The American task force, chaired by Bishop Oscar Cantú of San José, California, brings together eight bishops and three academic consultants. Photo: OSV News photo/Oliver Tapio, courtesy Diocese of San José

U.S.: Number of Teens Identifying as LGBT+ Declines

The findings come from the 2025 Youth Risk Behavior Survey published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Psychologist Jean Twenge, a professor at San Diego State University who compared the new figures with those from 2023, described the changes as striking in a late-September analysis.

The olive trees of Taybeh, under attack by Jewish settlers: A Christian Community Fights to Preserve Its Land, Livelihood and Identity

Father Fawadleh has reported stolen olives and damaged trees, warning that some households will produce less olive oil than they need for their own consumption. For families already struggling financially, the loss of a harvest threatens not only their earnings but also their ability to maintain their homes and continue living on their land.

The Legion of Christ Updates Its Child Protection Policy Following the General Chapter

Following the 2026 General Chapter, the Congregation of the Legionaries of Christ presented an update to «Protect and Heal» (Proteger y Sanar), the document that, since 2020, has defined its policy regarding the protection of minors and vulnerable persons, the support provided to victims of abuse, and the guarantee of fair processes for all. The document has also been updated to reflect the most recent developments in Canon Law.