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America loses its only Trappist brewery, amid competitive beer market
The first and only certified Trappist brewery in the U.S. has said that it will close, citing a lack of... Read more
Tiananmen memorial Masses won’t be held in Hong Kong this year amid security law concerns
A Catholic group in Hong Kong will not be holding Masses this year to commemorate the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre,... Read more
15 killed in Texas shooting at elementary school
A gunman killed 14 students and a teacher at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, about 90 miles west of... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of Gaylord tornado
Pope Francis expressed his closeness on Tuesday to the victims of a tornado that struck Gaylord last week, killing two... Read more
Baby formula shortage: Pro-life pregnancy centers offer aid to moms
Here’s another, perhaps lesser-known, option parents can also turn to for help during the baby formula shortage: pregnancy resource centers. Read more
Nancy Pelosi doubles down on abortion support in response to Communion ban
The House Speaker made her first public comments since being banned from receiving Communion in her home diocese because of... Read more
Roberta Drury, a Catholic victim of Buffalo shooting, 'reflected God's love'
Roberta Drury, one of the victims of the mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, was remembered at her funeral Mass... Read more
Archbishop Cordileone responds to criticism that he's 'politicizing the Eucharist'
Cordileone was interviewed May 23 by EWTN News' Erik Rosales. Read more
Judge blocks auction of Dorothy's Wizard of Oz dress, over Catholic University's objections
The Catholic University of America cannot auction a dress from the Wizard of Oz until a court resolves a legal... Read more
DC archdiocese mistakenly gives candid response on Pelosi Communion denial
The Archdiocese of Washington’s communications office erroneously told a reporter Monday that media requests related to Nancy Pelosi’s denial of... Read more
This is the prayer that Catholics are asked to say for the Church in China on May 24
In 2007 Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed May 24, the feast of Our Lady, Help of Christians, to be a World... Read more
Oklahoma passes extensive abortion ban bill, as country awaits Supreme Court ruling
The Oklahoma legislature has passed another law limiting abortion, ahead of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could allow many... Read more
Charleston bishop 'conquered hearts' ministering to Hispanics in Georgia
The newly consecrated Bishop of Charleston showed a great commitment and love for the Hispanic community in the Archdiocese of... Read more
Not over the rainbow, yet: Lawsuit blocks Catholic University's auction of 'Wizard of Oz' dress
The university had planned to auction the dress to fund its drama school. Read more
Here are two basic requirements Catholics must meet to receive Holy Communion
Receiving the Eucharist can transform one’s spiritual life, but it is important for Catholics to observe the basic requirements for... Read more
UPDATE: These Catholic bishops support Nancy Pelosi ban on Holy Communion
So far only a small minority of U.S. bishops have come out publicly in support of Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone’s... Read more
St Petersburg diocesan summit to grow the Church was historic opportunity
Parish and Pastoral Center leaders from across the Diocese of St. Petersburg gathered April 25-27, 2022, for one purpose: growing... Read more
Full text of Archbishop Cordileone letter to Nancy Pelosi banning her from Communion
Here is the full text of San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone’s notification to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, informing... Read more
Catholics respond to barring of Nancy Pelosi from Holy Communion
Catholics are responding in a variety of ways to Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone's decision not to admit Nancy Pelosi to Communion,... Read more
Denver archbishop: Cordileone 'made every attempt' to avoid barring Pelosi from Communion
“I support and commend my brother bishop for making this courageous, compassionate, and necessary decision,” Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila said. Read more
