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Montana is the latest state to vote on abortion this fall
Montana on Tuesday became the ninth U.S. state to place a proposal on the November ballot to decide whether to... Read more
Plastic surgery expert expounds on insufficient evidence to justify trans surgeries for minors
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has said that research on surgery for adolescents with gender dysphoria “simply isn’t strong... Read more
2024 Democratic platform: What Catholics need to know
Delegates to the Democratic National Convention have approved a party platform that doubles down on support for abortion, IVF, and... Read more
Baltimore Orioles host first-ever ‘Faith Night’; players share ‘what God has done’
The event included a time of worship and praise with a live performance by Reach Worship, a group from a... Read more
Most migrants worldwide are Christian, study highlights
The Aug. 19 study found that in 2020, Christians made up an estimated 47% of all people living outside their... Read more
Federal courts rule in favor of transgender-identifying athletes in two states
In other states, the Biden administration’s expansion of Title IX regulations has suffered significant court losses in recent months. Read more
UPDATE: Cardinal Cupich invocation at DNC stirs disappointment among pro-life activists
Speaking before a packed house at the United Center in Chicago on Monday night, Cupich said Americans are regularly called... Read more
Catholic leaders to attend ‘groundbreaking’ forum on nuclear weapons in New Mexico
The “Forum on Nuclear Strategy: Disarmament and Deterrence in a Dangerous World” is set to take place on Saturday, Sept.... Read more
Phil Donahue, talk show pioneer and ‘lapsed Catholic’ who courted controversy, dies at 88
Phil Donahue, a self-described “lapsed Catholic” who reinvented the daytime television talk-show format, died Sunday at his home in New... Read more
A Catholic K–4 school for low-income students opens in Miami Archdiocese
The Little School, serving low-income and agricultural migrant families, is run by the De La Salle “Lasallian” Brothers. Read more
Rhode Island diocese ‘disappointed’ after Harris-Walz fundraiser at Catholic college
More than 300 attendees reportedly paid $1,000 to get in the door at the campus’ main administrative waterfront mansion on... Read more
Planned Parenthood mobilizes for Democratic convention in Chicago
Planned Parenthood Great Rivers said it was traveling to Chicago and performing free abortions and sterilization procedures in a mobile... Read more
Biden’s Title IX gender-identity protections have been blocked in 26 states: What to know
The new guidelines prohibit any policy that “prevents a person from participating in an education program or activity consistent with... Read more
New Father Flanagan film takes deeper look at famous founder of Boys Town
“Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story” documents Father Edward J. Flanagan’s unwavering commitment to caring for abandoned and... Read more
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd celebrates 70 years
The Montessori-inspired catechesis for young children founded by Sofia Cavalletti is celebrating 70 years since its founding. Read more
‘Courage’ a Catholic ministry for those with same-sex attraction, offers healing and support
The organization Courage International, which offers pastoral support for men and women who experience same-sex attraction, held its conference July... Read more
Father Mike Schmitz goes on tour, will speak on Eucharist in 4 cities
The popular Catholic priest and podcaster will be making stops in Columbus, Ohio; Akron, Ohio; Indianapolis; and St. Louis from... Read more
‘Exorcist Files’ podcast tells true stories, aims to raise awareness of ‘reality of evil’
“The Exorcist Files” features reenactments of the case files of Father Carlos Martins, an official exorcist on two continents and... Read more
Supreme Court rejects Biden administration request to partially enforce new Title IX rules
Several lower courts have already blocked the government’s more controversial new Title IX regulations concerning “gender identity.” Read more
Harris pushes child tax credit expansion at rally days after Vance makes similar proposal
Kristen Day of Democrats for Life welcomed the proposal but warned the Harris campaign has been “very pro-abortion.” Read more
