Catholic Review

A Vatican diplomat addressing the United Nations has said that women's equality and uniqueness must be respected. The remarks were picked up by multiple Catholic news outlets, including The Good Newsroom, Catholic Review and OSV News. The statement is being reported as the Holy See's position on women's rights within the UN framework, though the specific occasion and full content of the remarks were not detailed in available reports.

Colombia’s Catholic Church has announced closer scrutiny of exorcism practices, introducing stricter review of cases in which priests claim to combat demonic possession. The move, reported by The City Paper Bogotá, signals that exorcisms will no longer proceed without more rigorous vetting by Church authorities. It comes amid broader debate within the Catholic Church worldwide about how, and by whom, exorcisms should be carried out.

A new review of the film 'Digger' has been published by Catholic Review. Beyond the existence of the review itself, no details about the film's plot, reception, or ratings were provided. Reviews like this typically assess a movie's artistic merit and, in the case of faith-based outlets, its moral or thematic content for audiences.

A new review of the film "Forgotten Island" has been published by Catholic Review, offering an assessment of the movie for audiences. No further details about the film's plot, cast, or the verdict of the review are available at this time.

A new movie called 'Primetime' is being reviewed by critics, with Catholic Review among the outlets publishing an assessment of the film. Coverage so far appears limited, and details about the film's plot, cast, and reception have not been widely reported yet.

The Diocese of Bridgeport has issued a decree promulgating a new Parish Finance Manual, setting out standardized financial procedures and oversight requirements for parishes across the diocese. The decree formalizes how parish funds are to be managed, recorded and reviewed. The announcement is drawing attention among clergy and laypeople interested in church financial accountability.

Deacon Carlos Morales, a Catholic permanent deacon who served the Church in both Puerto Rico and Maryland, has died at the age of 82. His death was reported by Catholic Review, which noted his decades of ministry across the two regions. Details on his exact roles, dates of service, and survivors were not immediately provided.