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State attorneys general threaten lawsuit over Maine abortion, transgender bill
Over a dozen state attorneys general are threatening a possible lawsuit over a bill that extends legal protections to out-of-staters... Read more
Meet the young Catholic pilgrims who will walk thousands of miles with the Eucharist this summer
These “Perpetual Pilgrims” will walk thousands of miles across the United States this summer, carrying Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Read more
Mary Rice Hasson named visiting fellow for Franciscan University’s Veritas Center
Hasson co-founded and directs the Person and Identity Project, which offers resources to help parents, churches, and teachers navigate gender... Read more
Pope Francis laicizes North Dakota priest after sexual assault guilty plea
Diocese of Fargo Bishop John Folda said in a statement this month that former priest Neil Pfeifer “received a dispensation... Read more
Judge blocks Texas efforts to close Catholic nonprofit accused of ‘human smuggling’
El Paso County District Court Judge Francisco Dominguez ruled on Monday that Attorney General Ken Paxton could not revoke Annunciation... Read more
‘The Chosen’ actress Elizabeth Tabish talks Season Four and her own personal faith journey
Tabish called Mary Magdalene’s character arc a “very realistic portrayal of growth, which is so often two steps forward, one... Read more
What to expect at the 2024 Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis
The congress is the culmination of a multiyear “Eucharistic Revival” initiative of the U.S. Catholic bishops. Read more
Historic ‘Requiem for the Forgotten’ Mass to premiere in Miami
The Requiem by composer Frank La Rocca “is something that’s not been done in music history for centuries,” according to... Read more
8 of the most popular novenas
Novenas are a traditional form of Catholic prayer and are usually prayed for nine straight days — there are exceptions,... Read more
Iowa House passes bill to affirm personhood at moment of fertilization
The Iowa House of Representatives passed legislation that would recognize the personhood of unborn children at the moment of fertilization. Read more
Catholic Charities Chicago to cut 300 jobs amid transition away from government contracts
“Over the last decade, navigating the government services sector has grown more complex, and funding has not kept up with... Read more
Orthodox, Catholic representatives issue ‘challenging recommendation’ on interfaith marriage
The document recommends that the Orthodox Church recognize Catholic marriage and the Catholic Church take steps to recognize Orthodox remarriages. Read more
Court rules Christian nonprofit does not have to cover gender transition
“We are overjoyed our members will not have to choose between the biblically based employee benefits and quality health care... Read more
Irish voters mull constitutional amendments downgrading traditional family structure
Voters in Ireland went to the polls today to decide on whether or not to strip from the country’s constitution... Read more
Biden promises legal abortion nationwide in State of the Union address
“If you, the American people, send me a Congress that supports the right to choose, I promise you I will... Read more
Connecticut latest state to consider ‘human composting’ amid Catholic opposition
The measure under consideration seeks to “authorize the natural organic reduction of human remains as a final disposition of such... Read more
Alabama governor signs bill for IVF clinic immunity in deaths of human embryos
Although the deaths of human embryos are an integral part of the IVF industry, Gov. Kay Ivey claimed in a... Read more
Fake priest robs New York church of $900 in multistate impersonator scam
NYPD Crime Stoppers is offering a $3,500 reward for tips leading to the arrest of a man who impersonated a... Read more
Ukrainian Catholic patriarch’s message in U.S.: ‘Please don’t give up Ukraine’
In an exclusive interview with EWTN News, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk pleaded for the president and U.S. lawmakers to renew... Read more
New criminal justice program in Steubenville ‘rooted in the Catholic tradition’
Franciscan University of Steubenville, founded in 1946, announced the launch of the program in a press release last month. Read more
