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Massachusetts wrongly rejected Catholic foster parent applicants, lawsuit charges
The lawsuit contends that a couple was denied approval to become foster parents because they hold to Catholic teaching on... Read more
Pope Francis: Mary ‘never keeps us waiting’
Pope Francis said he likes to invoke the Virgin Mary under the title of “Our Lady ‘in haste’” because of... Read more
The glorious cross of Edith Stein
Taking the name Teresa Benedicta of the Cross when she became a Carmelite, this saint saw glory in the cross... Read more
Ohio rejects initiative to change amendment process, easing the way for abortion referendum
The initiative would have made it more difficult to adopt constitutional amendments via citizen-led ballot initiatives. Read more
Father of girl reportedly cured of blindness says it was ‘a gift of the Virgin to WYD’
On Saturday, Aug. 5, in Fátima, Portugal, Jimena said she was cured of a serious eye problem after a novena... Read more
7-year-old girl with cancer supported by her Catholic community meets her musical idol
Mary Stegmueller has already outlived her prognosis and recently made one of her biggest dreams come true thanks to ongoing... Read more
Abortion activists launching new PAC to enshrine abortion rights in Arizona
The political action committee Arizona for Abortion Access on Tuesday filed the Arizona Abortion Access Act, a “proposed constitutional amendment.” Read more
Pope Francis changes canon law on Opus Dei and any future personal prelatures
The updated canons now state that the statutes that govern a personal prelature can be “approved or issued by the... Read more
Court orders lawyers for Southwest Airlines to take religious freedom classes
The court stated that “training on religious freedom ... is the least restrictive means of achieving compliance with the court’s... Read more
Vatican announces that artificial intelligence will be theme of next World Day of Peace
A statement from the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development on Aug. 8 described an “urgent need” to guide the... Read more
Knights of Columbus ‘Ladies Program’ recognizes women as key ‘influencers’
More than 500 women attended the program, which highlighted the sacrifices Knights’ wives make and the key role they play... Read more
Nigerian bishops discourage military intervention in Niger after coup
The Economic Community of West African States threatened military intervention if Niger’s military refused to restore democracy within one week. Read more
Baton Rouge priest killed in a car crash remembered for his holiness, passion for truth
Father Mark Beard, who died Aug. 2, became a priest later in life after a successful career and was known... Read more
Will new federal abortion policies violate anti-abortion Hyde Amendment? Experts weigh in
It is uncertain whether new Biden administration rules run afoul of the Hyde Amendment, a longstanding provision in federal law. Read more
Miracle at Fátima? World Youth Day pilgrim receives her sight after Communion at Mass
“I opened my eyes and I could see perfectly,” said Jimena, a 16-year-old Spanish World Youth Day pilgrim. Read more
U.S. bishops appeal to leaders to do more to ensure food security around the globe
Bishop David J. Malloy cited numbers that estimated about 258 million people in 58 countries experienced crisis-level acute hunger in... Read more
Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly has a plan to deepen the faith lives of Catholic men
The Knights of Columbus has launched new initiatives to help Catholic laymen deepen their spiritual lives and find authentic Catholic... Read more
10 of the most touching moments of World Youth Day 2023
There were so many beautiful moments during WYD in Lisbon. Here are some of the most memorable that may continue... Read more
Ohioans go to the polls Tuesday for vote that could determine abortion laws
Issue 1 would raise the threshold needed to adopt a constitutional amendment via ballot initiative from a simple majority to... Read more
Pediatricians’ group affirms support for ‘gender-affirming’ care, calls for review of guidelines
The American Academy of Pediatrics said its board of directors had voted to reaffirm its 2018 policy statement in support... Read more
