SAINT OF THE DAY: St. Thérèse of Lisieux
ISRAEL SAYS PASSENGERS THWARTED ATTEMPT TO CRASH DUBAI-TEL AVIV FLIGHT
During a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv the co-pilot allegedly tried to crash the plane after knifing the pilot, but some passengers were able to restrain him while other pilots landed the plane without harm in Saudi Arabia, Israeli officials said on Wednesday…READ MORE >
SAINTS, POPES, AND PRESIDENTS – A WEEK OF BREAKING NEWS IN THE USA – CATHOLIC CHAMPION
John Yep and Michael Hichborn discuss the recent beatification of Fulton Sheen in St. Louis, MO, Pope Leo’s historic visit to France, Iran war updates, and what Catholic voters need to do for the upcoming midterms…READ MORE >
US FORCES WITHDRAW FROM IRAQ AFTER 23 YEARS
“Job well done to the tens of thousands of American service members, diplomats, and civilian personnel who answered the call in Iraq,” Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander, said in a statement…READ MORE >
SENATOR HAWLEY INTRODUCERS LEGISLATION TO CURB SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS
Labeled the Stop Flock Abuse Act, the bill would standardize automated license plate readers by enforcing stricter limits on data, security and search functions…READ MORE >
MARCO RUBIO SAYS PASSPORT APPLICANTS WILL BE ABLE TO APPLY ONLINE
“By the end of 2027, our goal is for the vast majority of Americans to be able to apply for a passport or a passport card on America.gov,” Rubio said during a Sept. 29 remark at an event launching the America.gov platform…READ MORE >
BISHOP BARRON IN ROME: DESPITE TENSION, CATHOLICISM IS DEEPLY ALIGNED WITH AMERICAN IDEALS
The evangelist and founder of Word on Fire Ministries delivered the keynote address at the “America at 250” event at the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See in Rome on Sept. 30. The embassy sponsored the event, and U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Brian Burch was present…READ MORE >
US ENDS OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE IN IRAQ AFTER TWELVE YEARS
The departure of coalition forces and equipment from Erbil Air Base concludes this wartime mission. It does not eliminate every threat in Iraq. ISIS remnants remain, and Iran-aligned militias continue to undermine Iraqi sovereignty. The Iraqi government must confront those threats rather than depend indefinitely on Americans to bear the risk…READ MORE >
GRANDMOTHER SUES AFER ALLEGED AI FACIAL RECOGNITION ERROR LED TO MONTHS IN JAIL, EXPERTS SOUND ALARM
The complaint, filed Sept. 15, 2026, alleges that authorities relied exclusively on a flawed AI facial recognition match to extradite Lipps from Tennessee to North Dakota, despite her having no connection to the crime or the state…READ MORE >
