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CPAC panelists sound alarm amid transgender-related parental rights battles
The president of the American Principles Project, Terry Schilling, warned that the “transgender industry” is waging a “war on families.” Read more
Art as a leap of faith: Kansas artist quits job to paint murals to revitalize parish
Mattie Karr took a leap of faith into full-time sacred art beginning with two 15-foot-tall triptychs of the descent of... Read more
Texas attorney general targets Catholic nonprofit, alleges it facilitates illegal immigration
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is trying to shut down a Catholic nonprofit organization in El Paso. Read more
Cardinal Dolan on St. Patrick’s funeral: ‘We don’t do FBI checks on people who want to be buried’
Cardinal Timothy Dolan applauded priests at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for deciding not to celebrate Mass when a crowd acted with... Read more
Over 100 relics of Christ, Holy Family, saints to be displayed at New Jersey parish
An exhibit that includes more than 100 relics of Jesus Christ, the Holy Family, and numerous saints will be exhibited... Read more
Pro-life scholars challenge study that claims abortion pills are ‘safe’ and ‘effective’
Several pro-life scholars are pushing back on a recently published study that claims abortion pills are “safe” and “effective.” Read more
Catholic prison ministry makes good use of large donation of Bible study materials
Working with a Catholic lay group called Kolbe Prison Ministries, Jerry Trzeciak leads three-day retreats for inmates. Read more
Education initiative seeks to bolster Catholic schools with ‘treasury’ of Church’s tradition
The Institute for the Transformation of Catholic Education was founded at the Catholic University of America in October 2021. Read more
Alabama Supreme Court rules that frozen embryos are children under state law
State's wrongful death act applies to all children "regardless of their location." Read more
Texas priest arrested over allegation of sexual misconduct with minor
Brownsville Bishop Daniel Flores said in a statement last week that diocesan officials had received an allegation against Father Fernando... Read more
Archbishop Vigneron rallies Catholics to engage in a spiritual ‘campaign’ this Lent
The chief shepherd of the Archdiocese of Detroit kicked off a season of penitence and fasting during Ash Wednesday Mass... Read more
‘Guadalupe: Mother of Humanity’ opens Feb. 22 in U.S. theaters
The film, shot in four countries, opens with fictionalized recreations of the five apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Guadalupe... Read more
New wilderness program for seminarians promises to ‘strengthen faith and brotherhood’
Wyoming Catholic College now offers backcountry treks for seminarians from dioceses across the country. Read more
Diocese of Rapid City announces death of Bishop Peter Muhich
The bishop had entered hospice earlier in the week. Read more
St. Patrick’s Cathedral offers reparation Mass after ‘scandalous’ funeral for trans activist
On Saturday, Father Enrique Salvo, the pastor of St. Patrick’s, responded to the “outrage over the scandalous behavior” after the... Read more
New series hopes to inspire Catholic parents to ‘fully embrace their vocation’
A new series called “The Catholic Parent” helps parents embrace their role as the primary educators of the faith for... Read more
UPDATE: Irreverent funeral service at St. Patrick's Cathedral for trans activist sparks outcry
The Feb. 15 funeral service was held for Cecilia Gentili, a high-profile trans activist and sex-worker advocate. Read more
New York Times reports Trump backs 16-week abortion ban; campaign pushes back
The New York Times is reporting that former President Donald Trump has told advisers he would support a national ban... Read more
Blessed Mother statue at D.C.’s National Shrine vandalized
The statue, located on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, appeared to have... Read more
Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex marriage
Greece this week legalized same-sex marriage at the national level, becoming the first officially Orthodox Christian country to do so. Read more
