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LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV celebrates Pentecost Sunday
Follow our live coverage of Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope in history, and the journey of his pontificate. Read more
The birthday of the Church: Here’s what you need to know about Pentecost
This weekend, the Church celebrates Pentecost, one of the most important feast days of the year, which concludes the Easter... Read more
St. Anthony of Padua considered ‘all the world as his home’
Today the Church celebrates St. Anthony of Padua, whose widespread popularity can be traced to his efforts at reaching out... Read more
First-of-its-kind Center for Sainthood Studies launches
The center announced that its goal is to “provide a roadmap for advancing candidates for canonization and increasing the chances... Read more
New York on brink of legalizing assisted suicide as advocates urge protection of vulnerable
New York will become the 12th state in the country to allow doctors to prescribe lethal doses of medication to... Read more
Charismatic renewal leader confident Pope Leo XIV will affirm movement’s status in Church
“I truly believe Pope Leo will be very supportive of the renewal and of other lay movements,” said Shayne Bennett... Read more
Bishops in Puerto Rico push back against ICE raids, deportations
As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement increases its raids and deportations in Puerto Rico, several of the island’s bishops have... Read more
CNA explains: How do dioceses pay for bankruptcy and abuse settlements?
In some cases, dioceses will borrow money to help pay settlements, including from affiliate organizations and services, but in other... Read more
China recognizes Pope Leo XIV’s first bishop appointment
Here’s a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
Gravely wounded Colombian presidential hopeful improving; could be miracle, cardinal says
Colombian presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay, 39, a husband and father, was gravely wounded on June 7 in Bogotá when... Read more
French president to push social media ban for children under 15
French President Emmanuel Macron has joined other European and North American leaders in a call for age verification requirements for... Read more
Religious freedom, free speech advocates support Vermont couples barred from fostering
Twenty-two states and various religious freedom advocates have filed friend-of-the-court briefs on behalf of two Vermont couples who are suing... Read more
Parents’ group urges federal investigation of YMCA over men in girls’ locker rooms
A parental rights group has requested an investigation of alleged Title IX violations by the YMCA for permitting biological males... Read more
Hundreds of women sue over contraceptive injections linked to brain tumors
The legal action follows a 2024 French study that found that the use of medroxyprogesterone renders a woman five times... Read more
Ex-LGBTQ leaders at California rally oppose ‘conversion therapy’ counseling restrictions
Under legislation that has been pushed in California and other states, therapists could be prosecuted for encouraging patients to follow... Read more
Pro-life sentiments are on the rise, according to Gallup poll
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
Gallup poll says many Americans think U.S. is becoming more religious
“Thirty-four percent of U.S. adults believe religion is increasing its influence in American life, similar to the 35% measured in... Read more
10 things you should know about Blessed Carlo Acutis
Pope Leo XIV will canonize Blessed Carlo Acutis on Sept. 7. A gamer and computer coder who loved the Eucharist,... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: ‘The gravest form of poverty is not to know God’
Pope Leo XIV has released his message for the ninth World Day of the Poor, which will be held on... Read more
House launches probe of Catholic nongovernmental organizations’ role aiding migrants
Catholic Charities USA and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops are among those named in the investigation. Read more
