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Global fertility rates: Here’s how majority-Catholic countries rank against rest of world
Catholic populations have for years been associated with high fertility rates — but that has changed. Read more
New study suggests rampant ‘cafeteria Catholicism’
Few Catholics are in full agreement with Church teaching on abortion, euthanasia, and the death penalty. Read more
Catholic Charities to open ‘Compassion Corner’ to serve homeless, poor in Pittsburgh
The nonprofit charity group is renovating a former office building located in downtown Pittsburgh to provide services, programs, and a... Read more
Catholic Olympic swimmer awarded presidential Medal of Freedom
Katie Ledecky, Olympic swimmer, devout Catholic, and winner of 10 Olympic medals, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Friday. Read more
New York attorney general sues pregnancy centers over abortion pill reversal statements
Letitia James in her filing alleged that there is “no competent and reliable scientific evidence” to support the abortion pill... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new bishop of Burlington, Vermont
Vermont priest John McDermott was named bishop after serving as administrator of the Burlington Diocese since October of last year. Read more
‘Love of neighbor at a global scale’: Dioceses launch faith-driven environmental programs
As part of the Pope Francis-led effort to make ecological care a priority for the global Church, dioceses across the... Read more
Not all Catholic AI bots are creepy: Some new tools for learning about the faith
In the past year or so, several online AI tools have been released that generate authoritative-sounding answers about Catholic teaching... Read more
Special remembrance of Baltimore bridge collapse victims to take place on National Maritime Day
Bishop Brendan Cahill is inviting Catholics throughout the United States to join the “National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for... Read more
From the Washington Post to the Maronite convent: Meet Mother Marla Marie
“I wanted to be a journalist to spread the truth,” Mother Marla said of her time at the Washington Post.... Read more
Columbia’s Catholic chaplain: Campus protests were pushed by ‘explicitly communist’ outsiders
According to Father Roger Landry, nearly half of the approximately 300 protesters arrested at Columbia University were non-student activists. Read more
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Jesuit priest for work with youth
Boyle, ordained a priest in 1984, founded Homeboy Industries in 1992 while pastor of Dolores Mission, a Catholic church and... Read more
The prayer of a holy journalist before dying for the freedom of the Catholic press
World Press Freedom Day is celebrated every May 3, drawing attention to the importance of free and independent news media. Read more
Chicago priest blesses same-sex ‘spouses,’ says Fiducia Supplicans allows it
Father Joseph Williams, the pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish near downtown Chicago, is seen in an April 22... Read more
Florida issues emergency rules to combat Biden abortion ‘misinformation’
The rules establish guidance for lifesaving measures and clarify that certain procedures are not considered abortion and remain legal. Read more
What is causing our fertility crisis? Catholic experts weigh in
The 2023 American fertility rate fell to 54.4 births per 1,000 women, which is the lowest in recorded history. Read more
Trump polls ahead of Biden among Catholic voters with shift in Hispanic vote
Overall, Pew has Trump leading by only 1% among the general voter population. His support among Catholics, however, shows signs... Read more
Walk to Mary pilgrimage brings thousands to ‘grounds where Mary appeared’
Thousands will come together on May 4 to walk the 21-mile pilgrimage that ends at the National Shrine of Our... Read more
Pro-life roundup: Here’s what happened with abortion at the state level this week
Here’s a look at what’s happening in the states with abortion-related legislation and policies. Read more
Archdiocese of Baltimore concludes traumatic ‘listening sessions’ around restructuring plan
Hundreds of Catholic residents of Baltimore packed the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen Tuesday evening to give their reactions to... Read more
