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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
Vatican-set thriller based on true story set to begin filming in 2026
“Santo Subito!” will follow Father Joseph Murolo, an American priest asked by the Vatican to serve as the “devil’s advocate”... Read more
Nearly 70 Planned Parenthood centers have closed this year, according to abortion giant
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life- and abortion-related news. Read more
Philippines aid worker details proactive emergency response to Typhoon Kalmaegi
Catholic Relief Services revealed emergency relief efforts in the Philippines began before Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall. Read more
Border czar Homan says ‘Catholic Church is wrong’ on immigration
Border czar Tom Homan strongly opposed the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) “special message” on immigration. Read more
New York bishops oppose ‘wanton and unnecessary separation of families’
New York Catholic bishops condemned deportations of migrants seeking refugee status. Read more
Vatican guidance discouraging Marian title ‘Co-Redemptrix’ sparks Catholic debate
Intra-Catholic debate on the use of certain Marian titles has continued after the Vatican issued guidance encouraging limits on their... Read more
Iowa man receives life in prison for 2023 stabbing of Nebraska priest
Kierre Williams last month pleaded guilty to the assault that claimed the life of Father Stephen Gutgsell. Read more
Bishops approve 2029 Eucharistic Congress in bid to revive ‘long-lost tradition’
At the plenary of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore on Nov. 12, the bishops voted to confirm... Read more
More than half a million people to participate in Aid to the Church in Need ‘Red Week’
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
CatholicVote report examines moral implications of immigration enforcement
A faithful Catholic can support strong and humane immigration law enforcement, according to the Catholic advocacy organization CatholicVote. Read more
U.S. bishops receive briefing on artificial intelligence
The U.S. bishops received a briefing on the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) from Notre Dame theology professor... Read more
U.S. bishops pass directive forbidding transgender surgeries at Catholic hospitals
The prelates voted on Nov. 12 to direct hospitals to “preserve the integrity of the human body” when treating individuals... Read more
Numbers down but engagement up among youngest U.S. Catholic adults, survey finds
A new survey by the Leadership Roundable shows high engagement among U.S. adults who identify as Catholic is strong, especially... Read more
Mother Frances Cabrini: The unsinkable saint who missed the Titanic
Divine Providence guided Mother Cabrini away from icebergs and other hazards throughout her life. Read more
