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Haitian priest says conditions in country are ‘unacceptable, intolerable, and inconceivable’
Father Baudelaire Martial, CSC, said many parishes in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, including the city’s cathedral, have been forced to close due... Read more
Louisiana treasurer urges ban on Bank of America over alleged religious discrimination
The bank is disputing what it calls “factually incorrect” claims, pointing to what it says are its tens of thousands... Read more
Immigrant priests, New Jersey diocese sue U.S. State Department over visa delays
The priests argue that the reorganization of the visa process last year will subject them to lengthy delays when reapplying... Read more
American Society of Plastic Surgeons says it has not endorsed transgender surgery for teens
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has come out saying there is “considerable uncertainty” surrounding these surgical treatments. Read more
‘Catholics for Harris-Walz’ virtual event abruptly canceled
Catholic comedian Stephen Colbert, the host of “The Late Show” on CBS, was originally listed as one of the speakers... Read more
Montana ends parental consent requirement for minors getting abortions
The Montana Supreme Court said the parental consent for abortions law “violates the fundamental right of a minor to control... Read more
Notre Dame suspends men’s swim team for entire year over gambling scandal
A review “confirmed and expanded on our initial concerns about a deeply embedded team culture dismissive of Notre Dame’s standards... Read more
Arizona Supreme Court says state can use ‘unborn human’ in abortion vote explainer
Here’s a roundup of pro-life-related developments in the U.S. this week. Read more
The fascinating history of the feast of Mary’s assumption
This feast day is a relatively new one but the history of the holy day and the mystery behind it... Read more
Missouri’s pro-life leaders prepare to defeat ‘extreme’ pro-abortion ballot measure
If Amendment 3 passes in November, it would represent a significant turnaround after years of pro-life gains in the Midwestern... Read more
PHOTOS: This Catholic charity is boosting affordable housing with a prefab ‘pocket neighborhood’
Catholic Charities’ “Caritas Casitas” initiative consists of “a pocket neighborhood made up of 12 efficiency units designed to foster neighborly... Read more
Parents sue Colorado school for secretly facilitating daughter’s gender transition
A school counselor at Brighton High School secretly connected the 14-year-old girl with a transgender therapist. Read more
Hillbilly Thomists perform for sold-out show following release of fourth album
The musical group of Dominican friars made a stop at St. Francis Hall in Washington, D.C., as part of their... Read more
Catholic Charities appeals Wisconsin ruling blocking its religious tax exemption
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Superior argued caring for those in need is part of its religious mission. Read more
Number of Catholic priests for Nigerian diocese surpasses 400 with 23 new ordinations
The number of Catholic priests serving Nigeria’s Diocese of Nsukka has surpassed 400 following the ordination of 23 new priests... Read more
Cardinal Müller on EWTN: ‘Financial improprieties’ allegation is a ‘defamation strategy’
“They have no arguments against my ideology, and therefore they want to disavow or make defamation of my person,” Cardinal... Read more
American support for euthanasia based on ‘false dichotomy,’ Catholic researcher says
A poll found that 71% support legalized euthanasia in the U.S., but Dr. Scott French believes Americans’ support for euthanasia... Read more
Will a Buffalo Catholic church become a mosque? Here’s what to know
The Diocese of Buffalo sold the former St. Ann’s Church and Shrine to a group associated with the local Downtown... Read more
Oklahoma school board rescinds contract for Catholic charter school
In late June the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled against the school’s establishment and ordered the Statewide Virtual Charter School Board... Read more
Arizona’s pro-abortion measure will appear on November ballot
“The Arizona Abortion Access Act is on the ballot as Proposition 139!” Arizona for Abortion Access announced on its Facebook... Read more
