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U.S. Catholics fund replacement for cathedral bell destroyed in atomic bombing of Nagasaki
Ahead of the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, U.S. Catholics helped fund the replacement of... Read more
New film ‘Reagan’ aims to unite, Catholic actor says
The new biopic “Reagan” hits the theaters on Aug. 30, starring Dennis Quaid and Catholic actor David Henrie, who portrays... Read more
Chicago pregnancy center vandalized as Democratic National Convention closes
Security cameras allegedly captured four vandals in the act of splattering red paint on the pregnancy center’s entrance and painting... Read more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspends campaign, urges voters to elect Donald Trump
Kennedy said the Democratic Party has “departed so dramatically on the core values that I grew up with.” Read more
Can I get a vasectomy? Here’s what the Catholic Church teaches
Each year an estimated 500,000 men in the U.S. choose vasectomies. Most who do so are middle-aged and married —... Read more
Nebraska voters will consider dueling pro-life and pro-abortion amendments in November
One proposal would constitutionally enshrine the state’s current pro-life protections, and the other would enshrine a constitutional “right” to abortion. Read more
Planned Parenthood accused of violating tax-exempt status with abortion van at DNC
The abortion giant offered free abortions and vasectomies to residents and visitors in Chicago as the 2024 Democratic National Convention... Read more
Tens of thousands of migrant youth unaccounted for; U.S. government fears many being trafficked
An audit by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has revealed that there are tens of thousands of migrant children... Read more
With abortion on the ballot in 9 states, pro-life supporters ‘need to be engaged,’ leader says
Abortion is currently on the ballot in Montana, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, South Dakota, Missouri, New York, Maryland, Florida, and potentially... Read more
Results of medical exam build case for ‘incorrupt’ body of Sister Wilhelmina, bishop says
Bishop James Johnston last year commissioned a team of medical experts to examine the body of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, OSB. Read more
Catholic archbishop defends Ukrainian ban on Russian Orthodox Church activities
The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church said Russia has used the Russian Orthodox Church “as a tool of... Read more
Head of Planned Parenthood, abortion advocates speak at Democratic National Convention
The 2024 Democratic National Convention highlighted the issue of abortion with several pro-abortion advocates speaking at the Aug. 19–22 event... Read more
Survey shows 28% of U.S. parishes have Spanish-language Masses
A first-of-its-kind study by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) shows that 28% of parishes in the country offer... Read more
Activists sue Canada to expand euthanasia law to cover those with mental illness
Dying With Dignity Canada claims the Canadian government is discriminating against those who are mentally ill. Read more
South Carolina ACLU asks court to allow interview of death row inmate before execution
Although every state imposes restrictions on media access to inmates, South Carolina is “the only state that bans this category... Read more
New poll: Florida could become first state to defeat abortion amendment
A new poll now suggests that defeating the Florida abortion amendment could reverse the momentum in the national abortion fight. Read more
Why the Queenship of Mary matters
The Catholic Church annually celebrates the feast of the Queenship of Mary on Aug. 22. Read more
Democrats for Life leader says party has left them
Kristen Day of Democrats for Life of America denounced the pro-abortion stand of her party, saying: “We are the real... Read more
Sainthood cause advances for Eileen O’Connor, laywoman and mystic
O’Connor, who at the age of 3 suffered from a debilitating spinal injury, accomplished much during her 28 years of... Read more
89-year-old death camp survivor convicted for pro-life protest faces jail time
The seven defendants in the case were found guilty for their involvement in a “blockade of a reproductive health care... Read more
