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‘This is a critical moment’: Abortion Issue 1 takes center stage at Ohio March for Life
As thousands of pro-lifers marched in Ohio’s capital city of Columbus, many held signs and banners reading “Vote NO on... Read more
Read some of the reactions to the pope’s ‘heartfelt appeal’ on climate change
Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation on the environment and the threat of climate change was met with praise both by Catholic... Read more
Colorado Supreme Court to hear cake baker’s latest religious freedom case
Jack Phillips is being sued by Autumn Scardina for refusing to bake a cake intended to celebrate Scardina’s transgender self-identification. Read more
Biden administration to build miles of new border wall in Texas
The Biden administration had to waive 26 federal laws to resume the construction of the new wall. Read more
Boston Archdiocese opposes bill eliminating time limits for child sex abuse claims
The current bill being considered by the Legislature would eliminate the time limit and allow lawsuits at any time against... Read more
7 things you need to know about St. Faustina and her vision of hell
St. Maria Faustina Kowalska of the Blessed Sacrament was born in Poland as Helena Kowalska on Aug. 25, 1905. She... Read more
Who will replace Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House?
Republicans in the House of Representatives are scrambling to decide who will replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy after he was ousted... Read more
Assisi celebrates St. Francis’ feast day on 800th anniversary of two significant works
Crowds gathered in the beloved saint’s hometown to celebrate his life, his rule, and the Nativity scene in Greccio. Read more
New film about Mother Teresa ignites controversy over saint’s ‘spiritual struggle’
Father Brian Kolodiejchuk said the film’s writer and director committed "grave errors" in claiming that Mother Teresa had “lost her... Read more
PHOTOS: Maryland youth rally commemorates the first English Mass in America
The event included Mass, sports, devotional talks, confessions, adoration, a concert, and even presentations by the Army and the local... Read more
Florida executes convicted double-murderer despite pleas from Catholic bishops
Michael Zack had been convicted of two 1996 murders: He stabbed Ravonne Smith to death and later beat to death... Read more
Carlo Acutis’ mother places his first-class relic in new diocesan shrine in New Jersey
Blessed Carlo Acutis is on his way to becoming the first millennial saint of the Catholic Church, and his mother... Read more
Newsom’s pick of abortion activist to Senate reveals White House ambitions, experts say
Laphonza Butler, 44, checks a number of boxes among Democratic interest groups. Read more
Ahead of major abortion vote, thousands to descend on Ohio’s capital for March for Life
This Friday, thousands will be marching in Ohio ahead of a vote on a constitutional amendment on Nov. 7 that... Read more
Pro-life display vandalized at St. Louis County parish
The display was on the grounds of St. Paul Catholic Church, a large parish with a school located in the... Read more
Be joyful, the Eucharist is not just a metaphor, Bishop Burbidge says
At the opening Mass of Philadelphia’s Eucharistic Congress, Burbidge said a “common error” is that “some people mistakenly see the... Read more
Biden administration’s strategy fails with court’s restoration of Idaho abortion ban
The U.S. Department of Justice had filed a lawsuit on Aug. 2, 2022, against Idaho seeking to block its abortion... Read more
Maronite bishop: ‘I hope the synod will focus on servant leadership’
Maronite Bishop Gregory Mansour said the Synod on Synodality can be a “source” of progress for the Church in “deepening... Read more
New film ‘Mother Teresa and Me’ portrays the ‘human being behind the saint’
For one night only on Oct. 5, the movie will be released by Fathom Events in 800 theaters across the... Read more
National Eucharistic Congress opens ‘perpetual pilgrim’ application process
The two-month National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in summer 2024 will consist of four cross-country Eucharistic processions and a total of 6,500... Read more
