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Magis Center launches AI app on faith, science
Magis Center released an artificial intelligence (AI) app to provide instant, science-based answers to questions about the Church and Catholic... Read more
U.S. Army to reexamine canceled chapel contracts
The U.S. Army is reexamining canceled religious contracts after Archbishop for the Military Services Timothy Broglio said the cuts strained... Read more
Instagram revamps restrictions on teen accounts
Instagram updated restrictions on teen accounts to be guided by PG-13 movie ratings to prevent teenage users from accessing mature... Read more
Catholic experts say new AI ‘Friend’ device undermines real relationships
AI “Friend” pendant ads in the New York City subway have sparked a backlash about false companionship and threats to... Read more
Catholics across the U.S. encouraged to participate in Respect Life Novena
The Respect Life Novena is offered annually by the U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops and consists of nine days of... Read more
Most Catholics say religion has a positive influence on American life, poll shows
The data, published Oct. 20, found that 71% of Catholics believe religion has a net positive influence on society, while... Read more
Chicago priest removed amid allegations of sexual misconduct with seminarians
The Archdiocese of Chicago has removed Father Xamie Reyes from Little Flower Parish in Waukegan, Illinois, following allegations of sexual... Read more
Vatican recognizes Australian bishop’s synodal plan
The Vatican has recognized an Australian bishop’s synodal plan to restructure the governance of his diocese. Read more
Catholic bishops criticize Trump’s IVF expansion: Every life is ‘sacred and loved by God’
U.S. bishops are criticizing President Donald Trump’s effort to expand access to in vitro fertilization (IVF). Read more
New Catholic sports coaching program focuses on mind, body, and soul
Catholic counselor and athlete Rachael Popcak Isaac has launched the Faith-Based Success and Performance Coaching Program through CatholicCounselors.com. Read more
Trump administration’s move to end annual hunger report meets criticism
The Trump administration is ceasing publishing a report on food insecurity over objections of health groups, anti-hunger activists, and academics. Read more
Virtual summit aims to inspire attendees to grow as digital missionaries for the Church
The Engage Virtual Summit, presented by eCatholic, will take place online Oct. 21–22 and will feature many notable Catholic figures. Read more
New Jersey says parish finance director stole more than $500,000 in church funds
Joseph Manzi has been charged with second-degree theft by unlawful taking after he allegedly stole hundreds of thousands of dollars... Read more
Catholic music debate: Should certain hymns be banned?
Several hymns were temporarily banned last year in the Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri, after being found to be “insufficient... Read more
U.S. bishops warn of looming court order in Obama-era immigration program
Immigrants covered by DACA who move to or from Texas could quickly face the loss of their work authorization under... Read more
St. Luke: The cultured physician who chronicled the life of Jesus
On Oct. 18, Catholics and other Christians around the world celebrate the feast of St. Luke, the physician who wrote... Read more
Cardinal McElroy of Washington, DC, urges shift away from political polarization
Cardinal Robert McElroy of Washington, D.C., expressed concerns about political polarization, urging Americans to remember “that which binds us together.” Read more
Department of Homeland Security denies ICE targeted Chicago parish
The Department of Homeland Security pushed back on reports of immigration enforcement officers present outside a Chicago parish during a... Read more
New York man receives $8 million from Diocese of Albany in abuse settlement
A New York man has received an $8 million settlement from the Diocese of Albany over claims that he was... Read more
CNA explains: What is the Catholic Church’s position on IVF?
While the Church encourages certain fertility treatments for couples struggling to have children, the use of IVF is contrary to... Read more
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