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Oklahoma mandates that the Bible be integrated in classroom instruction 

Jun 28, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

“The Bible is an indispensable historical and cultural touchstone,” Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters said Thursday. Read more

In celebration of the upcoming feast of the protomartyrs of Rome, a Eucharistic procession was held on June 27, 2024, through the streets of Vatican City.

PHOTOS: Eucharistic procession winds through Vatican streets in honor of protomartyrs of Rome

Jun 28, 2024

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

A Mass celebrated on June 27 in the Church of Our Lady of Mercy at the Teutonic Cemetery was offered... Read more

Archbishops wear the pallium they received from Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica, June 29, 2014.

Pope Francis to bless ‘pallia’ at Mass on Sts. Peter and Paul’s feast day

Jun 28, 2024

By Kristina Millare

Each blessed pallium will be placed on the shoulders of the 42 new metropolitan archbishops who were appointed during the... Read more

On June 27, 2024, the feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and patroness of the platform, ChurchPOP officially launched content in the Hungarian language.

EWTN’s ChurchPOP continues expansion with new Hungarian edition 

Jun 28, 2024

By CNA Staff

On June 27, the feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and patroness of the platform, ChurchPOP officially launched content... Read more

Religious sisters show their support for the Little Sisters of the Poor outside the Supreme Court, where oral arguments were heard on March 23, 2016, in the Zubik v. Burwell case against the HHS mandate.

Supreme Court overturns ‘Chevron’ doctrine with big implications for religious liberty

Jun 28, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The decision returns the authority to interpret law to the courts. Read more

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

Stop using art by Father Rupnik, Cardinal O’Malley tells Vatican officials

Jun 28, 2024

By Matt McDonald, Kristina Millare

“We must avoid sending a message that the Holy See is oblivious to the psychological distress that so many are... Read more

Archbishop Carlo Vigano.

Archbishop Viganò defies Vatican summons, denounces Pope Francis

Jun 28, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò said he has “no reason to consider myself separate from communion with the Holy Church and... Read more

A homeless man fixes his bike outside his tent next to the 110 Freeway in Los Angeles California on May 25, 2020.

U.S. bishops: Supreme Court ruling ‘criminalizes homelessness’

Jun 28, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

In the 6-3 decision, issued in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Gloria Johnson, the court ruled that cities can... Read more

Pilgrims on the Juan Diego route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage process on a track in Georgia.

Where are the pilgrims now? National Eucharistic Pilgrimage makes its way to Indianapolis

Jun 28, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

“We have been through a lot, but we’re holding it together. And God has been really blessing us a lot ... Read more

President Joe Biden, right, listens as Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks during a presidential debate hosted by CNN, Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta.

At first presidential debate, Biden and Trump spar on abortion, immigration

Jun 28, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The two candidates, who have yet to be nominated by their respective parties, took to the stage in Atlanta to... Read more

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50th baby saved thanks to ‘safe haven’ boxes in U.S.

Jun 28, 2024

By Diego López Marina

With the rescue of this baby, the U.S.-based pro-life organization counts a total of 50 newborns saved since the first... Read more

Bucking the trend, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board in Canada has voted against flying flags in support of “particular observances,” including “Pride” month.

Controversy swirls around Canadian Catholic schools celebrating ‘Pride’ month 

Jun 28, 2024

By Martin Barillas

For the third year in a row, St. Denis Catholic School in Toronto, Ontario, raised the Pride flag on school... Read more

Graduates process across the historic St. Mary’s University campus in San Antonio toward their commencement ceremony in 2018.

Catholic university grads report high levels of fulfillment, moral thinking, survey finds

Jun 28, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

The study found that in areas such as life goals, graduates of Catholic universities and colleges had more of a... Read more

St. Irenaeus of Lyon.

St. Irenaeus of Lyon: the legacy of the early Church father and doctor of unity

Jun 28, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Irenaeus grew up to write vastly influential documents that witnessed to the early Church’s understanding of topics ranging from the... Read more

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Montana judge strikes down law defining ‘sex’ as ‘male and female’ 

Jun 27, 2024

By Matt McDonald

The law defines “male” as a “a member of the human species” who has XY chromosomes. It defines “female” as... Read more

Belgian prelates Archbishop Luc Terlinden of Mechelen-Brussels (left) and former archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels Cardinal Jozef De Kesel were fined by a Belgian court after they denied a woman entry into a diaconate formation program.

Court fines Belgian cardinal, archbishop for denying woman admission to diaconate

Jun 27, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

The two prelates will have to pay 1,500 euro (about $1,605) each, the court ordered. Read more

Sisters of Life attend a dedication ceremony for the ultrasound machine donated by the Knights of Columbus to the First Choice Women's Resource Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Knights of Columbus announce charity fund has surpassed $100 million in grants

Jun 27, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The fund “has crossed a significant milestone” in surpassing the six-figure mark, the organization said in a press release this... Read more

Pope Francis meets with priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Dehonians) on June 27, 2024, at the Vatican.

Pope Francis to priests: May the chapel be the most visited room in your houses

Jun 27, 2024

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

During an audience with Pope Francis on June 27, the priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Dehonians) received devotional... Read more

Pope Francis meets with members of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America on June 27, 2024, at the Vatican.

Pope Francis emphasizes model of St. Juan Diego for Church in Latin America

Jun 27, 2024

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Pope Francis received on June 27 at the Vatican the members and advisers of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America. Read more

Teresa Larkin, co-chair of the Pregnancy Care Alliance and executive director of Your Options Medical, a pregnancy center in the state speaks in support of pro-life pregnancy centers in Massachusetts.

Besieged Massachusetts pro-life pregnancy centers rally at state capitol

Jun 27, 2024

By Joe Bukuras

Clinic leaders and women who have been helped by pro-life pregnancy centers testified to the variety of ways these resources... Read more