Archive for May 29, 2025

Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims during his general audience on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.?w=200&h=150

By Tyler Arnold

Pope Leo XIV signals focus on AI with nod to Leo XIII’s social teaching legacy

The new pontiff has signaled the direction he intends to take his papacy in handling certain social questions that need... Read more

Springs of Love ministry founder Kimberly Henkel (right) speaks with “EWTN Pro-life Weekly” host Abi Galvan on May 28, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Madalaine Elhabbal

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

The Sisters of Bon Secours along with seven local Catholic congregations are launching a citywide advertisement campaign against gun violence in Baltimore. The ad features the message “Put the Guns Down, Let Peace Begin with Us” and a QR code linking to the campaign webpage.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones

‘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

Cyclists during an earlier edition of the Giro d’Italia.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

World-class cyclists to circle Vatican City, meet Pope Leo XIV

World-class cyclists will greet Pope Leo XIV and circle Vatican City on Sunday before embarking on the final lap of... Read more

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By Alexander Folz

German archdiocese distances itself from controversial performance in cathedral

The Archdiocese of Paderborn in western Germany expressed regret that the staging had “hurt religious feelings” and has since initiated... Read more

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By Tessa Gervasini

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

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By Kristina Millare

Vatican, Caritas: Global economic reforms needed to alleviate poor nations’ debt crisis

The Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and Caritas Internationalis joined forces this week to address the impact of... Read more

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By Daniel Payne

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

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By Daniel Payne

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

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By Amira Abuzeid

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

Father Mike Schmitz and Kansas City Chiefs placekicker Harrison Butker at the Courage Under Fire Gala held in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 23, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

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

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By Daniel Payne

Lawsuit says Catholic Charities accountant stole millions using invoices, credit cards

A lawsuit filed in Wisconsin alleges that an employee of a Catholic Charities affiliate there stole millions of dollars as... Read more

Cardinal Robert Sarah and Pope Leo XIV.?w=200&h=150

By Eduardo Berdejo

Cardinal Sarah to represent Pope Leo XIV at celebrations of apparitions of St. Anne

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Cardinal Robert Sarah as his special envoy for celebrations in France commemorating the 400th anniversary... Read more

President Trump’s administration sent a letter probing hospitals that provide transgender treatments to minors, seeking information on HHS rule compliance on May 28, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Tyler Arnold

Trump administration probes hospitals on transgender treatments for minors, HHS compliance

President Donald Trump’s administration launched an inquiry into hospitals that have provided transgender drugs and performed transgender surgeries on minors. Read more

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By Victoria Cardiel

More than 60,000 pilgrims expected for Jubilee of Families, Children, and the Elderly

More than 60,000 pilgrims from 120 countries will be in Rome this weekend to participate in the Jubilee of Families,... Read more