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Charlotte bishop delays Traditional Latin Mass restrictions after backlash
Bishop Michael Martin also said that if the Vatican changes required restrictions of the TLM, the North Carolina diocese “would... Read more
Pope Leo XIV taps Pittsburgh Auxiliary Bishop Mark Eckman to lead diocese
Pope Leo accepted Bishop David Zubik’s resignation June 4. The outgoing bishop turned 75 — the usual age of retirement... Read more
Becoming Catholic: Everything you need to know about OCIA
What is the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)? Read more
Facing shortage, New York Archdiocese taps parishioners to spot future priests
A new initiative, “Called By Name,” is the Archdiocese of New York’s latest attempt to spark interest in the priesthood. Read more
Assisted suicide bill stalls in Illinois Legislature amid Catholic opposition
A bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide stalled in the Illinois General Assembly last week amid ardent opposition from leading Catholic... Read more
Advocacy group launches campaign urging New York governor to force insurers to pay abuse claims
A victim advocacy group launched an ad campaign urging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to force insurance companies to pay... Read more
Australia’s Archbishop Fisher declares ‘second spring’ of faith in Sydney and beyond
The Archdiocese of Sydney welcomed a record 384 catechumens and candidates in March, marking a 30% increase from the previous... Read more
Government will conduct abortion pill review amid studies showing possible dangers
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said he is “committed” to conducting the review in a June 2 letter addressed to Missouri... Read more
Remembering the Supreme Court case that saved Catholic education in America
It has been 100 years since the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Pierce v. Society of Sisters, the... Read more
Denver archbishop calls for prayers after anti-Jewish terror attack
Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila called for an end to anti-Jewish violence and urged the faithful to join together in prayer... Read more
Vermont backs off of law targeting pro-life centers after lawsuit
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott signed a bill repealing restrictions on pro-life pregnancy centers, allowing them to continue providing medical services. Read more
Sacred Heart billboard campaign kicks off in Nebraska
Listeners of Spirit Catholic Radio sparked an initiative to place billboards featuring the Sacred Heart of Jesus along Interstate 80... Read more
What did Jesus look like? New documentary explores 3 divine images
“The Face of Jesus” examines two images of Christ — the Shroud of Turin and the Veil of Manoppello —... Read more
Canadian priest who survived school shooting, founded order is focus of new film
A new film, “Permission: Fr. Bob Bedard’s Vision for the Church,” looks at the life and ministry of the founder... Read more
How Christ’s ascension takes the training wheels off our faith
The celebration of the Ascension is an annual opportunity for us to focus on the implications Jesus’ return to the... Read more
Eucharistic revival urges pilgrims to meet anti-Catholic protests with peace, prayer
The Diocese of Tulsa this week was host to the Drexel Route of the 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, which launched... Read more
Sierra Leone limits physical contact at Mass amid mpox outbreak
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week. Read more
In New York City, Antonia Acutis speaks of her son’s holy witness
“We are here to speak about Carlo. As you know, the canonization was delayed. But it was a beautiful surprise... Read more
Trappist monks honor enslaved buried in unmarked graves with garden and Christ sculpture
The monks of Mepkin Abbey have unveiled a garden space honoring enslaved buried in unmarked graves on their South Carolina... Read more
‘Martyrs of the New Millenium’ examines plight of persecuted Christians
The whole nature of Chrisitian martyrdom has shifted in the 21st century, according to Robert Royal, author of the new... Read more
