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A sonogram picture of a fetus in the second trimester of a woman's pregnancy.

Abortion activists launching new PAC to enshrine abortion rights in Arizona

Aug 8, 2023

By Daniel Payne

The political action committee Arizona for Abortion Access on Tuesday filed the Arizona Abortion Access Act, a “proposed constitutional amendment.” Read more

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Court orders lawyers for Southwest Airlines to take religious freedom classes

Aug 8, 2023

By Daniel Payne

The court stated that “training on religious freedom ... is the least restrictive means of achieving compliance with the court’s... Read more

Approximately 525 women, a mix of all ages from every state in the country, attended the Knights of Columbus 141st Supreme Convention “Ladies Program” Aug. 1, 2023.

Knights of Columbus ‘Ladies Program’ recognizes women as key ‘influencers’

Aug 8, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

More than 500 women attended the program, which highlighted the sacrifices Knights’ wives make and the key role they play... Read more

Father Mark Beard, pastor of St. Helena Catholic Church in Amite City, Louisiana, died in a car accident Aug. 2, 2023.

Baton Rouge priest killed in a car crash remembered for his holiness, passion for truth

Aug 8, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

Father Mark Beard, who died Aug. 2, became a priest later in life after a successful career and was known... Read more

A man holds a sign at a pro-life rally in front of the Lincoln Memorial on June 24, 2023, marking the first anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

Will new federal abortion policies violate anti-abortion Hyde Amendment? Experts weigh in

Aug 7, 2023

By Daniel Payne

It is uncertain whether new Biden administration rules run afoul of the Hyde Amendment, a longstanding provision in federal law.  Read more

A family sits in a tent at camp for refugees at Kenya's border town with Ethiopia, Moyale, about 484 miles north of capital Nairobi, on March 17, 2018 after fleeing Ethiopia.

U.S. bishops appeal to leaders to do more to ensure food security around the globe

Aug 7, 2023

By Zoe Romanowsky

Bishop David J. Malloy cited numbers that estimated about 258 million people in 58 countries experienced crisis-level acute hunger in... Read more

Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly.

Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly has a plan to deepen the faith lives of Catholic men

Aug 7, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

The Knights of Columbus has launched new initiatives to help Catholic laymen deepen their spiritual lives and find authentic Catholic... Read more

An estimated 200,000 people attended the pope's rosary in Fatima, Portugal, on Aug. 5, 2023.

10 of the most touching moments of World Youth Day 2023

Aug 7, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

There were so many beautiful moments during WYD in Lisbon. Here are some of the most memorable that may continue... Read more

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Ohioans go to the polls Tuesday for vote that could determine abortion laws

Aug 7, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Issue 1 would raise the threshold needed to adopt a constitutional amendment via ballot initiative from a simple majority to... Read more

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Pediatricians’ group affirms support for ‘gender-affirming’ care, calls for review of guidelines

Aug 7, 2023

By Daniel Payne

The American Academy of Pediatrics said its board of directors had voted to reaffirm its 2018 policy statement in support... Read more

The Blessed Mother gives the rosary to St. Dominic in the 18th-century painting by Andrea Barbiani of the Madonna with St. Dominic and St. Catherine of Siena in the Basilica di Santa Maria del Porto in Ravenna, Italy.

Dominicans pray nine-month novena ahead of September rosary pilgrimage

Aug 7, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Although the novena began in January, organizers are encouraging the faithful to pray the novena any time before it culminates... Read more

Sheet music.

Meet the women who penned the official songs for the National Eucharistic Congress

Aug 7, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

Diane Mahoney and Kathleen Pluth have had their musical compositions chosen out of many entries as the official theme song... Read more

The Transfiguration by Raphael. Public domain.

The Transfiguration of Jesus Christ: a gift to his closest followers

Aug 6, 2023

By Gretchen Siegel

In an Angelus address on March 20, 2011, Benedict XVI said the Transfiguration of Jesus prepared his apostles for the... Read more

Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in San Francisco.

Archbishop Cordileone: Chapter 11 bankruptcy for San Francisco ‘very likely’

Aug 5, 2023

By Daniel Payne

San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone on Friday revealed that it was “very likely” that the archdiocese would be filing for... Read more

Father Michael Trummer, left, and Andrew Hansen produced a documentary, "God is Alive," using two cameras and their cell phones.

New documentary chronicles faith and miracles in the Illinois heartland

Aug 5, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

A layman and a priest went on the road to film inspiring stories of faith about Catholics in their own... Read more

Michael Ham, 33, suffers from a rare form of muscular dystrophy. He wants his last trip to be a visit to the campus of EWTN to say “thank you” to Mother Angelica and to the network for their role in his life.

Man with muscular dystrophy to visit EWTN as his last wish

Aug 5, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Michael Ham wants his last trip to be a visit to the campus of EWTN to say “thank you” to... Read more

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Judge halts law that would restrict Illinois pro-life pregnancy centers 

Aug 4, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Crisis pregnancy centers had sued the state over the law, which they say limits their freedom of speech. Read more

Mark Houck talks to reporters outside the U.S. District courthouse in Philadelphia with his lawyers, Peter Breen (left), Brian McMonagle (right), and Andrew Bath (background) following his acquittal on two charges of violating the FACE Act, Jan. 30, 2023.

Acquitted pro-life activist Mark Houck announces run for Congress

Aug 4, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The pro-life activist said that his arrest last year played a part in his decision to run for Congress. Read more

The Love family at the Sanctuary of Fatima in Portugal, during WYD 2023.

Maryland family of 10 is making the most of their first World Youth Day

Aug 4, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Members of the Love family have immersed themselves in WYD 2023 festivities and say their large family has been “treated... Read more

Jim Caviezel.

Jim Caviezel to join rosary rally for ballot measure that could impact Ohio abortion vote

Organizers of the “Rosary Rally” in Cincinnati hope to encourage all Christians in Ohio to vote “Yes” on Issue 1... Read more