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Pope Leo XIV biography launches in Rome; book available now from EWTN
EWTN officially launched the first authoritative biography of Pope Leo XIV during an event at the Vatican on May 22. Read more
Renowned philosopher and Catholic convert Alasdair MacIntyre dies at 96
Alasdair MacIntyre, a towering figure in moral philosophy and a Catholic convert credited with reviving the discipline of virtue ethics,... Read more
New York court shields Christian photographer from ‘equal access’ sexual orientation law
The ruling is narrow and only prevents the state from enforcing the law against the photographer for now while the... Read more
Fertility clinic bomber linked to anti-natalist ideology
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
How to become Catholic in 2025: A step-by-step guide
The election of Pope Leo XIV earlier this month has led to a renewed interest in people searching for information... Read more
Crimes against churches and Christians in Germany on the rise
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week. Read more
‘Be the love of Christ for others’: St. Louis begins long road to tornado recovery
The people of northern St. Louis continue to pick up the pieces after a massive tornado hit the city last... Read more
Catholic Relief Services loses federal funds for 11 of 13 international food aid programs
The United States Department of Agriculture ended funding for 11 of the 13 projects CRS operates through the McGovern-Dole Food... Read more
Catholics show solidarity after terrorist attack kills 2 Israeli officials in Washington, DC
On Wednesday evening, May 21, two Israeli embassy staff members were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in... Read more
Bishops applaud Educational Choice for Children Act, urge removal of ‘poison pill’ language
The budget reconciliation bill that passed in the House this week includes groundbreaking school choice legislation that provides $5 billion... Read more
Delaware legalizes physician-assisted suicide
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer this week signed a bill legalizing physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill adults with a prognosis of... Read more
Catholic Charities aids Midwestern communities devastated by tornadoes
Catholic Charities organizations are rallying to support communities devastated by the more than 70 tornadoes that tore through the central... Read more
Catholic health leaders object to House-passed Medicaid reforms in ‘big, beautiful bill’
The legislation, which now heads to the Senate, would add Medicaid work requirements for most adults without disabilities or young... Read more
Catholics praise defunding of Planned Parenthood in major congressional budget bill
The massive spending and tax cut bill, called the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” includes a provision that forbids Medicaid... Read more
UPDATE: Oklahoma Catholic charter school loses Supreme Court bid for state approval
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday declined to issue a ruling in a contentious case involving what was proposed to... Read more
Archdiocese of New Orleans agrees to $180 million settlement with abuse victims
The Archdiocese of New Orleans this week agreed to pay a massive $180 million to victims of clergy abuse there,... Read more
Town where Pope Leo XIV grew up seeks to acquire his childhood home
Steve Budzik, the home’s listing broker, told CNA he and the home’s current owner, Pawel Radzik, are eager to work... Read more
‘Send a message to the Holy Father’ initiative elicits supportive video messages for new pope
Tech company eCatholic is collecting video messages of prayer, encouragement, and support from Catholics across the globe. Read more
Canada’s lack of disabilities minister criticized by pro-life advocates
Pro-life and disability advocates have criticized the abolishment of the cabinet position that directly provided support for disabled Canadian citizens. Read more
Georgia attorney general: LIFE Act doesn’t require keeping pregnant brain-dead woman alive
The Georgia attorney general’s office released a statement clarifying that the state’s heartbeat law does not require a brain-dead pregnant... Read more
