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Pastor urges faithful to pray for vandal who defaced church: ‘That’s being a Christian’
Father Timothy Furlow offered prayers for the man who vandalized his church, saying: “What I really want is for him... Read more
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Biden administration tightening asylum system to stop national security threats
The Biden administration said a proposed rule will “enhance operational flexibility” and help the Department of Homeland Security. Read more
Downgrading marijuana’s danger level: What Catholics should know
Marijuana usage remains a controversial topic among many people of faith, including Catholics. Here’s what you need to know. Read more
Louisiana parishioners stop teen armed with rifle from entering first Communion Mass
Quick action by alert parishioners and local police are credited with averting a tragedy at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church... Read more
Crown restored to Marian statue at Michigan parish after missing for 44 years
“It’s about time she got it back,” the sacristan said after finding the long-lost crown for the parish’s Immaculata statue... Read more
Mother’s Day 2024: 12 Catholic quotes on the beauty of motherhood
Here are 12 quotes from saints and Catholic figures on the beauty and significance of motherhood. Read more
‘The Chosen’ star Jonathan Roumie urges Catholic University grads to emulate Christ
Roumie headlined the commencement ceremony for CUA graduates held on the lawn of the Basilica of the National Shrine of... Read more
Apostolate champions care of creation and souls in support of Catholics in rural areas
Built on Archbishop Edwin O’Hara’s vision and philosophy of Catholic rural life, the apostolate continues his legacy of helping the... Read more
Tabernacle untouched at Oklahoma parish hit by powerful tornado
Father Emmanuel Nduka, who pastors three local churches including St. Mary’s, told CNA that the tabernacle’s survival served as a... Read more
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Bishop Paprocki: Biden mocks Catholic faith by invoking Christ in pro-abortion message
Biden, who is the country’s second Catholic president, made the sign of the cross at an abortion rally in Tampa,... Read more
New bishop ordained in Portland, Maine: A Franciscan shepherd for the people
Bishop James Ruggieri, 56, is known for driving a food truck to homeless people when he was a pastor in... Read more
South Carolina to ban sex-change treatments on minors
The “Help Not Harm” bill prohibits health providers from performing sex-change surgeries or hormonal treatments on minors. Read more
House antisemitism bill raises concerns over use of Bible verses, free speech
The legislation would apply the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism as the standard for enforcing federal discrimination laws. Read more
Washington state asks court to force Seattle Archdiocese to comply with abuse inquiry
The attorney general’s office said it had sent subpoenas to Washington’s three Catholic bishoprics but that the Seattle Archdiocese “refused... Read more
The miracle that led to the canonization of St. Damien De Veuster
In 2008, the Congregation for the Causes of Saints ruled that a Hawaiian woman’s cure from cancer was a miracle... Read more
First Catholic college in South Carolina to open in fall 2024
Rosary College in Greenville, South Carolina, will open as a two-year liberal arts college. Read more
Class of ’24: Commencement speakers range from ‘The Chosen’ actor to a Catholic cardinal
Catholic actor Jonathan Roumie, Cardinal Stephen Chow of Hong Kong, and Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs will address... Read more
Cyberattack on largest Catholic hospital chain in the U.S. disrupts care
Ascension Health, the largest chain of Catholic hospitals in the U.S. is investigating a cyberattack that has affected “access to... Read more
Department of Justice goes after pro-life former Rep. Fortenberry again
Federal prosecutors refiled charges against pro-life former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry in relation to allegations that he made false statements to... Read more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorses unrestricted abortion ‘even if it’s full term’
“My belief is that we should leave it to the woman, we shouldn’t have government involved,” Kennedy said on an... Read more
