Catholic News Headlines for Thursday 10/17/2024

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Thursday night is the iconic Al Smith Dinner in New York City, which will help raise funds for needy children in the Archdiocese of New York.  The event will be hosted by Catholic comedian Jim Gaffigan, and former President Donald Trump will attend.

“Every Life: Why We March” will be the them for the 2025 March for Life. Organizers hope to inspire renewed passion within the pro-life movement.

Pope Francis will release his memoir “Hope” in January. It’s the first by a sitting pope. Originally planned for a posthumous release, it’s set to debut during the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope.

Meet the future scientists of Brooklyn. Bay Ridge Catholic Academy unveils its new science lab, equipped with resources from two closed schools, Salve Regina and Holy Angels. Students are loving their hands-on learning experience.