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Vatican appoints new administrator of Steubenville Diocese amid possible merger
The Vatican has removed Bishop Paul Bradley as apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Steubenville, the bishop revealed on Friday. Read more
San Diego Diocese files for bankruptcy to address sexual abuse claims
The Diocese of San Diego filed for bankruptcy on Thursday, the latest U.S. diocese to do so in response to... Read more
Update: U.S. bishops apologize to Indigenous Catholics, vow to address ‘unique cultural needs’
In a document on ministering to Native American Catholics the bishops write: “The Church recognizes that it has played a... Read more
Pope Francis’ ambassador conveys Holy Father’s enthusiasm for Eucharistic revival
“Pope Francis is united with us in his desire that people rediscover the power of the Eucharist,” Cardinal Christophe Pierre... Read more
Notre Dame religious liberty clinic backs lawsuit against church grant discrimination
The clinic’s amicus brief argues that “excluding religious organizations from generally available grant programs” both “violates the law and harms... Read more
Boston Celtics head coach, now in NBA finals, treasures his Catholic faith
A devout Catholic, Joe Mazzulla is in his second season as head coach for the Boston franchise. Here’s how he... Read more
Archbishop Broglio reminds bishops about Church teaching on transgenderism
Broglio’s remarks come less than a month after news broke that a woman identifying as a man was living a... Read more
‘The fight for life is far from over:’ Principled pro-life advocates, lawmakers uphold cause
Several leading pro-life advocates and lawmakers gathered in Washington for a Live Action press conference to underscore the violence of... Read more
U.S. bishops’ pro-life chair on opposition to abortion pill: It’s ‘because we love women’
The high court’s unanimous decision on Thursday found that the plaintiffs did not have legal standing to sue the U.S.... Read more
Democratic, Republican bills on IVF voted down in U.S. Senate
The Right to IVF Act, introduced by Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, failed 48-47 on Thursday, needing 60 votes... Read more
Eucharistic pilgrims go ‘to the heights’ at the top of the Rocky Mountains
At the Continental Divide last week, a priest held up the golden monstrance containing Jesus and blessed both halves of... Read more
In unanimous decision, SCOTUS rejects doctors’ challenge to abortion pill
The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously ruled against a physician-led challenge to the abortion drug mifepristone. Read more
Preservation group launches campaign to save New York churches from closure
The “Save Our Sacred Sites” campaign aims to save historic church buildings at risk of closure by the Diocese of... Read more
What is ‘green burial’ and does the Catholic Church allow it?
The practice of “green burials” is growing in popularity including at numerous Catholic cemeteries throughout the United States. Read more
The opening of St. Anthony’s tomb and the ‘Feast of the Tongue’
St. Anthony’s feast day is today, June 13, but you may not be aware that there’s another important day of... Read more
Southern Baptist Convention approves resolution opposing IVF
The Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the U.S., on Wednesday voted to approve a resolution opposing the... Read more
The nun in a tent: Meet the sister who’s following the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
Equipped with her car, a tent, and the “angels and saints in heaven,” Sister Mary Rose Chinn follows the online... Read more
Two court rulings deal blow, victory to U.S. transgender advocates
Two court rulings in Florida and Texas simultaneously dealt both a victory and a setback to transgender advocates in the... Read more
Foster parents sue Vermont after state revokes license for rejecting gender ideology
Vermont requires foster parents to affirm that they would support a child in his or her self-asserted gender identity and... Read more
U.S. bishops gear up for spring gathering in Louisville, Kentucky
During public sessions beginning June 13, the bishops will vote on whether to approve a draft document that contains a... Read more
