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Eucharistic hosts.

Indianapolis Archdiocese: Lab results indicate discolored host was ‘not miraculous’

Mar 24, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Last month, a social media post drew attention to what the post called a “‘potential’ Eucharistic miracle” after a parish... Read more

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Woman sues abortionist for leaving remnants of unborn child inside her after abortion

Mar 24, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

A woman is suing an abortionist for allegedly leaving more than half of her unborn child inside her after an... Read more

St. Mary's School in Fredericksburg, Texas.

Texas ‘school choice’ legislation could trigger influx of students to Catholic schools

Mar 24, 2025

By María J. Moriarty

The measure would create education savings accounts (ESAs) of about $10,893 per student and allow home schooling families to collect... Read more

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New ‘game changer’ health care bill would make health sharing payments tax deductible

Mar 24, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

If passed, the Health Care Sharing Ministry Tax Parity Act would designate health sharing payments as tax deductable. Read more

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy in a March 20, 2025, interview on “The World Over with Raymond Arroyo” shares how his family and Catholic faith have sustained him during his extraordinarily intense first months as U.S. Secretary of Transportation.

Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy reflects on first months of tenure and his faith

Mar 22, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Sean Duffy shared how his family and his Catholic faith have sustained him during his extraordinarily intense first months as... Read more

Genuflection before the Blessed Sacrament.

Cardinal Dolan explains why Catholics genuflect in church

Mar 22, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the archbishop of New York, explained one of the expressions of reverence Catholics make in church —... Read more

A previous class of St. Kateri Rosary Walk interns.

Young men reaffirm faith and friendship in Church-sponsored building project

Mar 22, 2025

By Martin Barillas

Until March 31, the Diocese of Gallup, New Mexico, is accepting applications for the 2025 St. Kateri Rosary Walk internship... Read more

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden.

South Dakota governor signs bill to keep men out of girls’ locker rooms, restrooms

Mar 21, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

“South Dakota is a place where common sense values remain common, and these bills reinforce that fact,” South Dakota Gov.... Read more

Bishop Markus Büchel of the Diocese of St. Gallen in Switzerland.

Swiss bishop issues call on podcast for ordination of women

Mar 21, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Here are some of the major stories about the Catholic Church from around the world that you may have missed... Read more

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Human embryos aren’t property, Virginia judge rules

Mar 21, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more

Idaho Capitol in Boise.

Idaho governor signs bill to protect religious, conscience rights of doctors and nurses

Mar 21, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The new law establishes that Idaho recognizes “that the right of conscience is a fundamental and inalienable right.” Read more

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Bill banning men from women’s showers, spaces in jails signed into law in Mississippi

Mar 21, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The legislation prohibits men who self-identify as transgender women from accessing women’s changing rooms, restrooms, showers, sleeping quarters, and other... Read more

The U.S. Department of Education building in Washington, D.C.

U.S. bishops respond to Trump executive order designed to eliminate Department of Education

Mar 21, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

“Parents are the primary educators of their children and should have the freedom and resources to choose an educational setting... Read more

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In federal suit, Illinois diocese says state ‘human rights’ law violates religious freedom

Mar 21, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is arguing in federal court that a state “human rights” law is infringing upon... Read more

Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas.

Kansas City archbishop settles lawsuit against Satanist group over alleged stolen Eucharist

Mar 21, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

Archbishop Joseph Naumann had on March 14 filed a lawsuit in Leavenworth County District Court seeking an order to secure... Read more

Sister Mary Casey O’Connor, SV, and her twin sister, Casey Gunning, who has Down syndrome, speak at the March for Life Rally in 2023.

World Down Syndrome Day: How the Church works to reach Catholics with disabilities

Mar 21, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

March 21 marks World Down Syndrome Day — a global awareness day recognized by the United Nations to advocate for... Read more

Dr. Catherine Pakaluk and six of her children.

Catholic perspectives set to weigh in at upcoming natalism conference

Mar 21, 2025

By Martin Barillas

The problem of below-replacement fertility rates across the globe and possible solutions to reverse the trend will be the subject... Read more

A vintage McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish container with blue and green branding.

How the McDonald’s Filet-o-Fish became a Lenten tradition in the U.S.

Mar 21, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Known primarily for its burgers and chicken nuggets, the restaurant’s “Filet-o-Fish” sandwich is also a classic mainstay on its menu.  Read more

Bobby Schindler, brother of Terri Schiavo and president of the Terri Schiavo Life and Hope Network, speaks with “EWTN News Nightly” anchor Tracy Sabol on March 18, 2025.

20 years later: Terri Schiavo’s impact on the right-to-life movement

Mar 20, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

It’s been 20 years since Terri Schiavo’s feeding tube was removed, initiating the process of dehydration and starvation that would... Read more

A young woman prays the rosary in front of the Planned Parenthood facility on Bleecker Street in Manhattan in an undated photo.

Planned Parenthood shutters only facility in Manhattan after decades of pro-life prayers

Mar 20, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The location is one where New York pro-life Catholics have frequently prayed outside. Read more