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National Catholic Prayer Breakfast speakers highlight joy and sacrifice of the Christian life
Bishop William Byrne Byrne of Springfield, Massachusetts, delivered the keynote address on the need for greater participation in the Christian... Read more
Carmelite nuns move from New York to Florida in pursuit of ‘silence and solitude’
“Prayerful greetings from sunny Florida!” a February message on the religious community’s website said. Read more
Florida abortion amendment would aid ‘unscrupulous’ providers, Catholic doctor says
The Florida attorney general last year asked the state Supreme Court to block a proposed amendment that would enshrine abortion... Read more
Pro-life groups ask Congress to ‘intervene’ in disposal of aborted baby bodies
The secular pro-life group Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising (PAAU) originally obtained the remains of the aborted babies in March 2022. Read more
Lent 2024: Catholic resources to help you grow in your faith
This list of Catholic resources can help you grow closer to the Lord this Lenten season. Read more
Pediatric pushback on ‘trans kids’ treatments
Youth who identify as a gender other than their biological sex have high rates of mental health issues, the American... Read more
House advances resolution to increase sanctions on Nigeria over persecution of Christians
Sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith, the resolution would call on the Biden administration to designate Nigeria a “country of particular... Read more
Catholic Charities seeks donations to offer help amid California flooding, mudslides
After four straight days of heavy rain ended on Wednesday, some parts of the L.A. metro area, such as Bel... Read more
Virginia bishops warn of ‘deadly harm’ in new assisted suicide bill
The bishops’ statement called Virginia’s “Death with Dignity” bill being considered by the state Legislature a “lethal measure” that could... Read more
Medical journal retracts studies showing risks of abortion pill
The authors of the studies said the retractions represent “a baseless attack on our scientific research and studies.” Read more
Raising Catholic kids: New study suggests what successful parents have in common
A new study aims to demonstrate the practices of parents who successfully raise children to be practicing Catholic adults. Read more
Remains of DC aborted babies reportedly to be destroyed with no chance of autopsy
Federal lawmakers and pro-life activists have called for an investigation and autopsy to determine the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of... Read more
90 Catholic priests, scholars ask Church leaders to oppose same-sex blessings
The signatories claim that the declaration Fiducia Supplicans contradicts “both Scripture and the universal and uninterrupted Tradition of the Church.” Read more
Senate border deal criticized by bishops, other Catholics from all directions
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops sent a letter to Senate leaders in which they expressed “serious concerns” about the... Read more
New Jersey sheriff’s funeral Mass shows Church’s development of approach to suicide
There is a growing focus in the Catholic Church on suicide prevention and mental health support. Read more
Helen Alvaré: Pro-life scholar and speaker who upends stereotypes
The National Catholic Prayer Breakfast will honor the U.S. legal expert, highlighting her “work on pro-life issues and the broader... Read more
Catholic to lead Northern Ireland’s government for first time in history
First Minister Michelle O'Neill is a member of Sinn Féin and officially supports the reunification of the Republic of Ireland... Read more
Seattle Archdiocese announces plan to merge parishes
A shortage in priests and resources compelled the archdiocese to restructure. Read more
As 2024 begins, lawmakers continue efforts to protect minors from transgender procedures
Nearly half of U.S. states have implemented legislation protecting children from transgender surgeries in recent years, including over a dozen... Read more
Did you know that Netflix has a series on Catholic relics called ‘Mysteries of the Faith’?
“Mysteries of Faith” is a Netflix series that explores the history and meaning of the relics of the saints and... Read more
