and Matt Bush, a Catholic philanthropist and entrepreneur, to its Board of Directors. Henrie, known for his work in film and television, has been an outspoken advocate for faith-driven storytelling in Hollywood. Bush, a respected business leader and supporter of Catholic initiatives, brings extensive experience in strategic growth and mission advancement. Their appointment marks an exciting new chapter for the Napa Institute, which is dedicated to forming faithful Catholic leaders who engage today’s culture with truth and conviction. Both men share a passion for evangelization, authentic witness, and the strengthening of Catholic identity in public life. “We are honored to welcome David and Matt,” said Tim Busch, Chairman of the Napa Institute. He added, “Their leadership and vision will strengthen our work to evangelize culture through faith, reason, and beauty.”

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11/03/2025

A district court in western Indian has granted bail to a US citizen and two Indian Christians who were arrested for allegedly trying to convert Hindu villagers during a prayer meeting in Maharashtra. James Leonard Watson, 58, from the United States, along with Ganpati Sarpe, 42, and Manoj Govind Kolha, 35, walked free from Kalyan prison in Thane district on October 30, nearly a month after their arrest. Their lawyer, Amol Shinde, argued that the charges were fabricated, and the court agreed to release them. Judge N. L. Kale noted that most of the investigation was complete, and the alleged crime did not warrant the harshest penalties. The men must now check in with the local police every Wednesday for a month, or until formal charges are filed. Watson is also forbidden from leaving India without official permission. The arrests followed a complaint from a local villager, Ravinath Bhurkut, who claimed the trio tried to convert about 35 Hindus to Christianity during a prayer gathering in Bhuishet village. The complaint accused them of offending religious sentiments and violating Maharashtra’s anti–black magic law by allegedly promising miracle cures and prosperity through conversion. Watson was further accused of calling Hinduism superstitious and claiming Christianity would bring happiness and success. Christian leaders argue that such allegations are often wielded by right-wing hardliners.

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11/03/2025

On November 1, 2025, the Solemnity of All Saints, hundreds of Catholic men filled Sydney’s St Mary’s Cathedral with the stirring sound of the “Ave Maria.” This global movement unites men and sons in public prayer of the Holy Rosary each First Saturday, seeking reparation and repentance in response to Our Lady of Fatima’s call. St Mary’s Cathedral, built on the site of Australia’s first Catholic Chapel, was named the nation’s first Minor Basilica by Pope Pius XI on August 4, 1932, making Australia the first country to dedicate its Mother-Cathedral to Mary Help of Christians.

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11/03/2025

On the Solemnity of All Saints, Pope Leo XIV elevated Saint John Henry Newman to the rank of Doctor of the Church, praising him as a “beacon of intellectual holiness.” During Mass in St. Peter’s Square, the pope also named Newman, along with Saint Thomas Aquinas, as co-patrons of the Church’s educational mission, marking a highlight of the Jubilee for the World of Education. Following the Mass, a Chirograph signed by Pope Leo proclaims St John Henry Newman Patron Saint of the Pontifical Urbaniana University. Born in 1801, Newman began his journey as an Anglican priest and became a leading figure in the Oxford Movement, which sought to renew the Church of England’s Catholic roots. His conversion to Catholicism in 1845 raised many eyebrows, yet his influence grew steadily. Ordained a Catholic priest, he was later made a cardinal by Pope Leo XIII in 1879. After he died in 1890, Newman’s legacy continued to inspire. He was beatified by Pope Benedict XVI in 2010 and was canonized by Pope Francis in 2019. His profound reflections on conscience, education, and the development of doctrine earned him a lasting place among the Church’s great thinkers. With this declaration, Newman becomes the 38th Doctor of the Church, joining four women and standing as a bridge between Catholic and Anglican traditions. British Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and a Church of England delegation, led by Archbishop Stephen Cottrell of York, were also present for this landmark declaration.

