Chaldean Bishop Charged in U.S., Priest Killed in Lebanon, Pope Leo Calls Students to Be Peacemakers

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Maggie Murray of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic news of the day for Mar. 10, 2026. Tune in and visit us online at osvnews.com.

Read the stories in this episode:

• A Chaldean Catholic bishop in California pleaded not guilty to 16 felony counts of embezzlement and money laundering, as the Vatican confirmed Pope Leo XIV had accepted his resignation and appointed an apostolic administrator for the San Diego-based eparchy.
• Wyoming’s governor signed a “heartbeat” abortion ban into law despite concerns it may face legal challenges, while Catholic leaders in the state voiced support for the measure as a step toward protecting unborn life.
• Mexico’s bishops condemned vandalism against churches during International Women’s Day protests, as Catholics formed human chains to protect cathedrals while acknowledging the serious concerns over violence against women driving the demonstrations.
• A Maronite Catholic priest in southern Lebanon was killed by Israeli tank fire while rushing to help neighbors wounded in an initial strike, after publicly declaring he would remain with his parishioners despite evacuation orders.
• Pope Leo XIV encouraged students gathered at Loyola University Chicago for a peacebuilding conference to become “co-workers for peace with Christ,” urging young people to reject despair and work together for the common good across cultures and faiths.