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Were the bishops duped? A dozen showed up In a White House political video, praying with the president. Two have apologized. Where are the rest? We’ll get the reports of how it happened after a refreshing moment to honor All Saints through the lens of social justice, with Barbara Molinari Quinby. Scroll down for news and commentaries and a unique apology from a bishop: “I would have done well to be more mindful of Jesus’ admonition: ‘Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves.’”

We begin Wisdom Wednesday with reluctance to consider the impact of Pope Leo’s cancer. A story from National Catholic Reporter pokes into the heart of the matter: “Cancer may change ‘how’ but not ‘what’ of Leo’s papacy, pope’s friend says.” Another NCR item views the significance of a papal appointment: “Pope Leo lays groundwork for future conclave by naming Filipino cardinal [Tagle} as dean of cardinals.” We have much more news, identifying all sources who are responsible for their writings and publications.