US News
U.S. religious freedom watchdog’s new appointments include three Catholics
The USCIRF is a government organization that reviews violations of religious freedom around the world and makes policy recommendations. Read more
Here’s what Pope Francis said in his ‘60 Minutes’ interview
The pope spoke with “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell at the Vatican via a Spanish translator. Read more
Jim Wahlberg on new film and powerful conversion: Mother Teresa ‘was sent there for me’
“Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist” is a new film co-produced by Jim Wahlberg that helps viewers rediscover the... Read more
Nearly one-third of U.S. states now require age verification for porn sites
A total of 16 U.S. states have passed and/or will soon enact laws that order porn websites to verify that... Read more
And they’re off! National Eucharistic Pilgrimage routes begin with Holy Spirit-powered send-offs
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage began on Pentecost Sunday with Masses, processions, and prayers a renewal of Eucharistic devotion in the... Read more
Over 1,000 attend Washington, D.C., Eucharistic procession despite rain
The Catholic Information Center’s second annual Eucharistic procession drew participation from priests, nuns, and laypeople from the area. Read more
What is the Holy Spirit like?
A user’s guide to understanding the Holy Spirit as the Church celebrates Pentecost. Read more
Hospice and palliative care: A look at ‘absolutely vital’ end-of-life support
In contrast to assisted suicide and euthanasia, services such as palliative care and end-of-life hospice care seek to uphold the... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Cardinal Tagle as special envoy to National Eucharistic Congress
The Vatican announced Saturday that the pope has appointed Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle,as his special envoy to the National... Read more
The longest and grandest of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimages: A look at the Serra Route
The Serra Route pilgrims will walk over 2,000 miles — across the Golden Gate Bridge, the Rocky Mountains in Colorado,... Read more
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage: Don’t miss these stops on the St. Juan Diego Route
The St. Juan Diego Route will start at the southern tip of Texas with a Pentecost Mass hosted by the... Read more
Nebraska bishop shares mental illness story, offers message of hope
Bishop James Conley of the Diocese of Lincoln shared in a May 16 letter about his experience with mental illness... Read more
Maryland Republican Senate candidate Larry Hogan backs codifying Roe
Hogan endorsed the plan to codify Roe in an interview with the New York Times, which was published on Thursday,... Read more
California governor: Pope Francis told me he was ‘proud’ of state’s death penalty moratorium
No one has been executed in California since 2006, due in part to a moratorium beginning in 2019 that Newsom... Read more
Movie on Blessed Carlo Acutis and his love for the Eucharist opens this weekend
“Eucharistic Miracles: The Heartbeat of Heaven” about Blessed Carlo Acutis and the Eucharistic miracles he studied is showing in theaters... Read more
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage: When is it passing through your town?
The stops include shrines, cathedrals, parishes, cultural sites, and parks. Read more
Catholic pilgrimages in the United States: a new renaissance?
This weekend, the longest Catholic pilgrimages ever organized in the United States — possibly the world — will commence on... Read more
Harrison Butker supported by Kansas City bishop, prominent Catholics amid speech backlash
Butker, 28, who has been outspoken about his Catholic faith during his career, received backlash for sharing his views on... Read more
California teacher fired for religious beliefs gets six-figure payout in court
After refusing to comply with a preferred pronoun rule, Jessica Tapia was fired by the Jurupa Unified School District from... Read more
Pope Francis says conservative critics have a ‘suicidal attitude’
The full interview, conducted April 24, will air as part of “60 Minutes” on May 19 from 7-8 p.m. ET... Read more
