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Former Maronite priest still presenting himself as a cleric, Denver Archdiocese warns
Andre Mahanna is continuing to present himself as a priest despite having been dismissed from the clerical state, according to... Read more
1 in 4 post-abortive women regret abortion decades later, study finds
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
Catholic bishops back Trump’s removal of gender ideology in refugee forms
The U.S. Catholic bishops have published a public comment that supports the removal of gender ideology within refugee resettlement forms... Read more
Dozens of Congress members urge court to allow Ten Commandments display in public schools
Forty-six United States lawmakers are urging the federal court to allow the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools. Read more
Buffalo bishop will allow faithful to meet at parishes to oppose closures, mergers
Bishop Michael Fisher is permitting Catholics to meet at Buffalo, New York, parishes while they work to oppose diocesan-mandated parish... Read more
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Archbishop Broglio: Drug cartels must be stopped, but not with ‘violence outside the law’
U.S. Military Services Archbishop Timothy Broglio is urging the country’s leaders to refrain from killing noncombatants while neutralizing violent drug... Read more
Catholic Charities affiliates fear SNAP disruptions amid Trump administration warning
The Trump administration intends to cut off federal food assistance for 21 states, which has caused concern for some local... Read more
Lilly Endowment announces 45 multimillion-dollar grants for theological schools
The Lilly Endowment said it will distribute 45 large-scale grants to theological schools, including directing about $60 million to several... Read more
Catholics join coalition opposed to the death penalty amid execution surge
Catholics and pro-life conservatives formed a coalition of more than 50 organizations seeking to end the death penalty. Read more
Nigerian, Iraqi priests tell of aiding persecuted Christians seen in photo exhibit
A photo exhibit features the “forgotten faces” of persecuted Christians in Nigeria and Iraq. Read more
Catholics with disabilities reflect ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Catholic adults with disabilities talked about how faith guides their lives and how dioceses and individuals can better accommodate and... Read more
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem’s visit to U.S. will spotlight plight of Holy Land Christians
The Archdiocese of Detroit will welcome Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, for a pastoral visit Dec. 4–7. Read more
The unlikely hero of India: St. Francis Xavier
St. Francis Xavier is a patron saint of missionaries and missions who led an unlikely life of adventure and heroism. Read more
U.S. Supreme Court hears dispute over faith-based pregnancy centers
The U.S. Supreme Court considered whether a New Jersey faith-based pregnancy center may challenge a state subpoena demanding donor information. Read more
U.S. Catholic bishops award over $7.8 million for mission dioceses
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops allocated more than $7.8 million for American mission dioceses. Read more
Ohio Catholic high school and diocese hit with 4 lawsuits over alleged student-led abuse
The Diocese of Youngstown, Ohio, and one of its Catholic high schools are facing multiple lawsuits over the alleged mishandling... Read more
Colorado school to pay $10 million for ordering Catholic doctor, others to get COVID shot
The University of Colorado’s medical school will pay out a massive eight-figure settlement after it required multiple staffers to obtain... Read more
Bishop Patrick Neary of Saint Cloud to chair Catholic Relief Services board
Bishop Patrick Neary of Saint Cloud, Minnesota, has been appointed as the chair of Catholic Relief Services’ board. Read more
CNA explains: When is a deportation policy ‘intrinsically evil’ and when is it not?
Caring for immigrants is a clear command in Scripture. Catholic teaching on the matter of mass deportations is somewhat nuanced. Read more
Pope Leo appoints Mexican-born Oratorian as bishop of Corpus Christi, Texas
Pope Leo XIV on Monday appointed Bishop Mario Avilés as the new bishop of Corpus Christi, selecting the Mexican-born Oratorian... Read more
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