Articles by Tessa Gervasini
U.S. bishops stress need for immediate ceasefire after deadly attack on Gaza parish
Jul 18, 2025 / 16:00 pmThe president of the USCCB has called for peace and an “immediate ceasefire” following a deadly attack on the only Catholic church in Gaza.
CARA study: Mary’s role strongly shapes vocational paths in U.S. Church
Jul 16, 2025 / 15:30 pmNine in 10 religious men and women say a Marian devotion “positively impacted” them while discerning a vocation.
Archdiocese of Santa Fe marks 80th anniversary of first nuclear bomb detonation
Jul 15, 2025 / 15:58 pmThe Archdiocese of Santa Fe will mark the 80th anniversary of the detonation of the first nuclear bomb, which took place in New Mexico in 1945.
Poll: Most Americans agree with Supreme Court on LGBT issues, porn, parents’ rights
Jul 11, 2025 / 10:45 amThe survey was completed online April 10–16 among 2,201 U.S. adults by YouGov for its SCOTUSpoll project.
Norwegian jubilee pilgrimage honors the feast day of St. Sunniva
Jul 9, 2025 / 11:07 amOn July 8, the feast day of St. Sunniva, Catholics from multiple countries arrived at Selja, an island just off the west coast of Norway.
How a teenage boy became a ‘ninja fighting hunger’
Jul 8, 2025 / 06:00 amAustin Baron, a Notre Dame student and the founder of Knot Perfect, is using his participation on NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior” to help expand his outreach.
July Fourth celebration prompts Catholic reflection on religion and U.S. founding
Jul 4, 2025 / 06:00 amAhead of Independence Day, the National Catholic Bioethics Center’s Edward Furton presented a lecture in the nation’s capital about natural religion and the American founding.
Michigan’s Siena Heights University announces closure after 105 years
Jul 3, 2025 / 13:32 pmThe small Catholic institution of about 2,300 students, located in Adrian, Michigan, reported that continuing operations beyond the coming academic year is no longer feasible.
Notre Dame Law School recognizes scholars for religious liberty work
Jul 3, 2025 / 09:45 amAt its fifth annual Religious Liberty Summit, Notre Dame Law School recognized two scholars for their contributions to the promotion of religious liberty.
Dominican Father Ambrose Little appointed new director of Thomistic Institute
Jul 2, 2025 / 18:37 pmDominican Father Ambrose Little has been appointed the new director of the Thomistic Institute, a position held for the past seven years by Father Dominic Legge, OP.
Ukrainian Greek Catholic church invites pilgrims to visit Cross of Gratitude
Jul 1, 2025 / 16:17 pmThe Cross of Gratitude was recently welcomed by a Ukrainian Greek Catholic church in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, the first parish of the Greek Catholic rite in America.
U.S. bishops urge Senate to act with ‘courage and creativity’ to protect the poor
Jun 27, 2025 / 13:31 pm“Congress must be consistent in protecting human life and dignity and make drastic changes to the bill to protect those most in need,” Archbishop Timothy Broglio said.
Celebrate Life Weekend kicks off in Washington, DC
Jun 27, 2025 / 11:41 amAfter a successful 2024 event, the Celebrate Life Weekend returns June 27–29 for three days of events that mark the anniversary of the 2022 Dobbs decision overturning Roe.
New Pew study reveals percentage of Catholics who voted for Trump in 2024
Jun 26, 2025 / 10:00 amA new Pew Research Center report reveals that about 22% of those who voted in the 2024 election and cast their ballot for President Donald Trump were Catholic.
Religious sisters demonstrate on Capitol Hill as U.S. senators consider budget bill
Jun 25, 2025 / 16:07 pmThe event called “Sisters Speak Out” was held June 24 in the nation’s capital while approximately 40 “echo events” took place across the country.
U.S. attorney general confirms investigation into ‘DC Five’ aborted babies
Jun 24, 2025 / 18:07 pmAttorney General Pam Bondi confirmed at a budget hearing that the controversy is “an ongoing investigation,” adding that she “cannot discuss that in this forum.”
Gov. Greg Abbott signs law requiring Ten Commandments in all Texas classrooms
Jun 23, 2025 / 17:43 pmTexas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom at the start of the 2025-2026 school year.
Pew report: U.S. adults in their 20s and 30s plan to have fewer than 2 children
Jun 20, 2025 / 17:51 pmAmerican adults in their 20s and 30s plan to have fewer children than adults did a decade ago, a new Pew Research Center report finds.
Religious Liberty Commission chair shares outlook after first hearing
Jun 20, 2025 / 14:11 pmAs the work of the presidential Religious Liberty Commission gets underway, the commission’s chairmansaid he sees two sets of domestic threats to religious liberty in the U.S.
Pope Leo XIV speaks with astronomy students about ‘wonder’ of the universe
Jun 19, 2025 / 08:00 amThe pope spoke to students gathered as part of a monthlong astronomy and astrophysics summer school program hosted by the Vatican Observatory.