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California state capitol.

Department of Education says California is violating federal law with transgender policies

Jun 26, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Title IX, a landmark federal civil rights law adopted in 1972, prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools that receive federal funding. Read more

Chase Crouse, founder of Hypuro Fit.

Catholic trainer merges faith and fitness in theology of the body-inspired program

Jun 28, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Hypuro Fit’s programing is rooted in St. John Paul II’s theology of the body and offers members one-on-one programs, fitness... Read more

Marriage supporters rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building during oral arguments in Obergefell v. Hodges, April 28, 2015.

Obergefell 10 years later: The cultural impact of same-sex marriage and where it stands

Jun 26, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

A decade after SCOTUS handed down the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling, some polling has shown that the trend might be... Read more

Doug Keck hosts an episode of “EWTN Bookmark” on May 8, 2025. After a 29-year career at the network, EWTN announced June 26, 2025, that Keck will retire from his administrative duties as president and chief operating officer of EWTN. Keck will receive the honorary title of president emeritus and will continue to host “EWTN Bookmark” as well as co-host “Father Spitzer’s Universe.”

EWTN announces retirement of president and chief operating officer Doug Keck

Jun 26, 2025

By CNA Staff

EWTN announced June 26 that after a distinguished 29-year career at the network, Doug Keck will retire from his administrative... Read more

A monstrance with the Blessed Sacrament is displayed on the altar during Eucharistic adoration at a Loretto Community Pentecost event accompanied by live music.

How the Loretto Community became a vibrant Catholic youth movement in Europe

Jun 28, 2025

By Alexander Folz

The Loretto Community traces its roots to the mid-1980s, when a businessman and permanent deacon from Salzburg, Austria, first visited... Read more

Pope Leo XIV ordains a priest in St. Peter’s Basilica on the solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday, June 27, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV ordains 32 priests on Sacred Heart feast

Jun 27, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Thousands of priests filled St. Peter’s Basilica for the June 27 Mass, the high point of this week’s Jubilee of... Read more

Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, patriarch of the Chaldean Church, speaks during a prayer vigil in 2014.

Iraqi bishop says imposing Iran regime change ‘can only worsen the situation’

Jun 27, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Here’s a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more

Pro-life activists participate in a Celebrate Life Day Rally at the Lincoln Memorial on June 24, 2023, in Washington, D.C.

Celebrate Life Weekend kicks off in Washington, DC

Jun 27, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

After a successful 2024 event, the Celebrate Life Weekend returns June 27–29 for three days of events that mark the... Read more

Catholic speaker and author Kim Zember (left) and Zember on the set of her new podcast on EWTN, “Here I AM Stories,” with guest Angel Colon.

Catholic speaker Kim Zember in new EWTN podcast highlights LGBT conversion stories

Jun 29, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

A new EWTN podcast called “Here I AM Stories” features testimonies of people finding freedom through Christ’s love. Read more

The U.S. Supreme Court on June 27, 2025, ruled Maryland parents can opt out of LGBT-themed lessons in public schools, upholding their right to the free exercise of their respective religions.

UPDATE: Supreme Court rules in favor of parents in LGBT curriculum dispute

Jun 27, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of Maryland parents who sued a school district over its refusal to... Read more

USCCB President Archbishop Timothy Broglio speaks at the bishops’ spring meeting, Thursday, June 13, 2024.

U.S. bishops urge Senate to act with ‘courage and creativity’ to protect the poor

Jun 27, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

“Congress must be consistent in protecting human life and dignity and make drastic changes to the bill to protect those... Read more

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Supreme Court upholds Texas law mandating age verification for porn sites

Jun 27, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

In a 6-3 decision written by Justice Clarence Thomas, the court’s majority found that Texas is within its authority “to... Read more

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More than 50% of U.S. adults support allowing Christian prayer in public schools

Jun 27, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

According to Pew Research Center, 52% of adults support allowing public school teachers to lead their classes in prayers that... Read more

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Benedict XVI, Francis, and Leo XIV recommend this book, which warns of a world without God

Jun 28, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

The last three popes — Benedict XVI, Francis, and Leo XIV — have on more than one occasion recommended reading... Read more

Pro-life demonstrators take part in a rally calling for Planned Parenthood to be defunded in Denton, Texas, Saturday, June 28, 2025

Thousands rally across the U.S. urging Congress to defund Planned Parenthood

Jun 28, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The pro-life group Live Action spearheaded the event, which group founder Lila Rose said was the "largest grassroots effort" yet... Read more

Pope Leo XIV spoke about unity on Sunday, June 29, after bestowing the pallium on 54 new metropolitan archbishops on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, patrons of the city of Rome.

Pope Leo XIV says the unity of the Church 'is nourished by forgiveness and mutual trust'

Jun 29, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday spoke about unity in the Catholic Church after bestowing the pallium on 54 new metropolitan... Read more

Pope Leo XIV spoke about unity on Sunday, June 29, after bestowing the pallium on 54 new metropolitan archbishops on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, patrons of the city of Rome.

Pope Leo XIV warns new archbishops against pastoral plans that repeat without renewing 

Jun 29, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV warned new archbishops on Sunday against following “the same old pastoral plans without experiencing interior renewal and... Read more

The Via della Conciliazione, the grand avenue leading to St. Peter’s Square in Rome, was transformed this Sunday into a vibrant tapestry of color laid over the asphalt, June 29, 2025.

PHOTOS: Rome celebrates its patron saints with a burst of colorful flowers  

Jun 29, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

The Via della Conciliazione, the grand avenue leading to St. Peter’s Square, was transformed on Sunday into a vibrant tapestry... Read more

The British Parliament building in London.

British politician criticizes priest for refusing communion over assisted dying vote

Jun 29, 2025

By AC Wimmer

The politician posted on social media that the incident raised “grave public interest” about pressure religious MPs faced. Read more

Auxiliary Bishop Luis Manuel Alí Herrera is secretary of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.

Vatican secretary for protection of minors: ‘Harming a victim is harming the image of God’

Jun 23, 2025

By Diego López Marina

Bishop Luis Manuel Alí Herrera contends that instead of a single reparative action, victims of abuse require “an in-depth process... Read more