More than 70 municipalities adopted Car-Free Sunday during European Mobility Week, promoting Sunday as a day for creation care and environmental sustainability. This initiative coincides with the Season of Creation, an annual month-long environmental advocacy campaign held from September 1 to October 4, that calls on people to work toward protecting the environment. Strongly promoted […]
Pope Leo to Take His Environmental Message Directly to the UN
The Holy See gave its formal press briefing on Pope Leo XIV’s September 25–28 visit to France, and Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni specifically identified the environment as an important element of the Pope’s visit to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) headquarters in Paris. Leo will deliver a formal address there on […]
“Sunday Belongs to Everyone”—Argentina’s Fight for a Common Day of Rest
A political fight over legally protected Sunday rest under Law 2717 has intensified in La Pampa, in the central part of Argentina, especially in the cities of Santa Rosa and General Pico. A new proposal aims to repeal the Sunday rest law, which restricts large commercial establishments from opening on Sundays. The labor unions argue […]
When Church and State Unite to Seek God’s Protection from Natural Disasters
On September 7, 2026, Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader led Protestants and Catholic leaders and government employees in a National Day of Prayer from the presidential palace, specifically praying for divine protection from natural disasters.In addition, government and church institutions across the country also participated, while officials emphasized the importance of turning faith into action. […]
Today US Lawmakers Embrace the Pope’s Call for AI Laws—Tomorrow it will be Sunday Laws
On September 13, 2026, the Laredo Morning Times reported that U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar had traveled to Rome and participated in the 17th Annual Meeting of the International Catholic Legislators Network, where lawmakers gathered to hear Pope Leo XIV address their responsibility to shape public policy governing artificial intelligence. The Pope called on lawmakers to […]
Catholic Diocese Transfers the Sabbath Blessings to Sunday
On September 9, 2026, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh, North Carolina, published an article titled “Enter into God’s Rest on Sundays.” It presents Sunday as the weekly day of rest, refers to the seventh-day Sabbath established by God in Genesis and Exodus, cites the Catechism, and applies the blessings of God’s Sabbath day to […]
State-Mandated Prayer (HB 623) is Now in Effect and All Students and Staff in Idaho Must Observe a 60-Second Moment of Silence at the Start of Each Day
Idaho public schools are now implementing a state-mandated daily 60-second moment of silence at the beginning of every school day under House Bill 623. The requirement applies to every grade in every Idaho public school. During this period, students and staff are directed to use the time to “reflect, meditate, pray, or engage in another […]
Sunday Rest Advances Through the Vatican’s Global Ecological Framework
The International Theological Commission (ITC) is an official body of Catholic theologians established to assist the Holy See, particularly the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, in examining important theological and doctrinal questions. Through a series of consultations held between 2022 and 2025, the Commission prepared a document titled “Caring for Our Common Home.” […]
Trade Unions Launch Nationwide Enforcement Campaign to Report Businesses Violating Sunday Closing Laws
On September 3, 2026, Business Insider reported that Polish trade unions have gone beyond simply advocating for Sunday closing enforcement and are now mobilizing the public to help ensure compliance. They are urging citizens to gather and document evidence on businesses that violate these laws and to submit that information to the prosecutor’s office for […]
Vatican News: “Churches Oppose the Erosion of Sunday Rest”
On August 31, 2026, Vatican News weighed in on the ongoing debate regarding attempts to relax Sunday closing laws in Austria, expressing support for preserving Sunday as a common day of rest. In an article titled “Austria: Churches Oppose the Erosion of Sunday Rest,” Vatican News cited the Catholic Bishop of Graz-Seckau, Wilhelm Krautwaschl—spokesperson for […]
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