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Father Mike Schmitz, Harrison Butker discuss Catholic home schooling at Nashville gala
Catholic home schooling families from across the country joined popular Catholic speakers in Nashville on May 23 for an evening... Read more
Washington bishops sue over law forcing priests to violate seal of confession
The Catholic bishops of Washington state filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging a new law that requires priests to report child... Read more
Consulting firm says it paid hackers ransom to delete data of clergy abuse survivors
California-based Berkeley Research Group says it paid hackers a ransom to delete data involving abuse survivors after a security breach. Read more
Leaked draft shows Charlotte bishop’s planned crackdown on traditional liturgical customs
A leaked draft from Charlotte, North Carolina, Bishop Michael Martin shows the prelate’s far-reaching and highly detailed intent to crack... Read more
Poll: Parents say colleges losing focus, need to shift from politics to academics
This week a national education nonprofit group revealed the results of a survey conducted with parents across the country about... Read more
‘Put the Guns Down’: Catholic sisters launch campaign to curb gun violence
The Sisters of Bon Secours are launching a citywide campaign against gun violence with seven other Catholic congregations in Baltimore. Read more
Foster care ministry leader calls on Catholics to open their homes to foster children
Springs of Love ministry founder Kimberly Henkel says many Catholics are unaware of the “huge crisis in our country” surrounding... Read more
Native group backed by U.S. bishops loses Supreme Court bid to halt sacred land transfer
The Supreme Court this week denied a request from the Native American coalition group Apache Stronghold to halt the sale... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to address youth by video at June 14 Chicago event
Those attending the June 14 celebration honoring Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field in Chicago will hear directly from the... Read more
Diocese of Wilmington helps launch networking program for Catholic business leaders
The Diocese of Wilmington’s Catholic Business Network launches next month, connecting Delaware’s Catholic business leaders for networking and collaboration. Read more
Portland’s Archbishop Emeritus John Vlazny dies at 88
Portland, Oregon, Archbishop Emeritus John Vlazny, who led the northeastern U.S. archdiocese from 1997 to 2013, died this month at... Read more
Massacre in Nigeria follows bishop’s U.S. testimony on Christian persecution
A brutal attack by extremist Muslim herdsmen in Nigeria on Sunday left dozens dead and resulted in the kidnapping of... Read more
Season 2 of EWTN’s hit series ‘James the Less’ to be released June 9
The second season of the award-winning online EWTN series “James the Less” will be released on Monday, June 9. Read more
Catholic Relief Services urges Israel to let its humanitarian aid teams into Gaza
Catholic Relief Services is calling on Israel to resume allowing its humanitarian aid teams access to the Palestinian Gaza Strip... Read more
At UN, Holy See demands action to safeguard civilians in global conflicts
Archbishop Gabriele Caccia addressed the U.N. Security Council last week, underscoring the Holy See’s concern for civilians impacted by armed... Read more
6 easy activities to help children understand Memorial Day
As Americans remember those who have given their lives in defense of their country, here are some ideas to help... Read more
Diocese of Charlotte will restrict Latin Mass in line with Pope Francis’ directive
Bishop Michael Martin, OFM Conv, issued a statement directing that the ancient liturgy would henceforth be celebrated in an as-yet-unnamed... Read more
Pew study finds astrology, tarot, fortune-telling are popular: How should Catholics respond?
About 1 in 3 Americans are turning to New Age practices like rarot cards, astrology, and fortune tellers at least... Read more
Cardinal Dolan receives award from Becket for religious liberty leadership
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of the Archdiocese of New York was named the Becket Fund’s 2025 Canterbury Medalist. Read more
Holocaust remembrance center founded by Catholic nuns plants Anne Frank tree
The National Catholic Center for Holocaust Education at Seton Hill University held a ceremony to plant the small tree at... Read more
