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Baltimore archbishop calls for prayers after catastrophic bridge collapse
Archbishop William Lori called for prayers after a container strip struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore City, leading... Read more
Government restrictions on religion reach ‘peak levels’ in latest Pew global survey
Overall, China, Russia, Afghanistan, Iran, and Algeria topped the report’s list of countries with “very high” government restrictions. Read more
‘NaPro technology’ offers a pro-life alternative to IVF for infertility treatment
NaPro approaches fertility treatment by two methods: identifying and treating the underlying causes of infertility and charting the woman’s fertility... Read more
Illinois diocese creates Boy Scouts patch honoring Venerable Father Augustine Tolton
The Catholic Committee on Scouting in the Diocese of Springfield announced the Venerable Father Augustine Tolton Activity Patch. Read more
Pennsylvania diocese puts retired police officers in Catholic schools to protect, ‘mentor’
The Diocese of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, is working to keep students safe by hiring retired police officers who become not only... Read more
Experts preview U.S. Supreme Court’s abortion pill case
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday regarding the Biden administration’s alleged deficient safeguards surrounding use of mifepristone. Read more
PHOTOS: New York pro-lifers march with ‘joy on steroids’ despite heavy rain and taunting
As hundreds of pro-lifers walked the route, escorted by a contingent of “New York’s Finest” police officers, the protesters followed... Read more
U.S. Catholic bishops’ conference urges Holy Week prayers for end to Israel-Hamas war
“Thousands of innocent people have died in this conflict, and thousands more have been displaced and face tremendous suffering. This... Read more
Why isn’t the Annunciation celebrated today?
Every March 25, the solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord is celebrated in the Catholic Church. But not this... Read more
New film ‘Jesus Thirsts’ shows transformative power of the Eucharist
“Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist” will take viewers on a journey to rediscover and revive the importance of... Read more
Legislative update: The 5 states taking up private school choice bills in 2024
More than 13.7% of Catholic school students nationwide use school choice program funding to help with tuition, according to the... Read more
Five suggestions from Mother Angelica for Holy Week
Mother Angelica, foundress of EWTN, offered recommendations for Holy Week that continue to be wise and practical to this day. Read more
The most popular questions about Palm Sunday — and their answers
Here is a list of the most popular questions about Palm Sunday and their answers. Read more
Catholic medical school at Benedictine College seeks accreditation, eyes 2027 opening
A new Catholic, osteopathic medical school that will be housed on the campus of Benedictine College hopes to open in... Read more
‘It’s a minor miracle’: Parishioners purchase historic church from Pennsylvania diocese
The Society of St. Joseph of Bethlehem in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, announced earlier this month that the society had purchased the... Read more
How to obtain a plenary indulgence during Holy Week 2024
A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Catholic Church through the merits of Jesus to remove temporal punishment... Read more
Nevada judge rules state must include abortion in its Medicaid program
The ruling found that limits on the Medicaid program keeping tax dollars from being used for abortion violated the state’s... Read more
House Republicans include slew of pro-life bills in 2025 budget proposal
The Republican Study Committee dedicated a section of its “Fiscal Sanity to Save America” federal budget proposal to “measures designed... Read more
Four Freedom Caucus members object to Veterans Affairs IVF funding plan
“An IVF embryo is the earliest stage of life that exists outside of the womb,” the lawmakers said in a... Read more
Fetal homicide law used in New Hampshire for first time in murder of mother and child
A New Hampshire man was charged with the murder of a pregnant woman and her unborn child, the first time... Read more
