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Pope Francis, Vance clash over ‘ordo amoris’
JD Vance, a Catholic, had in a late January interview invoked an “old school … Christian concept” he later identified... Read more
‘Sexlessness’ is on the rise. Can the Church use this moment to promote marriage?
Increasing numbers of young adults in the United States are reporting a lack of sexual activity — a trend experts... Read more
New film on Carlo Acutis to be released on his canonization date
The release date coincides with Pope Francis’ canonization of Carlo Actuis, the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint, on April 27. Read more
Marc Fogel’s family: Rosary and faith sustained them through his detainment in Russia
“At 9:30 at night we always prayed the rosary simultaneously, and I think it helped all of us, and I... Read more
This small diocese is leading the country in vocations to the priesthood
“The challenges of priestly ministry — whether serving small, tight-knit communities or large, diverse parishes — highlight the importance of... Read more
Pope Francis appoints three new bishops to U.S. dioceses
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati and the Dioceses of Sioux City and Norwich all received new appointments. Read more
Cardinal Tobin announces new review to probe Seton Hall president’s knowledge of abuse allegations
Monsignor Joseph Reilly was recently appointed president of Seton Hall University despite being accused in a previous investigation of mishandling... Read more
U.S. bishops ask Pope Francis for prayers to build better immigration system
The president of the U.S. bishops’ conference has responded to Pope Francis’ letter to the bishops regarding the country’s latest... Read more
Saint John Paul II National Shrine to host exhibit on the Shroud of Turin during Lent
On the first day of Lent, the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, D.C., will host an exhibit... Read more
Jesuit Refugee Service says Trump funding freeze will impact more than 100,000 refugees
In 2024, JRS received $24,049,039 in government funding and $9,224,422 in private donations, according to its financial statements from last... Read more
U.S. defense secretary pauses allowing transgender troops to enter the military
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a memorandum outlining the new policy on Friday, Feb. 7, which was made public... Read more
27 religious groups sue White House over ‘sensitive location’ immigration policy
A DHS spokesman said last month that the policy meant that “criminals will no longer be able to hide in... Read more
Google Calendar removes Pride Month, cultural heritage months
A Google spokesperson said in a statement that the decision was made in mid-2024 and did not indicate ideological or... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Tucson Bishop Weisenburger as new archbishop of Detroit
Pope Francis on Tuesday appointed Tucson Bishop Edward Weisenburger as the new archbishop of Detroit, accepting the resignation of current... Read more
Mass attendance ticks back up nationally after pandemic falter, data suggests
New data from CARA suggests that Mass attendance levels have quietly returned to 2019 levels nearly six years later. Read more
Super Bowl commercials: Rocket Mortgage, Google’s dream job were top life-affirming ads
Here are the top pro-life commercials from Super Bowl 2025. Read more
Minnesota bishops call for ‘generous but also prudent’ welcome of refugees
The bishops took issue with a Jan. 21 Department of Homeland Security directive that ended restrictions on arresting people at... Read more
Does the death penalty deter crime?
The debate on whether the death penalty deters and lowers rates of crime is a long-simmering one, with both sides... Read more
Nebraska man describes meeting Christ in new autobiography
Derek Ruth, 28, has written a book about his medical crisis as a teen and his subsequent healing, as well... Read more
U.S. bishops’ conference lays off 50 amid migrant funding ‘uncertainty’
Workers in the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Migration and Refugee Services Office were informed of the job cuts on... Read more
