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Charlotte bishop grants Mass dispensation amid migrant crackdown in North Carolina
Bishop Michael T. Martin of the Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina, issued a Mass dispensation and called for a day... Read more
Maine court to rule if mother can take daughter to church over father’s objections
The Maine State Supreme Court is considering whether to give a mother the right to take her daughter to church... Read more
Vatican says sainthood cause for American mom of 7 can move forward
Admirers of Ruth Pakaluk, a former atheist and Catholic convert, say that while many of her pursuits might have seemed... Read more
Teen anticipates speaking to Pope Leo XIV at upcoming National Catholic Youth Conference
Mia Smothers said she is looking forward to the “opportunity of a lifetime”: speaking with Pope Leo XIV at the... Read more
Burials for little ones: How a New Orleans ministry helps families grieve
Compassionate Burials for Indigent Babies buries babies who have died and organizes the funerals, which are held at a crypt... Read more
DHS official justifies immigration enforcement, cites St. Augustine’s ‘City of God’
Trump administration officials are vigorously defending the U.S. government’s immigration enforcement efforts, including citing St. Augustine’s “City of God.” Read more
Pope Leo XIV urges humane treatment of immigrants, calls for heeding U.S. bishops’ message
Pope Leo XIV said immigrants must be treated with dignity, and he encouraged all people in the United States to... Read more
New York sees rising Catholic conversions amid broader national trends
The New York Post found that multiple New York City Catholic churches have year-over-year double or even triple the number... Read more
Federal officials encourage clergy to ‘reach out’ on pastoral care for detainees
Homeland Security officials encouraged clergy to coordinate with authorities to ensure detainees have access to holy Communion and religious services. Read more
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne: Great missionary of the Midwest
The Potawatomi gave St. Rose Philippine Duchesne the name “Quah-kah-ka-num-ad,” which means “woman who is always praying.” Read more
How pregnancy centers help women: Centers provide $450 million in value, report finds
Pregnancy centers “provided over $452 million in total medical care, support and education services, and material goods in 2024,” according... Read more
Robert George resigns from Heritage Foundation board over Kevin Roberts video
Robert George, a Catholic academic focused on philosophy and law, resigned from his board position at the conservative Heritage Foundation... Read more
Archdiocese of Detroit announces restructure due to shrinking numbers
Archbishop Edward Weisenburger announced a restructuring process for Detroit that will lead to church closures and parish mergers as a... Read more
Cardinal Pizzaballa to visit Detroit to support humanitarian efforts in the Holy Land
The Archdiocese of Detroit plans to welcome Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa for a pastoral visit in December to help fundraise for... Read more
Bishops discuss faith formation before National Catholic Youth Conference
Bishops discussed young Catholics’ place in the Church ahead of the National Catholic Youth Conference. Read more
CNA explains: Why does the Catholic Church prohibit ‘gay marriage’?
The Catholic Church has continued to affirm the definition of marriage as exclusively between one man and one woman —... Read more
Notre Dame drops ‘acceptance and support for Catholic mission’ from staff values
Here’s a roundup of the latest Catholic education news in the United States. Read more
Denver Archdiocese, Catholic schools ask Supreme Court for access to preschool program
The petition comes after a U.S. Court of Appeals ruled in September that Colorado may continue to exclude Catholic preschools... Read more
Trump signs executive order prioritizing faith-based participation in foster care
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that aims to improve the nation’s foster care system. Read more
Respecting human dignity can align with safeguarding nation, Bishop Burbidge says
Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, said the country can simultaneously protect its borders and treat immigrants with respect. Read more
