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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
Archbishop Broglio laments cancellation of U.S. Army chapel contracts
Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, Timothy Broglio expressed concern about the U.S. Army canceling certain chapel contracts Read more
‘Watershed moment’: Judge allows class action suit over school’s gender policies
U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez ruled Oct. 15 that the lawsuit Mirabelli v. Olson will proceed as a class action. Read more
Bishops urge end to shutdown while calling for Obamacare abortion limits
U.S. Catholic bishops urged Congress to end the federal government shutdown, but only if lawmakers ensure that tax credits are... Read more
Vatican liturgist urges U.S. Church to follow Pope Francis’ guidelines on Mass
Cardinal Arthur Roche, who leads the Vatican’s liturgy dicastery, encouraged U.S. parishes to conduct guided readings of Pope Francis’ guidelines... Read more
Jerusalem Church leaders welcome Gaza ceasefire
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
Trump administration expands IVF and other fertility treatment coverage
The Trump administration is working with pharmaceutical companies to bring IVF drugs to the U.S. at lower prices and will... Read more
Senator introduces bill to ban Obamacare-funded abortions
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
USCIRF, lawmakers, advocates discuss the ‘severe’ threats to religious freedom in China
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) heard recommendations for addressing religious freedom concerns in China at an Oct.... Read more
Study finds decline in young Americans identifying as ‘transgender,’ ‘queer’
The number of young Americans who self-identify as transgender or nonheterosexual declined in 2024 and 2025, according to a report. Read more
Ecumenical coalition urges Trump to crack down on Nigeria
Christian leaders urged President Donald Trump on Oct. 15 to redesignate Nigeria as a country of particular concern. Read more
Judge rules against saints’ statues on Massachusetts government building
A Massachusetts trial court judge has issued an order blocking the installation of statues of two Catholic saints on a... Read more
Missouri court says man can sue St. Louis Archdiocese over abuse he repressed for decades
A Missouri appeals court has ordered that an alleged victim of decades-old clergy sexual abuse can sue the Archdiocese of... Read more
‘The Chosen Adventures’ is a new animated series made with families in mind
The production company behind the hit series “The Chosen” is releasing its new animated series called “The Chosen Adventures” on... Read more
Georgetown University taps Eduardo Peñalver as new president
Georgetown University has named Eduardo Peñalver, president of Seattle University and former dean of Cornell Law School, as its 49th... Read more
Priest’s collection of ‘old, rare and unique’ papal artifacts coming to Mall of America
Spanning 19,000 square feet, the “Vatican Unveiled” exhibit features “artistic items with old-world craftsmanship” as well as “papal artifacts that... Read more
Cardinals, actor, and over 2,000 faithful bring the Eucharist to Times Square
Organized by the Napa Institute, a crowd of an estimated 2,000 people gathered in St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan for... Read more
Florida bishop urges faithful to ‘welcome the foreigner’ amid immigrant family separations
Pensacola-Tallahassee Bishop William Wack called for immigration reform while urging the faithful to be welcoming to immigrants. Read more
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will select new president in November
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will select a new president and vice president during its Fall Plenary... Read more
Younger priests remain more conservative than older priests in U.S., survey says
Younger U.S. priests are far more conservative than older priests, reaffirming a generational divide in political views, according to a... Read more
