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Seal of Confession under attack? Delaware, Vermont bills draw Catholic criticism

Mar 9, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

The proposed requirement would be practically “nearly impossible to meet” for Catholic clergy, the Diocese of Wilmington has said. Read more

Classroom in a Catholic school.

Newman Guide expands to include K-12 and more in ‘faithful Catholic’ school guide

Mar 9, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Starting in April, the Cardinal Newman Society’s “Newman Guide” will include K–12 schools, home-school programs, and graduate programs. Read more

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EWTN News and Franciscan University to host journalism conference on ‘post-truth world’

Mar 8, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

The conference, titled “Journalism in a Post-Truth World,” will focus on the mission of Catholics in the journalistic and media... Read more

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Oklahoma voters reject marijuana legalization

Mar 8, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

State Question 820, which would have legalized the consumption of marijuana for adults 21 and over, was put before Oklahoma... Read more

More than 100,000 people attended the papal Mass in Juba, according to local authorities.

10 things to know from the latest survey on the Catholic Church today

Mar 8, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Here are the most important takeaways from a study on the state of the Catholic Church today. Read more

A Traditional Latin Mass.

Steubenville bishop bans Latin Mass at Franciscan University, effective immediately

Mar 7, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Bishop Jeffrey Monforton of the Diocese of Steubenville ordered an immediate end to the Latin Mass on Franciscan University’s campus. Read more

The lethal injection room at California's San Quentin State Prison.

California bishops to visit death row inmates at San Quentin

Mar 7, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

A group of Catholic bishops will visit San Quentin Prison’s death row inmates on Tuesday. Read more

First Care, a pro-life pregnancy center in Minneapolis, was vandalized March 3, 2023.

Abortion activists smash windows at Minnesota pregnancy clinic that provides free diapers

Mar 6, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Vandals smashed the windows of a pro-life pregnancy center in Minneapolis and spray-painted it with graffiti in the middle of... Read more

Undamaged trees surround St. Joseph Church in Vanderburgh County, which lost its roof to a severe storm that moved through the area March 3, 2023.

Wind rips roof off historic Indiana Catholic church

Mar 6, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

Father Gene Schroeder, the church’s pastor, told CNA that the roof came off shortly after a funeral took place in... Read more

Chris Rock performing in 2017

In Netflix special, Chris Rock likens abortion to hiring a hitman, echoing Pope Francis

Mar 6, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

During his March 4 special the comedian, who is known for courting controversy, turned to an issue that most celebrities... Read more

Theodore McCarrick.

McCarrick denies sex abuse charges in telephone interview

Mar 6, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

For the first time since criminal court proceedings began against him, Theodore McCarrick spoke publicly about allegations that he abused... Read more

Harrison Butker and Cardinal Raymond Burke after Butker broke the Kansas City Chiefs’s field goal record in the 2022-2023 season.

Exclusive: Harrison Butker’s advice on how to be a saint

Mar 5, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is a champion on the field and in the spiritual life. Read more

The campus of the University of Notre Dame.

‘Abortion doula’ at Notre Dame speaker series adds to Catholic concern

Mar 4, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

Critics say the series conflicts with university policy requiring the presentation of Catholic teaching at such events. Read more

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Does ChatGPT get Catholics? Check out this Jesuit/Dominican rap battle

Mar 4, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

CNA digs into ChatGPT’s Catholic arsenal. Read more

Archbishop José H. Gomez places the Book of Gospels and a cross on the coffin of Bishop David O'Connell before leading a procession at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, in downtown Los Angeles on March 3, 2023.

‘We know that he’s in heaven’: Thousands gather for funeral of Bishop David O’Connell in Los Angeles

Mar 3, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

“Bishop Dave,” as he was affectionately known, was remembered as a “friend of Jesus” and the poor. Read more

Bishop Thomas Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois, speaks with EWTN's Raymond Arroyo on "The World Over with Raymond Arroyo" on March 2, 2023.

Bishop Paprocki, Archbishop Naumann speak out in support of Traditional Latin Mass goers in their dioceses

Mar 3, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The two U.S. prelates spoke on EWTN’s “The World Over with Raymond Arroyo” March 2. Read more

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Decline in vocations to the priesthood is worse where priests serve larger flocks, report says

Mar 3, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

The study found that there are fewer new vocations in large dioceses where priests do not have a chance to... Read more

Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Republican House members introduce the "Parents Bill of Rights" Thursday.

Republicans introduce ‘Bill of Rights’ to give parents a voice in education of their children

Mar 3, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The resolution is meant to bolster parental rights in the public education system with a new set of federal standards... Read more

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Michigan priest sentenced to prison for sexual abuse of second-grader

Mar 2, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

A priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit has been sentenced for the rape of an elementary student at the Catholic... Read more

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Holy Communion from the chalice reintroduced in the UK: What about the U.S.?

Mar 2, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

The bishops of England and Wales announced that the distribution of holy Communion from the chalice during Mass will resume... Read more