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How to pray this year’s ‘9 Days for Life’ novena starting Jan. 16
Tthe United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) is inviting the faithful to take part in its “9 Days for... Read more
Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi vows to end ‘weaponization’ against Catholics
During her Jan. 15 hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Pam Bondi referred to the Richmond FBI memo... Read more
Catholic Annunciation House defends against ‘alien harboring’ claim at Texas Supreme Court
Annunciation House asked the Texas Supreme Court on Jan. 13 to block Attorney General Ken Paxton’s effort to shut down... Read more
House passes bill to block males from competing in girls’ and women’s sports
The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 would deny federal funding to schools that permits biological... Read more
Catholic medical group sues Biden administration over emergency room abortion rule
The federal government is accused of acting unlawfully when in July 2022 it directed that hospitals and emergency rooms would... Read more
White House to remove Cuba from terror list amid Vatican’s efforts at prisoner release
A senior administration official told media in a call on Tuesday that President Joe Biden would be lifting Cuba from... Read more
Opus Dei contests charges of malfeasance in author’s new book
The book, written by Gareth Gore, describes Opus Dei as “a secretive, ultra-conservative Catholic sect” that “pushed its radical agenda... Read more
Hope rises from the ashes as Catholic aid mobilizes in California wildfires
A tabernacle that survived the blaze at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Pacific Palisades has come to epitomize hope for... Read more
Bishop urges prayer, forgiveness on Roe anniversary: ‘No sin is beyond God’s mercy’
“No matter the circumstances of the abortion, we must recognize the often-silent grief of parents for their child,” Bishop Daniel... Read more
New Jersey Rep. Chris Smith to be honored at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
The New Jersey representative will receive the organization’s annual Christifideles Laici Award at the 20th National Catholic Prayer Breakfast on... Read more
New York bishops support governor’s plan to increase child tax credit
New York’s Catholic bishops are supporting a proposal from Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul to increase the state’s child tax credit. Read more
Dominican House of Studies celebrates new bell, a long-awaited addition to DC priory
One hundred and 20 years after its founding in 1905, the Dominican House of Studies finally has a bell for... Read more
Knights of Columbus launch new Pilgrim Icon Program honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus
On Jan. 3, the Knights launched a new Pilgrim Icon of the Sacred Heart of Jesus program during a Holy... Read more
President Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction
“Pope Francis is unlike any who came before,” a White House statement said. “Above all, he is the People’s Pope... Read more
Story of Armenian family’s journey to freedom, faith during ongoing conflicts is focus of new film
“Between Borders” depicts the real-life events one family endured while fleeing their home in Baku, Azerbaijan, during the massacre that... Read more
Catholic bishops issue immigration reform guidance: Safeguard communities in humane way
The USCCB guidelines discourage the use of military personnel, resources, and tactics to carry out deportations. Read more
Los Angeles archbishop: Catholics called to be God’s ‘instruments’ during deadly wildfires
The prelate delivered the remarks as a homily at a special Mass celebrated at the Cathedral of Our Lady of... Read more
2025 March for Life speakers include Gov. Ron DeSantis, Rep. Chris Smith, Lila Rose
The list includes Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Rep. Chris Smith from New Jersey, and Live Action President Lila Rose. Read more
Biden cancels trip to Italy and meeting with Pope Francis amid deadly California wildfires
Biden was set to travel to Rome from Jan. 9–12 at Pope Francis’ invitation. His audience with the Holy Father... Read more
Biden eulogizes Jimmy Carter as ‘good and faithful servant’ at funeral service
U.S. President Joe Biden praised former President Jimmy Carter’s character and referred to him as a “good and faithful servant... Read more
