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Explainer: ‘Faithful Citizenship,’ the U.S. bishops’ guidance on voting
In the past, bishops have debated whether the voting guide should continue to call abortion a “preeminent” issue; the question... Read more
Prizewinning National Eucharistic Revival hymns released for use in parishes
The sheet music for the official hymns of the upcoming National Eucharistic Revival was made available online last week. Read more
Republican Sen. Tim Scott drops out of race for president
“I am suspending my campaign,” Sen. Tim Scott said in a Fox News interview on Sunday. Read more
Strickland saga: Ousted bishop speculates on reasons the Vatican removed him
“I really can’t look to any reason except I’ve threatened some of the powers that be with the truth of... Read more
From anger to joy: Young convert shares story on World Youth Day stage
A convert summarizes his journey to finding a home in the Catholic Church after experiencing family issues that spiraled him... Read more
Bishop Strickland refused to resign, cardinal says
Pope Francis removed Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, from his post Saturday after he refused to resign, according to... Read more
NFL’s Harrison Butker, Notre Dame give $10,000 to group creating ‘monastic village’ for ex-prisoners
The award was given to a Cincinnati-based initiative called the Serenelli Project, which will serve former inmates. Read more
Military archbishop: Pray for our veterans on Veterans Day
In recognition of Veterans Day, Archbishop Timothy Broglio is calling for prayers for the service members who have fought to... Read more
Catholics and pot: Denver archbishop speaks out against marijuana use, U.S. drug culture
Archbishop Samuel Aquila’s new pastoral letter lays out the reasons for the Church’s teaching that drug use is immoral. Read more
Senate Democrats plan to bypass Sen. Tuberville’s pro-life blockade on military promotions
Sen. Jack Reed introduced a resolution last week to temporarily change Senate rules to allow the military promotions to be... Read more
New York must stop demanding private info from Sisters of Life after court order
Sisters of Life sued state officials over a law that allowed the Department of Health to demand pro-life centers turn... Read more
U.S. population expected to decline after 2080; low fertility a cause, Census Bureau says
The Census Bureau’s data on fertility rates reflect those recorded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more
Bishops urge Congress to take new measures to protect migrant children from human trafficking
The U.S. bishops urged Congress to take 10 new measures focused on removing children from dangerous situations and placing them... Read more
Oklahoma City archbishop urges governor to grant clemency to convicted murderer
A statewide board in Oklahoma this week narrowly recommended clemency for a man convicted of a double murder more than... Read more
St. Leo the Great: the pope who clarified the humanity and divinity of Christ
The worldwide Church celebrates St. Leo the Great, the 45th bishop of Rome and one of only 37 doctors of... Read more
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, a centrist Catholic, won’t seek reelection
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin’s decision to leave the U.S. Senate may hurt the Democrats’ chances of keeping it in 2024. Read more
How a tragic loss led a successful businessman to the priesthood
After losing his wife of 40 years, Father Peter Adamski pursued a calling to the priesthood that he had experienced... Read more
Third GOP presidential debate: Candidates divided over 15-week abortion ban
There was significant disagreement among the candidates on how to approach the abortion issue, with some candidates saying the issue... Read more
Congress censures Rep. Rashida Tlaib for ‘calling for the destruction’ of Israel
The resolution to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib passed in a 234-188 vote, with 22 Democrats joining nearly all Republicans voting... Read more
Mark Houck and wife sue FBI, DOJ for malicious prosecution
The Houcks are being represented by a Kansas City-based law firm with the support of 40 Days for Life, with... Read more
