Articles by Tessa Gervasini
Catholic music debate: Should certain hymns be banned?
Oct 18, 2025 / 12:00 pmSeveral hymns were temporarily banned last year in the Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri, after being found to be “insufficient in sound doctrine.”
USCIRF, lawmakers, advocates discuss the ‘severe’ threats to religious freedom in China
Oct 16, 2025 / 16:11 pmThe U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) heard recommendations for addressing religious freedom concerns in China at an Oct. 16 hearing.
Study: Biblical definition of marriage high among churchgoers, definition of family less so
Oct 14, 2025 / 13:38 pmThe Family Research Council in partnership with the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University recently released findings from a new national survey.
Diocese of Lexington launches net-zero plan inspired by Laudato Si’
Oct 14, 2025 / 06:00 amInspired by Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical Laudato Si’, the Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky, plan will include all properties in 50 counties.
Columbus Day highlights explorer’s ‘legacy of faith,’ Trump says
Oct 13, 2025 / 05:00 amPresident Donald Trump is reclaiming Christopher Columbus’ “extraordinary legacy of faith, courage, perseverance, and virtue,” according to the president’s proclamation.
Catholic media organizations to publish second edition of Liturgy of the Hours
Oct 9, 2025 / 14:28 pmThe U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops chose Catholic media companies Ascension and Word on Fire to publish the Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition.
Faith-based ministries discuss how to further pro-life mission
Oct 9, 2025 / 12:55 pmPro-life leaders discussed how faith-based ministries are helping to cultivate a society that promotes human dignity and how others can advance the cause.
Would-be attacker of DC Red Mass targeted Catholics, police say
Oct 8, 2025 / 15:45 pmLouis Geri was arrested outside of the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle before the annual “Red Mass” that welcomes Supreme Court justices and lawmakers.
Man arrested outside of D.C. Catholic church allegedly possessed molotov cocktail
Oct 6, 2025 / 14:06 pmA man was charged with possession of a molotov cocktail Sunday outside of the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C., according to authorities.
Cash aid for moms: Michigan program cuts infant poverty, boosts families
Oct 6, 2025 / 07:00 amThe first community-wide, unconditional cash transfer program for new families called Rx Kids began in January 2024 in Flint, Michigan, and has helped alleviate poverty.
USCIRF says international community must protect refugees fleeing religious persecution
Oct 2, 2025 / 13:16 pmDespite the growing number of refugees, the USCIRF report said it is not just a moral responsibility for countries to welcome refugees but a legal one.
Catholic organizations urge Congress to end U.S. government shutdown
Oct 1, 2025 / 17:20 pmCatholic organizations called for a swift resolution to the shutdown to mitigate the harm to government-funded programs serving the poor and vulnerable.
U.S. bishops’ president issues pastoral reflection on anniversary of Fratelli Tutti
Oct 1, 2025 / 16:35 pmU.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops President Timothy Broglio issued a pastoral reflection on the fifth anniversary of the encyclical Fratelli Tutti.
Brooklyn bishop calls on faithful to lobby against New York assisted suicide legislation
Sep 30, 2025 / 17:32 pmBrooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan has asked the faithful to contact New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and urge her to oppose assisted suicide legislation.
China uses torture to suppress religious leaders, report says
Sep 30, 2025 / 16:45 pmChina tries to exert total control over religion, according to a September report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.
Religious Liberty Commission hears from teachers, coaches, school leaders
Sep 29, 2025 / 19:13 pmSpeakers said there must be a fight for schools to bring back the “truth” to protect students and religious liberty.
‘EWTN News Nightly’ welcomes new anchor Veronica Dudo
Sep 29, 2025 / 08:00 amNew “EWTN News Nightly” anchor Veronica Dudo said she wanted to be a journalist “to give a voice to those who would otherwise go unheard.”
U.S. bishops reiterate solidarity with faithful of Africa amid ongoing conflicts
Sep 26, 2025 / 06:00 amThe United States bishops have expressed their solidarity with the bishops and faithful in Africa “amidst ongoing conflicts” on the continent.
Police investigate flyers at Georgetown recruiting for far-left gun group tied to violence
Sep 25, 2025 / 17:18 pmPolice are investigating a number of posters displayed on Georgetown University’s campus that appear to be recruiting students for a leftist gun club linked to violence.
Catholic University of America panel explores how Christians should think about AI
Sep 25, 2025 / 07:00 amThe Catholic University of America hosted a panel this week to discuss how Christians should think about the developing technology surrounding AI.