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Bill to ‘put the parent in the conversation’ on gender issues passes Virginia House
“Sage’s Law” would require school officials to defer to parents when a student claims to be transgender. Read more
Former Priests for Life officials call for Pavone to step down
Two former officials of Priests for Life are calling for laicized priest Frank Pavone to step down as national director. Read more
Diocese of Phoenix hits the streets to evangelize during Super Bowl LVII week
Volunteers are setting up outside the arena to hand out sacramentals like rosaries and miraculous medals, in addition to informational... Read more
U.S. Catholic school growth slows after two years of notable increases, data show
The NCEA reported that Catholic school enrollment grew by 0.3% last year but remains lower than pre-pandemic levels. Read more
Priest charged for praying for free speech in U.K. abortion clinic ‘buffer zone’
Police charged the Catholic priest with “intimidating service users” of the abortion clinic. Read more
Archbishop Chaput: Only worthy agenda for synod is one given to us by Jesus in the Gospels
ACI Prensa recently interviewed Archbishop Charles J. Chaput about the controversies and confusion that have arisen around the Synodal Path. Read more
GOP-created panel’s first hearing on ‘weaponization’ of government draws fire from Democrats
A former FBI agent told members of a new House panel that she left the agency after she believes it... Read more
FBI retracts leaked document orchestrating investigation of Catholics
The FBI says it is retracting a leaked document published on the internet Feb. 8. Read more
Only 1 in 3 Catholic parents think it’s very important their children share their faith, survey finds
In total, 65% of Catholics said it was either extremely, very, or somewhat important for their children to hold their... Read more
Federal judge: Constitution may still protect abortion, despite Dobbs
Despite the U.S. Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade, a federal judge is claiming that the 13th Amendment... Read more
As Pavone misconduct allegations mount, Amarillo Diocese maintains silence
Two women have accused Frank Pavone, national director of the pro-life organization Priests for Life, of sexual harassment, according to... Read more
Pope Francis in video message: Human trafficking ‘disfigures’ human dignity
To commemorate the World Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human Trafficking, Pope Francis called on young people to affirm... Read more
Christian leaders in Syria call for an end to ‘unjust’ sanctions that they say hamper aid to the needy
Three prominent Christian leaders in Syria issued a joint letter Tuesday calling for an end to sanctions against Syria. Read more
State Department official: ‘After careful review’ Nigeria to remain off religious freedom watch list
A U.S. State Department official told EWTN that “after careful review” Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has decided not to... Read more
Ukrainian Catholics will now celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25 in a shift toward the West
The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church announced Monday that it is switching its fixed-date religious celebrations to match the Gregorian calendar. Read more
New auxiliary bishop appointed in Diocese of El Paso immigrated to U.S. from Philippines
Bishop-elect Anthony Celino, who currently serves as pastor of St. Raphael Parish in East El Paso and is the diocese’s... Read more
Denver Archdiocese says fired lesbian teacher violated contract
A teacher at a Catholic school in Denver was fired after the archdiocese learned of her same-sex relationship, which violated... Read more
Biden tells Congress to codify Roe, pass LGBTQ protections
President Joe Biden called on Congress to codify Roe v. Wade and pass legislation banning discrimination based on a person’s... Read more
Guess who’s coming to the State of the Union? Pro-life hero and target of Biden Justice Department Mark Houck
Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Scott Perry invited pro-life advocate and recently exonerated Catholic father of seven Mark Houck to be his... Read more
Democrats invite pro-abortion guests to State of the Union
Several Democratic congressmen have invited pro-abortion activists as their guests for President Joe Biden’s second State of the Union address... Read more
