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Priest reports possible eucharistic miracle at Connecticut church

Mar 26, 2023

By Zelda Caldwell

“They were running out of hosts and all of a sudden more hosts were there.” Read more

Damage from a series of powerful storms and at least one tornado is seen on March 25, 2023 in Rolling Fork, Mississippi. At least 26 people have reportedly been killed with dozens more injured following devastating storms across western Mississippi and Alabama on the night of March 24, 2023.

Pope Francis, Mississippi bishop offer prayers for victims of deadly tornado

Mar 26, 2023

By Shannon Mullen

The powerful twister on March 24 killed at least 26 people in Mississippi and Alabama. Read more

A statue of St. Michael the Archangel is one of several opportunities for outdoor veneration at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe in Orlando near the major theme parks.

A magical shrine: Orlando basilica ministers to Catholics visiting Disney World

Mar 25, 2023

By Kevin Schweers

The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe is a spiritual oasis nestled amid limitless dining,... Read more

Mother Angelica, foundress of EWTN.

Why the Stations of the Cross were a daily devotion for Mother Angelica

Mar 25, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

It is tradition for Catholics to participate in the Stations of the Cross during Lent. But for EWTN foundress Mother... Read more

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Parents at school board meetings were subject to FBI intimidation, witnesses say

Mar 24, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Witnesses offered their testimony Thursday on “Free Speech: The Biden Administration’s Chilling of Parents’ Fundamental Rights.” Read more

Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Republican House members introduce the "Parents Bill of Rights" Thursday, March 23, 2023.

U.S. House passes ‘Parents Bill of Rights’ with amendments on transgender issues

Mar 24, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives narrowly passed the bill, designed to ensure that parents have a stronger role in the... Read more

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Nancy Pelosi criticizes the U.S. Catholic bishops during Georgetown panel discussion

Mar 24, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi criticized the bishops Thursday over their opposition to abortion and transgender treatments for... Read more

Pope Francis reads the Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in St. Peter’s Basilica, March 25, 2022.

Pope Francis asked Catholics to renew Marian consecration every March 25. Here’s what that means

Mar 24, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

March 25 marks one year since Pope Francis consecrated Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Read more

A memorial Mass for the late Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell was held at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Hacienda Heights, California, on March 1, 2023.

Housekeeper’s husband pleads not guilty to murder of Bishop David O’Connell

Mar 24, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Carlos Medina, the man charged with murdering Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell in February, pleaded not guilty at his... Read more

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Texas bishops support plan to give families tuition credits to spend on private or parochial schools

Mar 24, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Catholic bishops in Texas are all-in advocating for parental school choice in the state Legislature this spring.  Read more

Father Esquibel (Daniel Zovatto) and Father Gabriele Amorth (Russell Crowe) in Screen Gems’ The Pope's Exorcist.

Here’s what real exorcists are saying about Russell Crowe’s Vatican exorcist movie

Mar 24, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

The International Association of Exorcists says the film seems to fall under the category of “splatter cinema,” which it calls... Read more

Nicaraguan political prisoner Juan Sebastian Chamorro speaks to the press ouside a hotel in Herndon, Virginia, on Feb. 9, 2023, after he was released by the Nicaraguan government.

Exiles describe Nicaragua regime’s ‘unholy war against the Catholic Church’ at congressional hearing

Mar 23, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Among those to testify March 22 was Juan Sebastian Chamorro, a former presidential candidate opposed to the Ortega regime who... Read more

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Priest stripped of faculty to hear confessions after he advocated violating that sacrament in sex abuse cases

Mar 23, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Archbishop Jerome Listecki of Milwaukee made the move following the priest’s public support for civil laws mandating priests break the... Read more

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Archbishop Gomez to lead 6-mile eucharistic procession through Los Angeles

Mar 23, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles will lead a six-mile eucharistic procession on Saturday through the city as part of... Read more

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Human composting, alkaline hydrolysis disrespect the human body, U.S. Catholic bishops say

Mar 23, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

The U.S. bishops’ doctrine committee on Thursday issued a statement stating that newer methods of human burial do not show... Read more

Pope Francis waves at pilgrims from China at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on Sept. 7, 2016.

Local Chinese authorities order parents at school to sign pledge renouncing their faith 

Mar 23, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

In another crackdown on religious freedom, authorities in an eastern Chinese city ordered parents to sign a pledge that affirms... Read more

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What to know about contraceptives, breast cancer risk, and ‘informed choice’

Mar 23, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

Some forms of contraceptive use have “a significant increase in risk of breast cancer,” a new study says. Read more

Bishop Fernand (Ferd) Joseph Cheri III, OFM, at his ordination as auxiliary bishop of New Orleans in 2015.

New Orleans Auxiliary Bishop Cheri dies at 71 after lengthy illness

Mar 22, 2023

By Peter Finney Jr.

Bishop Fernand Joseph Cheri III, OFM, who served since 2015 as auxiliary bishop of New Orleans, died March 21 at... Read more

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Biden DOJ sued for allegedly hiding info on attacks of churches, pro-life groups

Mar 22, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

A coalition of conservative organizations is taking legal action to obtain documents from the Department of Justice related to a... Read more

A Notre Dame series titled “Reproductive Justice: Scholarship for Solidarity and Social Change” held an event titled “Trans Care + Abortion Care: Intersections and Questions” on Zoom on March 20, 2023, and drew an audience of about 105 viewers.

Notre Dame ‘abortion doula’ talk was unworthy of Catholic university, local bishop laments

Mar 22, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend said the event provided an abortion facilitator “a platform for unanswered pro-abortion... Read more