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The Vatican weighed in on the war in Ukraine, acknowledging 1,000 days since the war began. In Hong Kong, for the first time, Jimmy Lai has taken the stand in his trial. And, Pope Francis revealed the canonization of 2 young soon-to-be-saints, Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, during the Jubilee year.

In Hong Kong, a crushing blow was dealt to the pro-democracy movement as dozens were sentenced to prison. Florida has now sued FEMA after workers were instructed to avoid homes with Trump signs during hurricane relief efforts. And Quinceañera: Created for God launched earlier this month in Denver.

With Republicans taking control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, GOP leaders are making big plans for January. A 2023 report says that Vietnam has the 2nd highest abortion rate in the world. And Pope Francis presided over Mass on World Day of the Poor.

With the end of the Biden Administration fast approaching, Democrats are pressing President Biden to Trump-proof the government. Tesla CEO and tech giant Elon Musk met this week with Iran's Ambassador to the UN. And one Catholic bishop is calling for a return to abstaining from meat on Fridays.

The mood among Republicans quickly went from optimism to alarm after Donald Trump nominated Matt Gaetz to be Attorney General. Since the US presidential election, women have been stockpiling abortion pills in anticipation of possible bans. And the USCCB fall assembly wraps up today.

Donald Trump unveiled some more of his picks for key positions in his next administration. The UN temporarily suspended flights to the capital of Haiti after gangs shot at 2 planes. And, the Archbishop of Baltimore visited Ukraine with a delegation of the Knights of Columbus to deliver a message of hope.

We are getting a better idea of what President-elect Trump's cabinet will look like. The head of the Anglican Church of England has resigned following an abuse scandal at summer camps. And a look at what the reaction has been at the Vatican to President-elect Trump's victory.

President-elect Donald Trump has announced several high-level appointments and a cabinet nomination. On Veterans Day, a new book, "Sister, Soldier, Surgeon" highlights the incredible life of Sr. Dede Byrne. And the USCCB is gathering this week for its fall assembly in Baltimore.

President-elect Donald Trump and his team are preparing to move into the White House soon. Today marks 35 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall and the beginning of the end of Communism in Europe. And a new book examines the formation of the faithful from the perspective of a seminary rector.

President Biden promised to work together with the Trump transition team ‘"to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition…” The race to control the House continues, with dozens of contests yet to be called. And it's National Vocation Awareness Week, an annual celebration of the Catholic Church in the US.

Less than 24 hours after voters cast their ballots, Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the 2024 presidential election. President-elect Donald Trump will soon become the 47th president of the United States. Catholic and pro-life leaders look at what's ahead.

With the race for the White House about to conclude, the only question is who voters will ultimately pick in the historic contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. A look at whether abortion will play a role in the election. And, lawsuits over the voting for the election have already begun.

According to Arizona Christian University, just 51% of people of faith are expected to vote in this year's presidential election. Voters in West Virginia are considering a measure that would ban assisted suicide. And we look at the life and legacy of St. John Paul II.

Donald Trump & Kamala Harris are heading into the final days of the presidential race. In Spain, many are dead following torrential rain & flooding. The Church is celebrating the feast of Saints Simon & Jude this week. And today is Halloween, so we look at the Catholic Church's stance on ghosts.

President Biden appeared to slam Trump supporters by some comments he made. In a California court this week, Jewish parents won the right to nominate a religious school as the best option for their disabled child. And a Church leader in the US is calling for a special meeting of the USCCB.