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African National Eucharistic Congress ‘sparking hope’ for revival
Among the many pilgrims to this year’s Congress was a 25-person delegation from the Diocese of St. Thomas in the... Read more
Here’s how many American pilgrims are headed to World Youth Day in Lisbon
Pope Francis will be joining the pilgrims at World Youth Day Aug. 1–6, which has the theme “Mary arose and... Read more
After latest Oklahoma execution, Archbishop Coakley calls for death penalty abolition
Convicted murderer Jemaine Cannon, 51, was executed by lethal injection on Thursday morning at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. Read more
Retired priest in Diocese of Richmond accused of sex abuse against a minor
Father Walter Lewis was immediately removed ministry, the diocese said. Read more
UPDATED: Which U.S. dioceses have declared bankruptcy? Here’s a map
More than two dozen U.S. dioceses, including two in U.S. overseas territories, have entered into bankruptcy proceedings, the vast majority... Read more
Baltimore archbishop issues guidelines for Catholic LGBT ministries
Parish LGBT ministries must welcome people with true discipleship, Archbishop William Lori says in new guidance on ministry to LGBT... Read more
Father Allan Travers: The one-game pitcher who might have saved the Detroit Tigers
The only priest to ever pitch in the major leagues holds the American League record for most hits allowed in... Read more
Western Pennsylvania diocese invites Ukrainian refugees to visit — and permanently stay
The initiative, funded by Catholic Charities, is being led by Greensburg Diocese’s Bishop Larry Kulick in partnership with Archbishop Borys... Read more
Pro-life diaper company releases ad celebrating ‘every miracle from God’
“While so many companies are promoting what is wrong, we choose to celebrate what is right,” the EveryLife ad says. Read more
Vermont snowboard coach sues school officials after being fired for transgender comments
Bloch was fired on Feb. 9, just one day after he had a brief conversation with two students about the... Read more
Massachusetts pregnancy centers form alliance in face of campaign against them
The Pregnancy Care Alliance was created in April in part as a response to attacks on pro-life clinics and political... Read more
‘My mission is to form saints,’ speaker at National Black Catholic Congress says
Father Josh Johnson joined thousands of participants at a conference that celebrates Black Catholics and seeks to better understand their... Read more
Just announced: See who’s speaking at the National Eucharistic Congress in 2024
As part of the National Eucharistic Revival, the gathering will be held July 17–21, 2024, and is expected to draw... Read more
U.S. bishops announce where millions of dollars in charitable donations are going
These donations "bring faith, hope, and love to people in despair, often in some of the most harsh and remote... Read more
North Carolina woman files lawsuit in wake of gender transition surgery as a teen
Prisha (Abigail) Mosley is suing the therapists, doctors, and medical facilities who facilitated her medicalized gender transition when she was... Read more
Human trafficking by the numbers: New reports estimate millions of daily victims
Recent reports from the U.S. State Department, anti-human trafficking groups, and other global leaders focus on the serious problems of... Read more
Kansas begins to implement state-funded ‘Alternatives to Abortion’ program
In spite of the Kansas governor’s veto, the program has been enacted and will fund pregnancy resource centers, maternity homes,... Read more
Louisiana lawmakers override veto, will ban sex changes for kids
Rep. Gabe Firment, the primary sponsor of the legislation, said in a statement that the override is a “huge win”... Read more
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U.S. bishops’ report on clergy abuse: ‘Encouraging’ trends underscore need for reform
Though the abuse allegations continue to fall year over year, the report noted that numerous dioceses came up short in... Read more
With new law, it’s easier than ever to get a late-term abortion in Maine
Maine now has some of the most extreme abortion laws in the nation. Read more
