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Angie Allen applies the standard of explanatory adequacy to the Christian claim of the Resurrection in her book, Resurrection on Trial.

In her analysis, Allen distinguishes between the standard of proof used in civil verdicts, which requires a preponderance of evidence, and the methods used by forensic investigators and historians. She uses the latter approach to determine if the Resurrection can sufficiently explain historical events.

Japan has joined other Asian nations and the Catholic Church in providing relief efforts for Nepal, according to UCA News. Cardinal Kikuchi stated that everyone must share the responsibility to respond to the needs of their common home.

The Catholic Spirit reports that people today often respond to politics, social media, and even parish life with blame and outrage rather than reflecting the mercy of God.

Antonia Salzano Acutis reflected on the first year since her son, Carlo Acutis, was canonized as the first millennial saint in the Catholic Church.

The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar stated that Islam provides three choices for non-Muslims: conversion, submission, or war, according to a report by The Catholic Thing.

Karen Popp reports for The Catholic Thing that the evangelical populism represented by Charlie Kirk has strengthened following his death.

Archbishop Gilbert Garcera, president of the CBCP, delivered a homily during the opening Mass of the Asian Catholic Digital Missionary Assembly at Radio Veritas Asia.

Buddhist monks and Catholics joined together to honor a model of moral schools that received national praise. The awards recognized schools for integrating virtues like honesty, social responsibility, and financial stewardship into daily routines.

Pope Francis told new bishops attending a formation course in Rome that they must carry everyone in their hearts, following the example of Jesus, the Good Shepherd.

The president of the CBCP delivered a homily during the opening Mass of the Asian Catholic Digital Missionary Assembly.

Roy Lagarde reports that Catholic digital communicators in Asia must move beyond using digital platforms solely to spread information and instead work to amplify overlooked voices.

Archbishop Ronald Hicks delivered a homily during a memorial mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral on September 10, 2026, to honor the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

Caritas Nepal is increasing aid to reach up to 4,000 families following recent flash flooding. The Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis urged the global community to take necessary actions to care for the planet.

Archbishop Ronald Hicks spoke about healing and peace during a vigil Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral on September 11. The Mass, which drew civic and religious leaders, took place on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

Redemptoris Mater Seminary Perth will perform a play titled Daniel and the Three Young Men in the Blazing Furnace at the Servite College Theatre on October 8 and 9.

The production depicts the story from the third chapter of the Book of Daniel, featuring three men who refuse to serve a king's gods despite threats of death. The performance is scheduled to take place in Tuart Hill next month.

Hundreds of faithful gather each year in Venezuela for a maritime procession to honor Our Lady of the Valley.

Rebeka Goodman argues in Public Discourse that ancient poets understood redundant cultural elements as the foundation for human connection, identity, and memory, contrasting this with modern culture's attention economy.

The National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (CNBB) issued a note of condolence to the family of João Monteiro de Barros Filho following his death on September 10. The 87-year-old journalist, broadcaster, and businessman founded Rede Vida Television.

The General Secretariat of the Synod released the final report from Study Group No. 6, which reviews documents on the relationships between bishops, consecrated life, and ecclesial associations from a missionary and synodal perspective.

Pope Leo XIV shared five reflections on serving communion in the Church and the modern world during an address to participants in a formation course for new bishops.

The September 17, 2026, issue of The Wanderer will cover topics including the defense of Catholic doctrine, parental authority, and the sanctity of human life.

According to the publisher, the upcoming edition also addresses religious liberty and how Christianity relates to modern political and cultural issues. The issue includes significant material regarding the Pope.

Alana Newman, the daughter of a surrogate mother, argues that instead of regulating surrogacy, the practice should be abolished to prevent children from being sold in a global market for babies.

Bishop Michael Izen spent one month in Peru this summer for Spanish immersion. He chose Peru over Mexico or Guatemala due to the increasing number of Pro Ecclesia Sancta priests serving the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

Cynthia-Marie Marmo O'Brien reviewed Shanda McManus's memoir, Brother Epistles: A Sister’s Memoir, in a report for America. The book explores themes of memory, death, and grief through the lens of letters that do not receive traditional responses.

In his new book, The Second Estate, Ray D. Madoff examines the relationship between taxation and democracy while addressing complex questions about how people pay taxes.

The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Causes of Saints is studying the life of Norwegian writer Sigrid Undset. Her literary works earned admiration from figures such as Dorothy Day and Willa Cather.

Tickets for the beatification of Venerable Fulton J. Sheen sold out quickly on the first day of availability, June 23. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Sept. 24, 2026, in St. Louis.

Sheen is remembered as an influential and innovative American evangelist. One reader described him as a figure who made being Catholic unique and noted his significant impact on their teenage years.