Articles by Daniel Payne
Arrest made in murder of Kansas archdiocesan priest
Apr 4, 2025 / 18:12 pmPolice have arrested a man in connection with Thursday’s shooting death of a Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas.
Catholic pro-life activist assaulted in New York City during video interview
Apr 4, 2025 / 12:53 pmSavannah Craven Antao was taking part in an interview with a “pro-abortion individual” who “became enraged” during the discussion and punched her in the face.
New Jersey bookkeeper accused of stealing nearly $300,000 from 2 parishes
Apr 1, 2025 / 11:35 amA former bookkeeper at two New Jersey Catholic parishes has been accused of stealing nearly $300,000 from the two churches over the course of several years.
Notre Dame to honor Catholic Charities president for ‘faith-filled service’
Mar 30, 2025 / 09:02 amEstablished in 1883 and granted annually, the school’s Laetare Medal is “the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Catholics,” the school says.
Vatican-backed program to restore Catholic parishes ‘for generations to come’
Mar 30, 2025 / 06:00 amThe Pulte Family Charitable Foundation has announced the launch of the Catholic Initiative to help ensure the continuation of Catholic properties and parishes.
Watchdog effort launches to oppose assisted suicide in U.S.
Mar 28, 2025 / 16:15 pmAging with Dignity debuted Assisted Suicide Watch to “challenge the well-funded effort to convince people that suicide-affirming care is a social good.”
Texas Catholic Charities will drop lawsuit against federal government as payments resume
Mar 28, 2025 / 11:00 amCatholic Charities Fort Worth sued the agency at the beginning of March after the Trump administration froze tens of millions of dollars in grants for refugee services in Texas.
Survey data shows children bring ‘high levels of happiness’ to everyday activities
Mar 27, 2025 / 12:00 pmAn analysis published Thursday said American Time Use Survey data shows “everyday activities are actually more enjoyable when children are present.”
Chicago Archdiocese sues over ‘racketeering scheme’ involving false sex abuse claims
Mar 26, 2025 / 11:20 amThe Archdiocese of Chicago has filed a lawsuit alleging a “racketeering enterprise” among a group of individuals who reportedly filed false abuse claims against a former priest.
Pope Francis will be discharged from Gemelli Hospital on Sunday, Vatican says
Mar 22, 2025 / 14:09 pmHospital officials said the pope will continue convalescing at his apartment in Casa Santa Marta for at least two months.
In federal suit, Illinois diocese says state ‘human rights’ law violates religious freedom
Mar 21, 2025 / 12:30 pmThe Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is arguing in federal court that a state “human rights” law is infringing upon its freedoms of religion and speech.
How the McDonald’s Filet-o-Fish became a Lenten tradition in the U.S.
Mar 21, 2025 / 06:00 amKnown primarily for its burgers and chicken nuggets, the restaurant’s “Filet-o-Fish” sandwich is also a classic mainstay on its menu.
Trump administration pays $47 million to Texas Catholic charity amid funding lawsuit
Mar 18, 2025 / 12:05 pmCatholic Charities Fort Worth earlier this month sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over the freezing of tens of millions of dollars in federal grants.
U.S. bishops back Oklahoma Catholic charter school at Supreme Court
Mar 15, 2025 / 11:00 amSt. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School has been battling since 2023 to receive official status as a charter school in Oklahoma.
Florida bishops urge DeSantis to commute death sentence of convicted killer Edward James
Mar 15, 2025 / 10:00 amEdward James pleaded guilty in 1995 to the killings of Betty Dick and her 8-year-old granddaughter Toni Neuner in Casselberry, Florida.
How hundreds of religious sisters contributed to ‘groundbreaking’ 30-year Alzheimer’s study
Mar 14, 2025 / 06:00 amLaunched in 1986 by neurologist David Snowdon, the “Nun Study” produced “seminal findings” on “cognitive impairment and related neuropathologies,” researchers said.
Ohio Catholic hospital resolves First Amendment dispute over ‘body cavity’ search
Mar 13, 2025 / 12:20 pmThe suit had alleged that police brought a “detainee” to the hospital’s ER and requested doctors “perform a body cavity search” to determine if the suspect possessed drugs.
USPS places Catholic writer, public intellectual William F. Buckley on commemorative stamp
Mar 8, 2025 / 10:00 amThe U.S. Postal Service this week announced that celebrated Catholic writer and public intellectual William F. Buckley Jr. will receive his own commemorative stamp.
New Jersey Supreme Court to consider whether grand jury can hear clergy abuse allegations
Mar 7, 2025 / 15:45 pmThe Diocese of Camden had argued that grand juries in New Jersey cannot be convened in instances of “clergy sexual abuse that is alleged to have taken place decades ago.”
Supreme Court says Trump administration must pay out $2 billion in frozen foreign aid
Mar 5, 2025 / 12:10 pmThe executive orders cover tens of millions of dollars promised to Catholic groups, including Catholic Relief Services and Catholic Charities agencies.