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11/03/2025

Syriac Catholic Archbishop Jacques Mourad of Homs, Hama, and al-Nabek recently traveled to Rome to take part in the unveiling of Religious Freedom in the World 2025, hosted by the Pontifical Foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN). Once abducted by ISIS in 2015, Archbishop Mourad now stands as a living witness to Syria’s turmoil. In his address, he sounded an urgent alarm: the Church in Syria is dying under relentless political and legal pressures, as Christians flee for safety and hope. At 57, the archbishop belongs to a monastic community devoted to fostering dialogue between Christians and Muslims. He also thankfully lauded the courage of Muslims who risked their lives to help him escape. ACN’s figures reveal a staggering decline: Syria’s Christian population has fallen from 2.1 million in 2011 to about 540,000 in 2024. The exodus, he said, is driven by political and economic collapse, and not by loss of faith. Archbishop Mourad called for stability, justice, and security as the only path to peace, warning that decades of injustice have shattered trust between the people and the state. He urged the international community to act decisively to end violence and protect Syria’s future. Despite despair, he said, “the only certainty left is faith in God.” In Aleppo and beyond, the Church is helping train citizens for civic life, determined to keep hope alive—even as Catholics feel like strangers in their own homeland.

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11/03/2025

On this All Souls’ Day, earthly remains of thirty-six unclaimed men, women, and children from across Lafayette Parish were finally laid to rest with dignity and ceremonial prayers. Rev. Chester Arceneaux, Rector of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, presided over the Mass of Christian Burial, filling the cathedral with solemn reverence and serene hope. Through the compassionate collaboration of St. John’s Cathedral and Catholic Charities of Acadiana, this act of mercy stood as a profound witness to the Church’s enduring mission—to honor every human life. For in Christ, no soul is ever forgotten.

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11/03/2025

On November 2, All Souls’ Day, Pope Leo presided over the Holy Mass for the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed at the grand entrance to the Cemetery of Verano, near the Basilica of St. Lawrence Outside the Walls. This act was a continuation of the heartfelt custom commenced by Pope Francis, who made it his mission to visit a cemetery each year on this solemn day. Afterwards, the Holy Father returned to the Vatican and descended into the Caves of St. Peter’s Basilica, pausing for a silent, reflective prayer before the tombs of previous Popes. Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, celebrated All Souls’ Day Mass at Campo Verano during his first three years, later expanding his prayers to other sacred resting places around Rome, including the ancient catacombs, a cemetery for American soldiers who lost their lives in World War II, and a burial ground for unborn children. All Souls’ Day, commemorated on every November 2, invites the faithful to pray for all who have died, especially those believed to be in purgatory, waiting for their turn to enter into the presence of God. The Church calls on believers to offer prayers, sacrifices, and Masses for these souls, shining a light of hope, mercy, and resurrection.

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11/02/2025

Deeply grieved by the devastating violence occurring in Sudan, Pope Leo XIV appealed for a ceasefire on Sunday, 2 November, and called on the international community to intervene and take urgent steps to bring aid delivery in war-ravaged Sudan. During the Angelus address, the pope said, “With great sorrow, I am following the tragic news coming from Sudan, particularly from the city of El Fasher in the afflicted northern Darfur region.” Denouncing the “Indiscriminate violence against women, children, and unarmed civilians”, the Holy Father called all faithful across the world to pray for victims, while also urging the responsible parties to put an end to the conflict. The pope’s appeal came in the wake of the inhuman onslaught taking place in the Sudanese city of El Fasher. Since the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) conquered El Fasher, which was the army's last stronghold in the Darfur region on 26th October, after a prolonged siege, RSF has blocked food and essentials from entering the city, causing hundreds of thousands of people trapped inside to starve. The UN's health agency reported a massacre of about 460 civilians at the main hospital of el-Fasher by RSF. Six medics - including four doctors, a pharmacist and a nurse were reportedly kidnapped by RSF, who demanded a ransom sum of over $150,000 (£114,000) for their release. By Friday, 31st October, more than two thousand inhabitants have died in the brutal conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces.

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10/31/2025

Did you know there’s more than one kind of Rosary? From the Dominican to the Franciscan Crown and Servite Rosary, each form offers a beautiful path to meditate on the life of Christ and the joys and sorrows of Mary. Deepen your faith journey; watch Faith and Facts on Shalom World for more on Catholic tradition and prayer.

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