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U.S. bishops’ plenary session to take place in November: Here’s what’s on the agenda
All of the U.S. bishops will descend upon Baltimore next month for their 2023 Fall Plenary Assembly. Read more
Jordan fails on second vote in struggle to secure House speakership
The Republican failed twice to secure the vacant Speaker of the House chair, falling short of just a few dozen... Read more
‘No wiggle room’: Muslim parents object to LGBT curriculum at Minnesota charter school
Muslim parents at a Minnesota public charter school are objecting to books that teach about same-sex attraction and gender identity... Read more
Pro-life group accuses university of charging ‘viewpoint-based’ $5,400 event fee
The University of New Mexico charged its Students for Life chapter thousands in security fees to hold a campus event... Read more
Dominican priest becomes first VP of ministry and mission at Catholic University of America
Father Aquinas Guilbeau, OP, who has been CUA chaplain for the past year, will continue to assist and guide the... Read more
Pope Francis meets with U.S. LGBT group previously denounced by Vatican
Pope Francis on Tuesday at his residence met with leadership from the U.S. LGBT organization New Ways Ministry. Read more
Hamas says Israel behind deadly hospital blast; Israel blames terrorist group
News reports on Tuesday said Al-Ahli Arabi Baptist hospital had been hit with a strike that killed as many as... Read more
Florida attorney general seeks to block pro-abortion measure from 2024 ballot
Attorney General Ashley Moody claims the measure “does not satisfy the legal requirements for ballot placement.” Read more
Trump runs pro-life ads in Iowa following criticism over abortion comments
The ads come following criticism of former President Donald Trump’s controversial comments on abortion. Read more
Facility-based abortions drop 30% in North Carolina after 12-week abortion ban, data show
In May the state Legislature enacted a bill largely banning abortions after 12 weeks, with some exceptions. The state’s previous... Read more
Pro-life groups warn of late abortions in Ohio Issue 1. Here’s what the initiative says
Vague language in the proposed amendment could strip away parental rights and lead to late-term, partial-birth abortions on demand there,... Read more
Pastor removed from ministry after report about $200,000 in sex abuse hush money
Father Paschal Morlino, OSB, who has been removed from his 30-year tenure as pastor of a local parish, denies any... Read more
‘The Chosen’ announces Season 4 theatrical release, new trailer
For the first time, the full season of the hit Christian series will be shown exclusively in theaters before its... Read more
‘Each of us is loved’: California bishops’ letter shows Church response to gender ideology
The joint letter follows other documents and pastoral letters issued by prelates to offer clarity and guidance regarding topics of... Read more
Catholic ministry aims to ‘walk alongside’ those experiencing miscarriage, child loss
A ministry called Behold Your Child aims to accompany parents and families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, prenatal diagnosis, or... Read more
‘Miracles of the Eucharist’ is the theme for this year’s International Week of Prayer and Fasting
The 31st annual International Week of Prayer and Fasting for our nation, leaders, families, and the Church will take place... Read more
Southwestern Virginia church named basilica
The former St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in the Diocese of Roanoke, Virginia, is now the Basilica of St. Andrew. Read more
Catholic pilgrimage group walks and prays the Katy Trail
Spanning almost the entire width of Missouri, the 240-mile trail, a state park, passes by many Catholic churches and beautiful... Read more
Florida judge slams ‘transgender ideology’ in defense of teacher fired over pronouns
The judge said the Miami-Dade school district had imposed “transgender ideology” on the teacher, calling it a secular “state-sponsored religion.” Read more
Notre Dame President Father John I. Jenkins to step down after 19 years
Father John Jenkins, a Congregation of Holy Cross priest, is the university’s 17th president and will step down at the... Read more
