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Father Mike Schmitz preaches repentance at National Eucharistic Congress
The host of the popular “Bible in a Year” podcast called on the Catholics gathered in Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium... Read more
Bob Newhart, celebrated comedian and lifelong Catholic, dies at 94
The famous stand-up comic and actor said he went to Mass twice weekly and regularly thanked God for helping his... Read more
Diocese of Buffalo welcomes Gianna Emanuela Molla for events honoring her mother
Gianna Emanuela Molla was in attendance when the eighth pregnancy outreach center named after her mother was opened July 11... Read more
Elon Musk moves companies from California, blasts law that hides gender transition from parents
The law prohibits school districts from adopting policies that require parental notification if a child begins to identify as a... Read more
Catholics from across country meet in Indiana for National Eucharistic Congress
Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston, Minnesota, called the congress “a moment of unity” for the Church in the United States. Read more
Florida warns abortion amendment might ‘negatively affect’ state’s economy
The state Financial Impact Estimating Conference approved a “financial impact” statement to be placed on the ballot alongside the abortion... Read more
Oklahoma orders school board to rescind Catholic charter contract after court ruling
St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School would have been the first religious charter school in the nation, but in... Read more
Ohio priest apologizes for destroying hard drive containing possible child porn
Father Barry Stechschulte said he wanted to “address” and “apologize for” his involvement in a controversy surrounding a priest accused... Read more
Vance seeks to reassure social conservatives about their role in Republican Party
Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance promised social conservatives they will continue to have “a seat at the table” in the Republican... Read more
National Eucharistic Congress begins in Indianapolis: ‘We did this for you, Lord’
The Congress, which has drawn tens of thousands of people to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, is the first such... Read more
Spiritual tone at RNC heightened in wake of Trump assassination attempt
Invoking the presence and blessing of the Author of Life is usually limited to just the opening and closing prayers... Read more
American Catholic bishops award $10.5 million in grants from special collection money
The grants assist people throughout the world with disaster relief, ministry, pastoral projects, evangelization, and children's programs, among other needs. Read more
GOP vice presidential pick J.D. Vance on why he became Catholic
GOP vice presidential pick J.D. Vance says he “needed grace” and “needed to become a Catholic.” Read more
Possible Biden effort to reform Supreme Court, add term limits draws concern from the right
The president disclosed his plans for major reform during a Zoom call with the Congressional Progressive Caucus, according to sources. Read more
California parents sue governor over law banning notification of student gender identity
Nine parents, with the legal aid of the Texas-based nonprofit Liberty Justice Center, on Tuesday filed Chino Valley Unified School... Read more
Former Louisiana priest arrested on child pornography charges
Father Anthony Odiong was arrested for possession of child pornography in Florida, with the suspect also accused of multiple other... Read more
5 things you shouldn’t miss at the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress
The congress will have opportunities for attendees to take part in Eucharistic adoration, confession, liturgies, musical performances, and more. Read more
Anti-death penalty activists celebrate 200th death row exoneree: ‘Undoubtedly optimistic’
Catholic Mobilizing Network said in a press release that California prisoner Larry Roberts had become “the 200th death row exoneration... Read more
Listen to the musicians performing at the National Eucharistic Congress
As part of the celebrations, participants will take part in large-scale Revival Sessions, the capstone of each day of the... Read more
From cancer to healing: A pilgrim’s journey to the National Eucharistic Congress
Christina Wheatley is one of the 50,000-some pilgrims expected to attend the congress taking place from July 17–21 in Indianapolis. Read more
