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Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska.

Bishop Conley condemns ‘drag Mass’ at university as offensive attack on Catholic faith

Jun 25, 2025

By Daniel Payne

In a June 24 statement, Lincoln, Nebraska, Bishop James Conley called the event a “blatant public display of faith-based discrimination.” Read more

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before the House Committee on Appropriations at the U.S. Capitol on June 23, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

U.S. attorney general confirms investigation into ‘DC Five’ aborted babies

Jun 24, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed at a budget hearing that the controversy is “an ongoing investigation,” adding that she “cannot... Read more

The work of Association Meter, an organization that combats online pedophilia, was featured on “EWTN Pro-Life Weekly.”

International monitoring organization reports pedophilic videos online have tripled

Jun 24, 2025

By Paris Apodaca

Moreover, in its annual report for 2024, Association Meter identified over 8,000 links to pedophilic content, with U.S.-based servers hosting... Read more

Mass at a cathedral in Nagasaki, Japan, after the U.S. dropped a nuclear weapon on the city in August of 1945. The Japanese bishops asked for international nuclear disarmament in a June 20, 2025, letter.

Japan bishops on nuclear bombs: ‘This tragedy must not be repeated’

Jun 24, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan is urging the international community to abolish nuclear weapons once and for all in... Read more

Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta.

Atlanta hospital ensures Catholic identity through new sponsorship agreement

Jun 24, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

Atlanta’s first hospital, Emory Saint Joseph’s, founded in 1880 by the Sisters of Mercy, will continue to operate as a... Read more

The scene outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., after the court released its decision in the Dobbs abortion case on June 24, 2022.

Catholic bishops on Dobbs anniversary: ‘The battle for life is far from over’

Jun 24, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

On the anniversary of the Dobbs decision, American Catholic bishops are celebrating while reminding pro-lifers more work is needed to... Read more

Over 3,000 Catholics filled the streets of Portland, Oregon, on Sunday, June 22, 2025, for a major Eucharistic procession led by Archbishop Alexander Sample.

Over 3,000 Catholics fill Portland, Oregon, streets for Eucharistic procession

Jun 24, 2025

By Christian Cristobal

The event marked the first time the city of Portland, Oregon, has permitted a public Catholic procession through the main... Read more

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Supreme Court will decide whether inmates can sue prison workers over religious violations

Jun 24, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The high court on Monday granted certiorari in the case Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety. Oral... Read more

Cassandra Baker, now a coordinator for the Catholic Montessori Institute, presents a math lesson introducing the decimal system to a 4-year-old student in spring 2023 at the Christ the King Catholic Montessori Grade School in Mandan, North Dakota.

UMary launches world’s first Catholic Montessori institute

Jun 24, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

The University of Mary has launched the world’s first Catholic Montessori Institute, making the institute the go-to place for certification... Read more

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CNA explains: How the Catholic view of human rights developed

Jun 24, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

The concept of human rights within Catholic teaching is not a recent addition but rather has roots extending back to... Read more

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Health and Human Services investigates Michigan health group for religious discrimination

Jun 23, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

HHS is investigating a Michigan health care provider for allegedly firing a medical professional who refused to participate in sex... Read more

Bishop Robert Barron responded on June 22, 2025, to criticism of a talk he gave at the first meeting of President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission in Washington, D.C.

Bishop Barron responds to criticism over participation in Religious Liberty Commission

Jun 23, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

In a social media post on June 22, Bishop Robert Barron responded to claims made in a recent article by... Read more

The Texas capitol building, where Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill into law on June 21, 2025, that requires public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments.

Gov. Greg Abbott signs law requiring Ten Commandments in all Texas classrooms

Jun 23, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom at the... Read more

Purple stole and confessional.

Justice Department sues Washington state over law forcing priests to break confession seal

Jun 23, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

The DOJ in a press release announcing the lawsuit filed on June 23 said the Washington law “violates the free... Read more

SENT founder John Cannon speaks at the September 2024 SENT Summit.

Turn your Catholic idea into a thriving venture at SENT Summit

Jun 23, 2025

By Andrew Likoudis

The SENT Summit is part of SENT Ventures’ broader vision to foster Catholic entrepreneurship in the secular world — fostering... Read more

Smoke from incense drifts in the air at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles, California, where the 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage concluded on June 22, 2025.

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage concludes with Corpus Christi Mass in LA

Jun 22, 2025

By Jim Graves

The 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage completed its 3,300-mile journey across the western United States on Sunday, having traversed 10 states. Read more

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From heartache to hope: One woman’s mission to match Catholics for marriage

Jun 22, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The founder of Cana Connections describes the new dating service as “more old-school, traditional matchmaking.” Read more

A life-sized statue of Christ is displayed at the site of the Stations of the Cross garden in Maysville, Kentucky, Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

Kentucky political leader builds life-sized Stations of the Cross garden

Jun 22, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Catholics in northeastern Kentucky will soon be able to follow the passion of Christ in life-sized form thanks to the... Read more

The outside of Guaranteed Rate Field, where the Chicago White Sox baseball team plays.

‘He’s one of us’: New short film chronicles Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago life before papacy

Jun 21, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

CEO and President of Spirit Juice Rob Kaczmark takes viewers on a tour of Pope Leo XIV’s childhood life on... Read more

American adults in their 20s and 30s plan to have fewer children than adults did a decade ago, Pew Research Center reported on June 19, 2025.

Pew report: U.S. adults in their 20s and 30s plan to have fewer than 2 children

Jun 20, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

American adults in their 20s and 30s plan to have fewer children than adults did a decade ago, a new... Read more