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Sarah Richardson, a sidewalk counselor with Coalition Life in Carbondale, Illinois.

Pro-life group asks Supreme Court to throw out abortion ‘buffer zone’ laws

Nov 19, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to decide whether or not it will take up the case on Nov. 22. Read more

Bishop José Ignacio Munilla was among the speakers featured at the 2024 Conference on Catholics and Public Life Nov. 15–17, 2024.

Socialism is ‘an enemy of the cross,’ Spanish bishop says

Nov 19, 2024

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

Bishop José Ignacio Munilla of Orihuela-Alicante, Spain, said at a conference that “we will only get out of this crisis... Read more

Coat of arms of the Order of the Holy Sepulcher.

What is the Jerusalem Cross?

Nov 19, 2024

By Matthew Bunson

The Jerusalem Cross is one of the most immediately distinguishable Christian symbols anywhere. Read more

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America’s pro-life movement readies 2025 federal- and state-level policy efforts

Nov 19, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

Many pro-life advocates’ plans look toward regulating the abortion drug mifepristone, which is used in chemical abortions. Read more

Pope Francis prays during the Synod on Synodality closing Mass on Oct. 27, 2024, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.

Pope Francis’ claim that Israel action in Gaza could be ‘genocide’ draws criticism

Nov 18, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Pope Francis’ call for an investigation into claims that a genocide may be happening in Gaza has garnered some criticism.  Read more

“Sts. Peter and Paul,” Altar of St. Catherine (1465), Schwabach, Germany. Artist unknown.

3 things to know about the 2 papal basilicas dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul in Rome

Nov 18, 2024

By Kristina Millare

Here are three things to know about the historical, architectural, and spiritual significance of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter and... Read more

Before being named a commissioner, Brendan Carr was a legal adviser for the Federal Communications Commission and then served as its general counsel.

Brendan Carr, CUA Law graduate, tapped to lead Federal Communications Commission

Nov 18, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

A graduate of Georgetown University and The Catholic University of America’s Columbus School of Law, Brendan Carr has enjoyed bipartisan... Read more

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Arizona Catholic parish fire being investigated as arson

Nov 18, 2024

By Daniel Payne

An early-morning fire on Oct. 18 damaged St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Casa Grande, Arizona. Read more

Cardinal Felipe Arizmendi Esquivel, bishop emeritus of San Cristóbal de las Casas in the Mexican state of Chiapas, expressed his hope that the approval of a series of liturgical adaptations for Indigenous communities in the Mexican state of Chiapas “will encourage the process to promote similar adaptations in other Indigenous groups.”

Vatican approves liturgical adaptations for Indigenous communities in Mexico

Nov 18, 2024

By Diego López Colín

According to Cardinal Felipe Arizmendi Esquivel, this decision transforms certain Indigenous expressions into “liturgy of the Church.” Read more

Sister Francisca Ngozi Uti on Nov. 14, 2024, was named the 2024 Opus Prize laureate, which comes with a $1.2 million award recognizing transformative humanitarian work.

Nigerian Catholic religious sister wins $1.2 million Opus Prize

Nov 18, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

Sister Francisca Ngozi Uti, the founder and executive director of the Centre for Women Studies and Intervention in Abuja, Nigeria,... Read more

A bridge over the Mississippi River near St. Louis.

Missouri abortion amendment: Close vote sparks hope, Catholic leader says

Nov 18, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Repeal of Missouri’s abortion amendment remains a possibility, the head of the state’s Catholic conference says. Read more

Left to right: John Ratcliffe, Marco Rubio, Elise Stefanik, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

UPDATE: Trump picks several Catholics for Cabinet: Kennedy, Rubio, Stefanik, Ratcliffe, Duffy

Nov 18, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The 45th and soon-to-be 47th president made more than a dozen announcements within 10 days of his electoral victory over... Read more

Children play as procession participants wait to enter the Shrine of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne for adoration.

St. Rose Philippine Duchesne: Great missionary of the Midwest

Nov 18, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The Potawatomi gave St. Rose Philippine Duchesne the name “Quah-kah-ka-num-ad,” which means “woman who is always praying.” Read more

Pope Francis was joined by thousands of pilgrims in the Vatican on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, to celebrate the eighth annual World Day of the Poor.

Pope Francis: The poor ‘continue to wait’ for the Church, governments to take action

Nov 17, 2024

By Kristina Millare

During his homily and Angelus address, the Holy Father repeated his plea for Catholics to show their closeness to the... Read more

Carnicerías Jiménez founder José Jiménez and his daughter Luz Maribel, the Chicago grocery chain’s human resources director.

‘With God, everything; without God, nothing’: principles of a Catholic family business

Nov 17, 2024

By Diego López Marina

Luz Maribel Jiménez shares her family’s guiding principles to inspire entrepreneurs who aspire to lead a business with values ​​and... Read more

Cardinal Francis Arinze during the centenary celebrations of Bigard Memorial Major Seminary in Rome in November 2024.

Cardinal Arinze cautions priests against lengthy homilies

Nov 17, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

“A homily well prepared should last around 10 minutes. A university lecture of 45 minutes is for a different setting,”... Read more

Gilmour Street train station in Paisley, Scotland.

New president of Scottish bishops’ conference joins ‘railway mission’

Nov 17, 2024

By Andy Drozdziak

Bishop John Keenan, the new leader of the Church in Scotland as of Nov. 4, recently participated in the mission... Read more

Pope Francis speaks at a Mass and canonization of 14 new saints in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024.

Honoring the ‘saints next door’: Pope Francis calls for annual celebration of local holy men and women

Nov 16, 2024

By AC Wimmer

In a letter released by the Vatican, the pope designated Nov. 9 as a day to honor these figures of... Read more

Martin Scorsese on the set of his new series on the life of the saints. The show premieres Sunday, Nov, 17, 2024, on Fox Nation.

11 things to know about Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Saints’

Nov 16, 2024

By Alyssa Murphy

Here are 11 things Catholics should know about the new docudrama series from Martin Scorsese called “The Saints,” premiering Nov.... Read more

Pope Francis greets members of Italy’s National Youth Council at the Vatican on Nov. 16, 2024.

Pope Francis: Young people can be ‘artisans of hope’ amid mental health challenges

Nov 16, 2024

By AC Wimmer

“The challenges are many: the dignity of work, family, education, civic engagement, care for creation, and new technologies,” Pope Francis... Read more