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St. Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio.

How an extraordinary healing led to the creation of The National Centre for Padre Pio

Sep 23, 2023

By Leonardo Colon

The intercession of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, whose feast day is celebrated Sept. 23, has been the source of many... Read more

Priests celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for two new Canadian Saints in St. Peter's Basilica on Oct. 12, 2014.

Canadian bishops to meet Monday to discuss euthanasia, protection of minors

Sep 22, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The 2023 Plenary Assembly of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) will take place Sept. 25–28 just outside of... Read more

Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas.

Bishop Strickland: ‘no communication from Rome’ following apostolic visitation

Sep 22, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Bishop Joseph Strickland said if Pope Francis were to remove him from office he would respect the Holy Father’s authority... Read more

The United Nations General Assembly in New York.

UN adopts resolution to protect ‘reproductive rights’ during next pandemic

Sep 22, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The language, which was supported and endorsed by President Joe Biden’s administration earlier this year, prompted criticism from pro-life legislators. Read more

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, speaks during a hearing to examine the nomination of USAF General David Allvin for reappointment to the grade of general and to be Chief of Staff of the Air Force on Sept. 12, 2023 at Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Senate confirms military appointments, bypassing pro-life blockade by Tuberville

Sep 21, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Sen. Tommy Tuberville has blocked unanimous consent for seven months in protest of the Department of Defense’s pro-abortion policies.  Read more

The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland, is opening a new $4 million state-of-the-art Seton Shrine Museum and Visitor Center on Sept. 22, 2023.

Seton Shrine’s new additions offer interactive encounter with first American-born saint

Sep 21, 2023

By SueAnn Howell, O.C.D.S.

The latest addition to the Emmitsburg, Maryland, shrine provides a state-of-the-art experience of the life and times of St. Elizabeth... Read more

Lydia Taylor (blue shirt), and other student pro-life protesters from across the state of North Carolina traveled to North Carolina A&T University in Greensboro on Sept. 15, 2023, to demonstrate outside of Vice President Kamala Harris's speech calling for the expansion of abortion access.

Pro-life students harassed by ‘mob’ after VP Kamala Harris talk in North Carolina

Sep 21, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Harris’ speech at North Carolina A&T University on Sept. 15 was part of her “Fight for Our Freedoms College Tour.” Read more

The statue of St. Matthew above the crypt altar beneath the cathedral of Salerno, Italy.

Where is St. Matthew? A visit to his tomb

Sep 21, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

The fascinating story of where the Gospel writer’s body lies today takes us back into history. Read more

Attorney General Merrick Garland.

Attorney General Merrick Garland reacts to accusation of DOJ’s anti-Catholic bias

Sep 20, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Attorney General Merrick Garland called the suggestion of anti-Catholic bias “outrageous” and “absurd” when questioned about a Richmond FBI memo.  Read more

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during a high level Security Council meeting on the situation in Ukraine on the sidelines of the 78th U.N. General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York City on Sept. 20, 2023.

More Republicans hesitant on Ukraine funding as Zelenskyy talks to lawmakers, UN

Sep 20, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

A number of legislators are expressing reservations about sending more aid to Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is making his... Read more

An FBI agent stands outside the Houck residence in Kintnersville, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 23, 2022. Mark Houck was arrested that day and charged with assaulting a Planned Parenthood escort outside an Philadelphia abortion clinic on Oct. 13, 2021.

Republicans urge repeal of ‘weaponized’ FACE Act due to anti-pro-life bias

Sep 20, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

The legislators introduced a resolution to repeal the FACE Act on the grounds that it is an unconstitutional use of... Read more

Sen. Kamala Harris speaks during National Action Network 2019 convention.

Kamala Harris promotes abortion access on nationwide college tour 

Sep 20, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

In her speech at North Carolina A&T, the vice president urged voters to support, among other things, the “freedom to... Read more

A new statue of St. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, a Korean martyr, was unveiled at St. Peter's Basilica on Sept. 16, 2023.

Who are the Korean martyrs?

Sep 20, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

On Sept. 20, the Catholic Church remembers the many men, women, and children who died for their faith in Korea. Read more

Jonathan Darnel speaks at a news conference at the Hyatt Regency on April 5, 2022, in Washington, D.C.

Exclusive interview: Convicted pro-life activist speaks out

Sep 19, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Jonathan Darnel, 41, faces up to 11 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $350,000 fine after... Read more

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Maternity leave policies: How Catholic dioceses and organizations rank

Sep 19, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Catholic dioceses across the U.S. were surveyed last year about their parental leave policies, showing that very few provide comprehensive... Read more

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U.S. bishops urge ‘radical solidarity’ with mothers for Respect Life Month

Sep 19, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Arlington Bishop Michael Burbidge defined “radical solidarity” as “putting our love for [mothers] into action and putting their needs before... Read more

Original painting of the Divine Mercy, by Eugeniusz Kazimirowski in 1934.

Catholic imagery doesn’t belong in pro-abortion Ohio campaign ad, critics say

Sep 18, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

The video ad from abortion referendum backer Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights shows a man kneeling in prayer in what... Read more

Former President Trump addresses attendees at CPAC 2020.

Donald Trump calls 6-week abortion ban a ‘terrible mistake’ 

Sep 18, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Trump made the comments in reference to Florida’s six-week “heartbeat” abortion ban signed by his chief opponent in the 2024... Read more

Former President Bill Clinton and Pope Francis have a virtual conversation during the Clinton Global Initiative meeting at the Hilton Midtown on Sept. 18, 2023, in New York City.

Pope Francis says ‘no to war,’ urges climate action in livestreamed chat with Bill Clinton

Sep 18, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

“It is important to spread a culture of encounter, a culture of dialogue, a culture of listening and of understanding,”... Read more

Winona-Rochester Bishop Robert Barron, with Deacon Tim O'Donnell to his left, answers questions from the crowd following his lecture "The Catholic Intellectual Tradition" on Harvard University's campus on Sept. 17, 2023.

Bishop Robert Barron speaks at Harvard University: ‘The glory of God is man fully alive!’

Sep 18, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The founder of Word on Fire told the gathering on Harvard’s campus “the world is most itself when it has... Read more