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50th anniversary of Mother Seton’s canonization sparks pilgrimages
This month the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is hosting two pilgrimages to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of... Read more
Trump foreign entry ban affects several countries with large Catholic populations
President Trump’s latest order restricting foreign nationals in 19 countries from entering the U.S. will impact six countries with majority... Read more
Kentucky ACLU drops suit challenging the state’s near-ban on abortion
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
New film ‘The Ritual’ tells true story of the United States’ most-documented exorcism
“The Ritual” starring Al Pacino, Dan Stevens, Ashley Greene, and Patricia Heaton will be released in theaters on Friday, June... Read more
Archdiocese of New York launches school renewal plan, releases results of viability study
Archdiocese of New York superintendent of schools announces launch of a school renewal plan and the final results of a... Read more
Supreme Court: Wisconsin violated First Amendment in denying tax break to Catholic charity
The high court said in its Thursday decision that the First Amendment “mandates government neutrality between religions.” Read more
Catholic Charities of Chicago uses a pro-abortion lobbying firm: cooperation with evil?
Since 2022, Catholic Charities of Chicago has contracted with Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies to lobby on its behalf before the... Read more
Pope names Uganda-born priest to lead Louisiana’s Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux
The 53-year-old priest, ordained for the diocese in 2013, has acted as diocesan administrator since the death of Bishop Mario... Read more
Senate Judiciary Committee: Anti-Catholic texts found in 13 more Biden-era FBI documents
A report from the Senate Judiciary Committee has revealed that the 2023 anti-Catholic Richmond FBI memo involved coordination with field... Read more
Trump administration rescinds Biden-era requirement for ER doctors to perform abortions
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a branch of the Department of Health and Human Services, announced on June... Read more
Bishop Barron talks faith, freedom, and tech with Tucker Carlson
Bishop Robert Barron sat down with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson this week to talk about the Catholic faith and discuss... Read more
New Jersey parish employee pleads guilty to stealing nearly $300,000 from 2 churches
A former parish bookkeeper in New Jersey has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $300,000 from two parishes. Read more
Charlotte bishop delays Traditional Latin Mass restrictions after backlash
Bishop Michael Martin also said that if the Vatican changes required restrictions of the TLM, the North Carolina diocese “would... Read more
Pope Leo XIV taps Pittsburgh Auxiliary Bishop Mark Eckman to lead diocese
Pope Leo accepted Bishop David Zubik’s resignation June 4. The outgoing bishop turned 75 — the usual age of retirement... Read more
Becoming Catholic: Everything you need to know about OCIA
What is the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)? Read more
Facing shortage, New York Archdiocese taps parishioners to spot future priests
A new initiative, “Called By Name,” is the Archdiocese of New York’s latest attempt to spark interest in the priesthood. Read more
Assisted suicide bill stalls in Illinois Legislature amid Catholic opposition
A bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide stalled in the Illinois General Assembly last week amid ardent opposition from leading Catholic... Read more
Advocacy group launches campaign urging New York governor to force insurers to pay abuse claims
A victim advocacy group launched an ad campaign urging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to force insurance companies to pay... Read more
Australia’s Archbishop Fisher declares ‘second spring’ of faith in Sydney and beyond
The Archdiocese of Sydney welcomed a record 384 catechumens and candidates in March, marking a 30% increase from the previous... Read more
Government will conduct abortion pill review amid studies showing possible dangers
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said he is “committed” to conducting the review in a June 2 letter addressed to Missouri... Read more
