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A priest celebrates the Traditional Latin Mass at the Church of St. Pancratius in Rome.

Diocese of Charlotte will restrict Latin Mass in line with Pope Francis’ directive

May 24, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Bishop Michael Martin, OFM Conv, issued a statement directing that the ancient liturgy would henceforth be celebrated in an as-yet-unnamed... Read more

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Pew study finds astrology, tarot, fortune-telling are popular: How should Catholics respond?

May 24, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

About 1 in 3 Americans are turning to New Age practices like rarot cards, astrology, and fortune tellers at least... Read more

In his speech, Cardinal Timothy Dolan said he is in “good company” in defending religious freedom, along with the legal team at Becket and the founders of the United States.

Cardinal Dolan receives award from Becket for religious liberty leadership

May 24, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

Cardinal Timothy Dolan of the Archdiocese of New York was named the Becket Fund’s 2025 Canterbury Medalist. Read more

(Left to right) Sister Vivien Linkhauer, Sister Gemma Del Duca, and students from Seton Hill University attend the planting of the Anne Frank tree in May 2025.

Holocaust remembrance center founded by Catholic nuns plants Anne Frank tree

May 24, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

The National Catholic Center for Holocaust Education at Seton Hill University held a ceremony to plant the small tree at... Read more

“Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope,” written by Matthew Bunson, vice president and editorial director at EWTN News.

Pope Leo XIV biography launches in Rome; book available now from EWTN

May 23, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

EWTN officially launched the first authoritative biography of Pope Leo XIV during an event at the Vatican on May 22. Read more

Alasdair MacIntyre in March 2009.

Renowned philosopher and Catholic convert Alasdair MacIntyre dies at 96

May 23, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

Alasdair MacIntyre, a towering figure in moral philosophy and a Catholic convert credited with reviving the discipline of virtue ethics,... Read more

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New York court shields Christian photographer from ‘equal access’ sexual orientation law

May 23, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The ruling is narrow and only prevents the state from enforcing the law against the photographer for now while the... Read more

The damaged front of the American Reproductive Centers fertility clinic stands following a bomb blast on May 17, 2025, in Palm Springs, California.

Fertility clinic bomber linked to anti-natalist ideology

May 23, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

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

A young woman is baptized at the 2024 Easter vigil at St. Mary’s Catholic Center at Texas A&M.

How to become Catholic in 2025: A step-by-step guide

May 23, 2025

By Jonah McKeown, Kate Quiñones

The election of Pope Leo XIV earlier this month has led to a renewed interest in people searching for information... Read more

Cologne Cathedral in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Crimes against churches and Christians in Germany on the rise

May 23, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Here is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week. Read more

“I have never seen anything like this,” said Jerikah McCloud, 23, who looks out the destroyed second floor of her family home in the Academy neighborhood of St. Louis on Saturday, May 17, 2025, after the National Weather Service confirmed a tornado struck the city the day before.

‘Be the love of Christ for others’: St. Louis begins long road to tornado recovery

May 23, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

The people of northern St. Louis continue to pick up the pieces after a massive tornado hit the city last... Read more

Catholic Relief Services distributes food for school children at one of the schools in the Department of Totonicapán, Guatemala, with the help of parent volunteers.

Catholic Relief Services loses federal funds for 11 of 13 international food aid programs

May 22, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The United States Department of Agriculture ended funding for 11 of the 13 projects CRS operates through the McGovern-Dole Food... Read more

Participants at a May 22, 2025, afternoon vigil to honor the two lives lost in an attack outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., the night before hold signs reading “Christians and Jews united against hate.”

Catholics show solidarity after terrorist attack kills 2 Israeli officials in Washington, DC

May 22, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

On Wednesday evening, May 21, two Israeli embassy staff members were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in... Read more

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Bishops applaud Educational Choice for Children Act, urge removal of ‘poison pill’ language

May 22, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

The budget reconciliation bill that passed in the House this week includes groundbreaking school choice legislation that provides $5 billion... Read more

State capitol in Dover, Delaware.

Delaware legalizes physician-assisted suicide

May 22, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer this week signed a bill legalizing physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill adults with a prognosis of... Read more

Tony McFall wears his father’s cowboy hat while looking over the debris of the house of his father and step-mother, who lost their lives during the tornado in the neighborhood of Sunshine Hills on May 17, 2025, in London, Kentucky. A tornado struck communities in Somerset and London, Kentucky, leaving over 10 dead and more injured.

Catholic Charities aids Midwestern communities devastated by tornadoes

May 22, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Catholic Charities organizations are rallying to support communities devastated by the more than 70 tornadoes that tore through the central... Read more

The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Catholic health leaders object to House-passed Medicaid reforms in ‘big, beautiful bill’

May 22, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The legislation, which now heads to the Senate, would add Medicaid work requirements for most adults without disabilities or young... Read more

Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson speaks as (left to right) House Republican Conference Chair Rep. Lisa McClain, Rep. Jason Smith, Rep. Jim Jordan, Rep. Mark Green, House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise, and House Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer listen during a news briefing after a House Republican Conference meeting with President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol on May 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

Catholics praise defunding of Planned Parenthood in major congressional budget bill

May 22, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The massive spending and tax cut bill, called the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” includes a provision that forbids Medicaid... Read more

The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C.

UPDATE: Oklahoma Catholic charter school loses Supreme Court bid for state approval

May 22, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday declined to issue a ruling in a contentious case involving what was proposed to... Read more

St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans.

Archdiocese of New Orleans agrees to $180 million settlement with abuse victims

May 22, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The Archdiocese of New Orleans this week agreed to pay a massive $180 million to victims of clergy abuse there,... Read more