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House antisemitism bill raises concerns over use of Bible verses, free speech
The legislation would apply the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism as the standard for enforcing federal discrimination laws. Read more
Washington state asks court to force Seattle Archdiocese to comply with abuse inquiry
The attorney general’s office said it had sent subpoenas to Washington’s three Catholic bishoprics but that the Seattle Archdiocese “refused... Read more
Brussels archbishop apologizes amid priest election scandal
Archbishop Luc Terlinden apologized to abuse survivors for the inclusion of reportedly three perpetrators of abuse on an advisory council. Read more
Pope Francis on record-low fertility rate: ‘Human life is not a problem, it is a gift’
“The problem of our world is not the children that are born — it is selfishness, consumerism, and individualism, which... Read more
The miracle that led to the canonization of St. Damien De Veuster
In 2008, the Congregation for the Causes of Saints ruled that a Hawaiian woman’s cure from cancer was a miracle... Read more
First Catholic college in South Carolina to open in fall 2024
Rosary College in Greenville, South Carolina, will open as a two-year liberal arts college. Read more
Class of ’24: Commencement speakers range from ‘The Chosen’ actor to a Catholic cardinal
Catholic actor Jonathan Roumie, Cardinal Stephen Chow of Hong Kong, and Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs will address... Read more
Qatar’s St. Charbel Maronite Church prepares to welcome worshippers
Once completed, St. Charbel will be Qatar’s largest Catholic church and the second Catholic church in the country. Read more
Cyberattack on largest Catholic hospital chain in the U.S. disrupts care
Ascension Health, the largest chain of Catholic hospitals in the U.S. is investigating a cyberattack that has affected “access to... Read more
PHOTOS: Catholics gather at site of Jesus’ ascension in Jerusalem
“I’m excited to have come to pray in the actual place of the Ascension... I want to be closer to... Read more
Haiti in danger of ‘a real genocide,’ priest warns
“The people [of Haiti] who are crying out for help today need men and women of goodwill from all countries... Read more
Orthodox Church ordains female deacon
The Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa ordained Zimbabwean Angelic Molen as a deaconess in the Orthodox Church. Read more
Department of Justice goes after pro-life former Rep. Fortenberry again
Federal prosecutors refiled charges against pro-life former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry in relation to allegations that he made false statements to... Read more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorses unrestricted abortion ‘even if it’s full term’
“My belief is that we should leave it to the woman, we shouldn’t have government involved,” Kennedy said on an... Read more
Anti-Israel protesters at University of Notre Dame arrested
Notre Dame joined the ranks of colleges such as the University of California-Los Angeles and Columbia University where student protests... Read more
Migration helps offset serious problem of low birth rate in rich countries, Pope Francis says
Addressing participants at an event titled “Care Is Work, Work Is Care,” the Holy Father reflected on decent work and... Read more
Mother’s Day gifts from small mom-run Catholic businesses
This gift guide of products from Catholic shops owned by mothers can help you honor the women in your life. Read more
San Antonio archbishop deletes some social media posts about Gaza war
In posts on X, Archbishop Gustavo García-Sillar expressed solidarity with Palestinians while also appearing to conflate the Jewish people with... Read more
Democratic attorneys general form ‘reproductive rights working group’
The group is being led by Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell, who said the group will serve as a “united... Read more
Full Text of ‘Spes Non Confundit,’ papal bull for the 2025 Jubilee Year
The pope presided over a formal reading of the Jubilee’s Papal Bull of Indiction in the atrium of St. Peter’s... Read more
