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U.S. lawmakers send letter in support of Finns on trial for citing Bible
Member of Finnish Parliament Päivi Räsänen and Lutheran Bishop Juhana Pohjola are facing a retrial for allegations of “hate speech.” Read more
Priest pleads guilty to federal child sex exploitation charges
Jamie Adolfo Gonzalez-Farias entered a guilty plea on charges of transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal... Read more
Slain Bishop David O’Connell’s replacement named to serve Los Angeles Archdiocese
Bishop-elect Brian Nunes said he could never “replace” O’Connell but wants to do everything possible to bring Christ to the... Read more
Trust in divine providence: Poor Clare nun follows St. Clare of Assisi’s example
Mother Marie André Campbell, a Poor Clare of Perpetual Adoration at the Our Lady of Solitude Monastery in Tonopah, Arizona,... Read more
Pope Francis offers condolences after 55 die in Hawaii wildfires
The pope sent a condolence telegram on Friday expressing his sadness and solidarity with all who are suffering due to... Read more
Pope Francis appoints EWTN’s Colin Donovan to Marian pontifical academy
The appointment honors Donovan for his contributions to the field of Mariology and his commitment to spreading devotion to Mary. Read more
Doctors’ group urges American Academy of Pediatricians to rethink minor transgender treatments
The American College of Pediatricians said it was “disappointed that the AAP has reaffirmed its support for transgender interventions on... Read more
Philadelphia Archdiocese settles for $3.5 million in sex abuse lawsuit for deceased priest
The lawsuit alleged that Monsignor John Close sexually assaulted a 14-year-old boy in 2006 when he took classes at a... Read more
Jesuit university divests from fossil fuels after a six-year process
Jesuit-run Seattle University said last month that it had fully “scrubbed its endowment portfolio of fossil fuel investments.” Read more
Muslim, Christian parents rally outside Maryland courthouse for students’ religious rights
Parents are fighting back against the Montgomery County Board of Education for mandating instruction of materials the parents say conflict... Read more
Mexican high court finds ex-congressman guilty of ‘gender-based political violence’ over tweet
Former congressman Rodrigo Iván Cortés will be forced to publish a daily court-authored apology online for 30 days in punishment. Read more
U.S. pilgrims reflect on World Youth Day experience: a ‘small taste’ of heaven
CNA spoke to young adults about their experiences of World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal, last week. Read more
Massive spending, large voter turnout amid defeat of Ohio’s Issue 1
The initiative’s defeat, which took place amid unprecedented voter turnout, means a proposed abortion referendum is more likely to succeed... Read more
House Judiciary Committee: ‘Multiple FBI field offices’ collaborated over anti-Catholic memo
Chairman Jim Jordan said new information indicates the FBI’s investigation of traditionalist Catholics was “more widespread than initially suspected.” Read more
Report: Age verification laws have driven top porn site to shut down in multiple states
Three states that recently passed laws requiring adult-content websites to confirm users are 18 has led a popular porn site... Read more
Bishops protest Biden administration’s addition of abortion to pregnant workers protections
The U.S. bishops initially supported the bill but is now accusing the EEOC of distorting the law. Read more
Massachusetts wrongly rejected Catholic foster parent applicants, lawsuit charges
The lawsuit contends that a couple was denied approval to become foster parents because they hold to Catholic teaching on... Read more
The glorious cross of Edith Stein
Taking the name Teresa Benedicta of the Cross when she became a Carmelite, this saint saw glory in the cross... Read more
Ohio rejects initiative to change amendment process, easing the way for abortion referendum
The initiative would have made it more difficult to adopt constitutional amendments via citizen-led ballot initiatives. Read more
7-year-old girl with cancer supported by her Catholic community meets her musical idol
Mary Stegmueller has already outlived her prognosis and recently made one of her biggest dreams come true thanks to ongoing... Read more
