Gina Christian of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic news of the day for April 9, 2025. In this episode: Brian Burch of CatholicVote, President Donald Trump's nominee for ambassador to the Holy See, defended the administration's foreign aid cuts during a Senate hearing yesterday. Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Holy See's permanent observer to the United Nations, warned that nations must recommit to nuclear disarmament and the regulation of artificial intelligence, amid a surge in global conflicts and defense investment. Environmental advocates, scientists, clergy and community leaders are calling for a faith-based response to the impact of petrochemical pollution on mothers and children. As Ukraine endured a deadly weekend of Russian attacks, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, the papal almoner, delivered four ambulances and medical supplies to the war-torn country. Catholics in France and Spain are set to honor two of the church's most beloved saints, St. Thérèse of Lisieux and St. Teresa of Ávila, with commemorations this year. Tune in and visit us online at osvnews.com.

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Trump Vatican Ambassador Pick

Holy See to UN: Disarmament, AI Regulation Critical

Faith-based Response to Pollution and Maternal, Pediatric Health

Papal Ambulances to Ukraine

Honoring St. Thérèse of Lisieux and St. Teresa of Ávila