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Rep. Tom Emmer credits his parents’ example in fostering Catholic faith
Rep. Tom Emmer said his Catholic faith was formed by his parents’ example at a young age and he encouraged... Read more
How federal and state abortion policies shifted in 2025
Abortion policy at the federal and state levels has continued to shift in the United States in 2025. Read more
Popular Catholic speaker pleads for a miracle amid son’s medical emergency
Popular Catholic content creator Paul Kim has continued to ask for prayers for his 5-year-old son, Micah, who is in... Read more
Jonathan Roumie tells Father Mike Schmitz: ‘Everything in my life has prepared me for this role’
In a new sit-down interview with well-known podcaster priest Father Mike Schmitz, actor Jonathan Roumie spoke in depth about his... Read more
Bishop of Columbus grants Mass dispensation to immigrants who fear deportation
Bishop Earl Fernandes announced that those who fear immigration enforcement action are free from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass... Read more
U.S. executions rise in 2025 amid shifting public opinion
A rise in executions in the U.S. in 2025 occurred alongside “shifting public opinion” against the death penalty, offering anti-death-penalty... Read more
2025 saw expanded access to physician-assisted suicide
Despite opposition from Catholic leaders, multiple states and countries advanced legislation in 2025 to expand access to physician-assisted suicide. Read more
St. John the Evangelist — apostle, Son of Thunder, beloved disciple, caretaker of Mary
The feast of St. John the Evangelist, an apostole who played a very prominent role in many of the New... Read more
Should Catholics use AI to re-create deceased loved ones? Experts weigh in
The AI company 2wai ignited a controversy on social media in November after it revealed an app that will allow... Read more
In interview with Bishop Barron, Justice Barrett opens up about her faith
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett says her Catholic faith “grounds her” and gives her “perspective.” Read more
CNA explains: How does ‘Mass dispensation’ work, and when is it used?
Amid heavy immigration enforcement by the Trump administration, several bishops in the U.S. have recently issued broad dispensations to Catholics... Read more
In effort to stem violence against Christians, U.S. conducts airstrikes on ISIS in Nigeria
With the support of the Nigerian government, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military has carried out strikes... Read more
Religious sisters offer abortion clinic workers Christmas cards with resources and prayers
And Then There Were None, a pro-life organization dedicated to assisting abortion clinic workers leave their jobs, carries out a... Read more
Where does the ‘Feast of the 7 Fishes’ Christmas Eve tradition come from?
The Feast of the Seven Fishes stems from the southern part of Italy and spans generations. Read more
‘Everybody’s had it’: Backlash to Charlotte bishop’s ban of altar rails, kneelers
In a Dec. 17 letter, Bishop Michael Martin said that by Jan. 16, 2026, the use of altar rails, kneelers,... Read more
UPDATED: Pope asked Illinois governor to veto assisted suicide bill
Pope Leo XIV asked Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to veto an assisted suicide bill. Read more
Vice President Vance presents a Christian vision of politics
In a speech this week, U.S. Vice President JD Vance, America’s second Catholic vice president, laid out a distinctly Christian... Read more
Federal judge strikes down rules allowing schools to hide gender ‘transitions’ from parents
A federal judge in California has issued a permanent block against the state’s “gender secrecy policies” that have allowed schools... Read more
UPDATED: Florida bishops call for immigration enforcement moratorium over Christmas
Catholic bishops in Florida have asked President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis “to pause immigration enforcement activities during the... Read more
Archbishop Coakley anticipates meeting with Trump, Vance
Archbishop Paul Coakley said this week he is looking forward to speaking with President Donald Trump in “the near future.” Read more
