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Panelists speak at an Oct. 23, 2023, Catholic-organized anti-death penalty event at Xavier University’s Bellarmine Chapel in Cincinnati.

Catholic anti-death penalty group seeks to ‘transform the criminal system’ in defense of life

Feb 4, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Catholic Mobilizing Network seeks to “value life over death, to end the use of the death penalty,” and “to transform... Read more

Israeli Ambassador to the Holy See Raphael Schutz meets with Pope Francis on Feb. 2, 2024.

In letter to ‘Jewish brothers and sisters’ Pope Francis laments ‘terrible increase’ in attacks against Jews

Feb 3, 2024

By Ken Oliver-Méndez, ACI Stampa

Pope Francis lamented the “terrible increase in attacks against Jews around the world” that has taken place since the outbreak... Read more

Tammy Peterson speaks with Colm Flynn on “EWTN News in Depth” on Feb. 2, 2024.

Tammy Peterson speaks about her healing from cancer and journey to Catholicism

Feb 3, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

In an interview with “EWTN News In Depth,” Tammy Peterson shared about the rosary’s role in her faith journey and... Read more

Bishop Mario Eduardo Dorsonville, 1960-2024, officiating at the wedding of Steve and Courteney Simchak in 2019.

A legacy of love: Catholics reflect on Bishop Dorsonville’s impact on the Church

Feb 2, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

An immigrant, priest, and bishop, Mario Eduardo Dorsonville was known and beloved to people from the halls of Congress to... Read more

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Bishop urges Utah lawmakers to protect seal of confession in sex abuse reporting bill

Feb 2, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The bishop of the Diocese of Salt Lake City is urging lawmakers to maintain language preserving the seal of confession... Read more

Joseph Cardinal Zen is bishop emeritus of Hong Kong.

Cardinal Zen discusses his new book for Lent and concerns for the Church

Feb 2, 2024

By Joe Bukuras

In an interview with Raymond Arroyo, Cardinal Joseph Zen discussed his new book “Cardinal Zen’s Lenten Reflections” and recent matters... Read more

Christopher Wray at his confirmation hearing on July 12, 2017.

UPDATE: Senators press FBI on alleged deletion of files related to Catholic investigation

Feb 2, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley and 15 other Republican senators expressed their demands in a Jan. 31 letter to FBI Director... Read more

Students on the Annapolis Chesterton Academy soccer team.

Can ‘Catholic joy’ save society? This growing network of Catholic schools says ‘yes’ 

Feb 2, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

The first Chesterton Academy was founded in 2008 with a commitment to being “Catholic, classical, and affordable.” Read more

U.S. President Joe Biden, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries bow their heads during the National Prayer Breakfast held in the U.S. Capitol’s Statuary Hall on Feb. 1, 2024.

National Prayer Breakfast brings politicians together ‘in the spirit of Jesus’

Feb 1, 2024

By Joe Bukuras

At the 2024 National Prayer Breakfast, the nation’s top political leaders prayed for guidance, safety, reconciliation, and unity. Read more

St. Mary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral in Gaylord, Michigan.

Michigan bishop bars two priests named in abuse report from celebrating Mass

Feb 1, 2024

By Daniel Payne

In a statement this week, Gaylord Bishop Jeffrey Walsh said he had discussed the Michigan attorney general's report with the... Read more

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Missouri, Mississippi lawmakers attempting to block pro-abortion initiatives

Feb 1, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Republican lawmakers in Mississippi and Missouri are attempting to mitigate proposed pro-abortion initiatives in favor of the strong pro-life laws... Read more

A priest administers anointing of the sick.

This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of February

Feb 1, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of February is for the terminally ill.  Read more

A San Francisco police officer steps out of the mobile command unit in San Francisco, California.

Police arrest man accused of shooting into Catholic church in South San Francisco

Jan 31, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

St. Augustine Catholic Church closed its parish office and did not hold in-person services on Wednesday per the advice of... Read more

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, speaks to victims and their family members as he testifies during the US Senate Judiciary Committee hearing "Big Tech and the Online Child Sexual Exploitation Crisis" in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 31, 2024.

‘Blood on your hands’: Lawmakers grill tech CEOs on child exploitation ‘crisis’

Jan 31, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Executives from social media outlets faced tough questioning at a hearing on “Big Tech and the Online Child Sexual Exploitation... Read more

The Supreme Court of the United States, Oct. 7. 2022.

U.S. Supreme Court to hear major abortion pill case in March

Jan 31, 2024

By Joe Bukuras

The decision in the case could determine whether the abortion pill mifepristone can be prescribed by telemedicine or sent through... Read more

View of a recreation of an El Chipote prison cell during a photography exhibition of the victims of state repression in Nicaragua and their families, at the Hall of Former Presidents of the Costa Rican Congress in San Jose, on Nov. 5, 2021.

‘Insulted, beaten, imprisoned’ Nicaraguan priest details persecution

Jan 31, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

“If I’m here, it’s not because I wanted to fly to Washington to enjoy three days off with paid travel,”... Read more

Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore, vice president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, at the USCCB's fall meeting Nov. 15, 2023.

Maryland bishops denounce assisted-suicide bill

Jan 31, 2024

By Joe Bukuras

“We are deeply disappointed to learn that once again the Maryland General Assembly will debate whether to legalize physician-assisted suicide,”... Read more

Bishop José Álvarez Lagos surrounded by police officers on Aug. 4, 2022.

Victims of persecution testify at International Religious Freedom Summit

Jan 31, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The two-day annual event includes speakers who faced religious persecution and government officials who work to promote religious freedom globally.  Read more

Pro-life activists protest the incarceration of nine activists charged with FACE Act violations on Jan. 19, 2024.

Six pro-life activists convicted of federal FACE Act charges, face over a decade in prison

Jan 31, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The defendants were “each convicted of a felony conspiracy against rights and a Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE)... Read more

Members of the Houston-based Catholic Organization of Life carry their flag, alongside the state flag, at the 2024 Texas March for Life.

Pro-life leaders are ‘laser-focused’ on state marches this election year: Here’s what you need to know

Jan 31, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

With abortion set to be on the ballot this year in many states across the country, pro-life groups in several... Read more