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Catholic priests form band to raise money for Texas pregnancy centers
The band is comprised of Fathers David Michael Moses, Victor Perez, Kevin Lenius, Max Carson, Mike Elsner, and Armando Alejandro. Read more
U.S. State Department acknowledges possible misuse of funds to promote atheism
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul is demanding the State Department disclose how much it knew about a pro-atheist... Read more
Texas religious sisters care for their ‘sisters in Christ’ on death row
The Sisters of Mary Morning Star regularly visit a group of women on death row, the majority of whom have... Read more
Weightlifting champion puts barbell to the side for a new journey — the priesthood
Will Heller, a 21-year-old from Toledo, Ohio, is a two-time Junior National Medalist and All American and a state record... Read more
Religious sister speaks to 6,000 at National Eucharistic Congress about mental health
Sister Josephine Garrett’s breakout session on mental health attracted en estimated 6,000 people at the National Eucharistic Congress. Read more
John Michael Talbot’s latest album ‘Late Have I Loved You’ inspired by near-death experience
The singer-songwriter says a powerful near-death experience in 2017 changed his life and inspired his new album. Read more
Pregnancy center sues California attorney general for ‘attack’ on free exercise of religion
Here’s a roundup of pro-life-related developments in the U.S. this week. Read more
Pope Francis acknowledges conference for ‘LGBT Catholics’
Pope Francis this week said he is “united in prayer” with those participating in a conference for Catholics who identify... Read more
All-boys, scholarship-funded Jesuit Catholic school to open in Cincinnati
With the help of state scholarships and private donors, Xavier Jesuit Academy will open this August, reviving a building that... Read more
California bishops urge officials to place homeless in mental health, housing programs
“The greatest travesty would be for those whose camps are removed to be then left in this hot climate without... Read more
Bill to expand child tax credit to $2,000 fails in Senate
The measure would increase the IRS child tax credit from the current amount of $1,600 to $2,000 per child in... Read more
Disabled Texas woman will not be denied food and water — for now — after judge’s order
Margaret “Margo” Naranjo, 28, suffered severe brain damage in a 2020 car accident. Read more
Catholic bishops around the world demand IOC formal apology for ‘blasphemous’ Olympic opening
Global cardinals and bishops decried the “grotesque” depiction of the Last Supper at the Games’ opening ceremony, calling for repudiation... Read more
Study on priest and religious student debt finds it can be a barrier to vocations
The researchers found that a discerning person’s student debt can be a barrier, as some choose on their own not... Read more
Three more pro-life activists sentenced under FACE Act
James Zastrow, Eva Zastrow, and Paul Place were sentenced to 90 days in home detention and three years of probation... Read more
U.S. telecom company pulls Olympics ads following Last Supper parody
The drag-queen-led parody of the Last Supper featured during the opening ceremonies of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games sparked outrage... Read more
Catholic archbishop prays for ‘peace, healing, and justice’ after UK stabbing attack
Three children died in the stabbing attack, which occurred at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the northwest English town... Read more
Oklahoma asks state high court to force school board to cancel Catholic charter contract
The Oklahoma Supreme Court earlier this summer ruled against the establishment of St. Isidore of Seville Virtual Charter School. Read more
Abortion makes men ‘more free,’ Pete Buttigieg says
Pro-life advocates reacting to Pete Buttigieg’s comments said he put his finger on a problem with abortion: sex without responsibility. Read more
Laws to protect children from online exploitation passed by Senate
The bills, titled the Kids Online Safety Act and the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act, passed the Senate... Read more
