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Catholic farmer Matt Deimeke plants his Mexico, Missouri, field.

Catholic farmers face financial uncertainty as government cuts conservation funds

Mar 6, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

After deep cuts to federal programs and contracts, farmers across the country face uncertainty as they await reimbursement for conservation... Read more

National novena for farmers to be livestreamed this month

May 5, 2020

A national novena to St Isidore the Farmer will be livestreamed by Catholic Rural Life this month, beginning May 7... Read more

Don't ignore rural Catholics in America, advocate exhorts

Aug 7, 2014

By Matt Hadro

An advocate for Catholics living in rural settings said it is unfortunate that this group sometimes feels like second-class citizens,... Read more

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On April 2, 2025, the Augustine Institute will release its second documentary in its “Based on a True Saint” series, which airs on its faith formation streaming platform Formed. The latest installment in the series, “The Boy from Milan,” focuses on soon-to-be saint Carlo Acutis.

New documentary on Blessed Carlo Acutis aims to show that holiness is possible today

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U.S. Supreme Court examines Wisconsin’s denial of Catholic charity tax exemption

Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon, Myanmar.

Myanmar cardinal after earthquake: People need everything, including peace

Pilgrims gather in St. Peter's Square for a Mass and canonization of 14 new saints on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024.

Pope Francis approves decree to advance sainthood causes of 5 people

Mosaics by alleged abuser Father Marko Rupnik are displayed throughout the shrine in Lourdes, France.

Lourdes bishop covers Rupnik mosaics on doors to Basilica of the Rosary

A view of the Opera House in the port zone of Sydney.

Australian election: Bishops say Catholics have a vital role in shaping nation’s future 

Pope Francis on March 31, 2025, appointed Bishop Michael McGovern of Belleville, Illinois, to lead the Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska.

Pope Francis appoints Bishop Michael McGovern to lead Archdiocese of Omaha

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U.S. bishops urge Congress to stop funding abortion and ‘gender transition’ services

Panelists discuss the connection between Catholicism and feminism at a recent Notre Dame conference. From left to right, Rachel Coleman, Deborah Savage, Leah Libresco Sargeant, Erika Bachiochi, Melissa Moschella, Helen Alvare, Abigail Favale, and Angela Franks.

Should Catholics identify as ‘feminists’? Notre Dame conference tackles the issue

Christian families displaced by the violence in India's Odisha state in 2008.

Catholic leaders warn of opposition to Christian burials and religious practices in India

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