Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus in "The Chosen," explained in an Oct. 26 Instagram reel that he wears skull rings almost every day as part of the Christian practice of memento mori. He said the reminder that life is short has become deeply meaningful to him.
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The Holy See Press Office confirmed Pope Leo XIV's Nov. 6-17 apostolic journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru will go ahead as scheduled. The Vatican said the visit will strengthen ties with local churches and bring a message of faith, hope and peace, and the Pope said he looks forward to returning to Latin America.
Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk urged Christians at Liberty University's convocation to reject the "counterfeit" Christianity offered online. It was her first visit to her alma mater since her husband, Charlie Kirk, was assassinated in September 2025. She said calling yourself a Christian and living in obedience to Christ are not necessarily the same thing.
Trucks are leaving Rome's Basilica of St Sophia with about 600 boxes of winter clothing, blankets, linens and food for Ukraine, gathered Oct. 22-24 from Holy See employees. The drive was organized by the Dicastery for the Service of Charity with the Vatican City Governorate, and the supplies will go to church charities in Kyiv.
Mozhda TV, described by its founders as the first Afghan Christian television channel, began satellite broadcasts Saturday, carrying Christian programming to Afghanistan in local languages despite Taliban restrictions. Church leaders and mission partners marked the launch, calling it the fruit of decades of prayer.
