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Republican presidential nominee former president Donald Trump points to supporters with former first lady Melania Trump during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Donald Trump wins reelection, vowing ‘strong, safe, and prosperous America’

Nov 6, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Trump secured a wide electoral and popular vote victory over Harris, with multiple news networks calling the race for the... Read more

Speakers at the panel discussion "Separation of Church and State Has Failed" at the National Conservatism Conference in Washington, D.C., July 9, 2024.

At Conservatism Conference, panel challenges philosophy of church-state separation

Jul 12, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

“A good society educates the young to look above … and not just below,” R.R. Reno, the editor of the... Read more

Father Brian Nunes (left), Father Matthew Elshoff, Father Slawomir Szkredka, and Monsignor Albert Bahhuth (right) have been named auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Pope Francis names four new auxiliary bishops of Los Angeles

Jul 18, 2023

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis has appointed four new auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, bringing the total number of auxiliaries... Read more

Top From Left to Right - Cardinal Marc Ouellet, Bishop Robert Barron, Cardinal Blase Cupich
Bottom From Left to Right - Father James Martin, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Cardinal Wilton Gregory

Synod on Synodality: Here are the delegates representing the U.S. and Canada

Jul 8, 2023

By Jonathan Liedl

A pair of U.S. college students, a religious sister who does karate, and two distinct sets of American bishops are... Read more

The Vatican has announced that Bishop George Leo Thomas will be the first metropolitan archbishop of Las Vegas.

Pope Francis elevates Las Vegas to a metropolitan archdiocese

May 30, 2023

By Courtney Mares

The Vatican announced on May 30 that Bishop George Leo Thomas will be the first metropolitan archbishop of Las Vegas. Read more

The flogging of Christ.

Which countries in the Americas do not celebrate Holy Week?

Apr 6, 2023

By Abel Camasca

Many countries declare holidays for the faithful to participate in Holy Week activities, but not all nations in the Americas... Read more

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In pandemic’s wake, churchgoing takes a hit, survey indicates

Jan 9, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

“The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted much of American society, including religious worship,” said a January 2023 report on the survey “Faith... Read more

Bishop-elect John-Nhan Tran

Priest who escaped Vietnam in 1975 named auxiliary bishop of Atlanta

Oct 25, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis has named Vietnam-born priest John-Nhan Tran an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Read more

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Here are 11 American saints to remember on July Fourth

Jul 2, 2022

By Katie Yoder

From Isaac Jogues to Katharine Drexel, these saints led heroic lives worth celebrating. Read more

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Pope Francis prays for strength for victims, relief workers after Kentucky tornado

Dec 13, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

Kentucky is still trying to get an accurate death toll as relief workers continue to search wreckage for missing people. Read more

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Here’s how to take a local Catholic pilgrimage in the U.S.

Oct 23, 2021

By Katie Yoder

The most popular pilgrimages for Catholics range from the Holy Land to the Camino de Santiago. But, pilgrims should know,... Read more

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US dioceses prepare to open synod process this month

Oct 14, 2021

By Jonah McKeown

Dioceses across the United States are preparing for the consultation process for the Synod on Synodality, a two-year, worldwide undertaking... Read more

Pope Francis makes the Sign of the Cross April 18, 2018.

Pope Francis prays for victims of Hurricane Ida

Sep 5, 2021

By Courtney Mares

Hurricane Ida was one of the most powerful storms to ever make landfall on the U.S. mainland. Read more

American Flag.

How Did Catholics Get ‘Under God’ into the Pledge of Allegiance?

Jul 5, 2021

By Katie Yoder

The Pledge of Allegiance didn’t always include the words “under God.” Read more

Pope Francis meets Ambassador Callista Gingrich and Newt Gingrich at the Vatican Jan. 15, 2021. Credit: Vatican Media.

Vatican ambassador Callista Gingrich has farewell meeting with Pope Francis

Jan 15, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

The United States ambassador to the Holy See, Callista Gingrich, met with Pope Francis Friday as she prepares to leave... Read more

Pope Francis blesses a statue of the Immaculate Virgin Mary of the Miraculous Medal Nov. 11, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis asks Immaculate Virgin Mary to intercede for US after Capitol violence

Jan 10, 2021

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis prayed Sunday for the United States asking the Immaculate Virgin Mary to help foster a “culture of encounter”... Read more

Pope Francis meets with American prelates at the Vatican, Sept. 13, 2018.

US Catholics' confidence in Francis shaken

Oct 3, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

A recent poll has shown a drop in popularity for Pope Francis in the United States over the past year.... Read more

The statue of Bl. Junipero Serra at the Mission San Miguel in California.

Archbishop Gomez: American missionaries are the overlooked US founders

Oct 3, 2017

During the annual Red Mass marking a new term of the U.S. Supreme Court, Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles... Read more

Vatican recalls priest from US as child porn investigation opens

Sep 15, 2017

By Elise Harris

The Vatican announced Friday that after being informed by U.S. officials of a possible breach of child pornography laws on... Read more

Bishop James V. Johnston of Kansas City-St. Joseph.

Pope Francis names new bishop for Kansas City-St. Joseph

Sep 15, 2015

By Elise Harris

The Vatican announced today that Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr. of Springfield-Cape Girardeau has been selected as the new head... Read more