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U.S. ambassador to the Holy See talks about the role of faith in politics
Joe Donnelly recently sat down with Colm Flynn of EWTN News In Depth. Read more
Young podcaster emulates media priest Father Mike Schmitz with ‘Kid’s Bible in a Year’
Teddy Howell, 9, is the creator of a new podcast, launched March 12, that helps kids encounter the Lord in... Read more
UPDATE: Feds back off demand that Catholic hospital extinguish chapel candle
Federal government regulators backed off their demands that a Catholic hospital extinguish its chapel candle. Read more
A guide to the Christian — and Catholic — symbolism in King Charles III’s coronation
As the new monarch of England is crowned, the ceremony’s many symbols and traditions are rooted in history. Read more
Film about freedom activist Jimmy Lai surpasses 1 million YouTube views in under 2 weeks
“The Hong Konger” tells the story of the pro-democracy media billionaire who chose to publicly oppose China’s crackdown on the... Read more
Judge orders PA district to allow After School Satan Club to meet on school grounds
The preliminary injunction remains in effect until The Satanic Temple’s ACLU-backed lawsuit can be decided in court. Read more
Hartford Archdiocese asks Vatican to investigate possible eucharistic miracle
The archdiocese is appealing to the Vatican for guidance on how to proceed with its investigation of a possible eucharistic... Read more
EU Parliament criticized for displaying ‘vulgar’ depictions of Jesus and apostles
An art exhibit at the European Union’s Parliament building in Brussels, Belgium, has prompted criticism from conservative politicians in Italy. Read more
Archbishop Coakley: Respond with love to those with gender dysphoria without compromising truth
Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City in an interview this week called for responding to those experiencing gender dysphoria with... Read more
HHS orders Catholic hospital to snuff out chapel candle or lose its accreditation
A Catholic hospital system in Oklahoma is contesting federal officials’ demand that it must extinguish an enclosed tabernacle candle in... Read more
Shutdown of Jimmy Lai filmmaker’s TikTok account reversed after censorship outcry
The Acton Institute said its TikTok account was abruptly taken down on May 2 without explanation. Read more
Vermont rewrites law to offer assisted suicide to non-residents
Republican Gov. Phil Scott of Vermont signed a bill Tuesday allowing non-residents to avail themselves of the state’s assisted suicide... Read more
Utah’s bill protecting minors prompts porn site to block access to entire state
A Utah bill that is designed to prevent minors from accessing pornography online is set to go into effect on... Read more
Can religion help treat America’s loneliness epidemic? Surgeon general says yes
Loneliness is a risk factor for many serious, even deadly, health conditions, and the antidote is social connection like that... Read more
Oklahoma bishops applaud governor’s signing of bill prohibiting sex changes for minors
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a law Monday prohibiting gender reassignment surgery and hormone use for minors younger than 18... Read more
California teachers sue over policy that forces them to hide students’ gender preference
Two middle school teachers in California sued their school district April 27 over a policy they argue could force them... Read more
Advocates for persecuted Christians in Nigeria question U.S. report that portrays Fulani as victims
Advocates for persecuted Christians in Nigeria are criticizing a new report prepared by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. Read more
Our Lady of Fatima statue to tour Newark Archdiocese throughout May
One of only 13 copies in the world, the statue will leave its home at the Shrine of Fatima in... Read more
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Archbishop of military services condemns new rule allowing abortion at VA medical centers
Archbishop Timothy Broglio called the new VA rule on abortion and a DoD policy funding abortion travel “morally repugnant and... Read more
Pope Francis accepts retiring Providence Bishop Thomas Tobin’s resignation
Bishop Tobin is succeeded by Bishop Richard Henning, whom Pope Francis in November appointed as coadjutor bishop of Providence. Read more
