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11 things to know about Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Saints’
Here are 11 things Catholics should know about the new docudrama series from Martin Scorsese called “The Saints,” premiering Nov.... Read more
Pope Francis: Young people can be ‘artisans of hope’ amid mental health challenges
“The challenges are many: the dignity of work, family, education, civic engagement, care for creation, and new technologies,” Pope Francis... Read more
ATF urges churches to adopt ‘enhanced security measures’ amid arson incidents
The ATF said it “urges all religious institutions to take enhanced security measures to protect their congregations and facilities” after... Read more
U.S. Hispanic ministry’s Miami model: an insider’s view with Father Rafael Capó
Through his ministry to young adults in Miami and beyond, Father Rafael Capó seeks to enable young Hispanics to live... Read more
Pennsylvania diocese launches parent education program
The “Parents As Teachers” program in the Diocese of Scranton offers support, resources, and formation for parents raising young children. Read more
Diocesan phase completed for canonization of Father Pedro Arrupe
Nov. 14 marked the closing of the diocesan phase of the cause for the beatification of Father Pedro Arrupe, the... Read more
U.S. bishops embrace Dignitas Infinita to combat ‘widespread violation of human dignity’
Dignitas Infinita, issued by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith in April, addresses growing concerns such as gender... Read more
Dictatorship in Nicaragua expels president of country’s bishops’ conference
The prelate recently criticized a pro-Ortega mayor who interfered with a Mass by blasting loud music in front of the... Read more
Florida church bookkeeper sentenced to federal prison after stealing $875,000 from parish
Heather Darrey will spend 27 months in prison on a wire fraud conviction over her $875,323 theft from Christ the... Read more
Pope Francis asks Rome’s Catholics to help combat ‘housing emergency’ during 2025 jubilee
“I want all diocesan realities that own real estate to offer their contribution to stem the housing emergency,” Pope Francis... Read more
Liturgical conflict resurfaces in troubled Indian Syro-Malabar archdiocese
This month’s delayed priestly ordination of eight deacons of the Ernakulam Archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church has highlighted continuing divisions. Read more
New Senate majority leader John Thune an ‘unwavering defender of life’
A pro-life advocacy group is lauding the GOP’s recent election of South Dakota Sen. John Thune as Republican majority leader... Read more
Vatican meeting highlights ‘common good’ as key objective to reform global financial order
The participants gathered to discuss the multifaceted and interconnected impacts of war, technology, health crises, and the environment. Read more
St. Albert the Great: The Church and science are in harmony
St. Albert the Great, the teacher of St. Thomas Aquinas, was an assiduous Dominican whose accomplishments and gifts to the... Read more
U.S. Catholic bishops urge immigration reform with ‘fair and humane treatment’
The Nov. 15 statement was signed by USCCB President Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services,... Read more
Mexican bishops urge new president to address violence, defend life
Mexico’s new president met with the country’s bishops during their plenary assembly this week. Read more
Catholic Sen. Marco Rubio is Trump’s nominee for top Cabinet post
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, a Catholic, is President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for the key post of U.S. secretary of state. Read more
Senators cry foul after faith-based groups allegedly frozen out of prison program
Sens. James Lankford and Gary Peters expressed concern over what they see as a lack of transparency in the Bureau... Read more
2 leaders resign from La Leche League over shift to include men in breastfeeding groups
The international board of La Leche League recently directed all British affiliates to begin accommodating men who believe they are... Read more
Ohio Legislature passes bill requiring school bathroom use based on biological sex
The bill would “enact the Protect All Students Act regarding single-sex bathroom access in primary and secondary schools and institutions... Read more
