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Two San Francisco Bay Catholic schools to close over security and other concerns
In addition to security issues, the Diocese of Oakland said the reasons for the closings include the presence of human... Read more
Lisieux House: Convent turned young adult community celebrates 10 years
A small community of young adult women in Seattle has brought life back into an old convent for nearly a... Read more
Leading bishop urges U.S. to send humanitarian aid to Ukraine, two years into war
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan said Ukraine’s “schools, hospitals, apartments, and basic infrastructure supplying power have been hit by missiles” and... Read more
Here’s what Trump, Biden, and the Catholic Church are saying about IVF
As the U.S. bishops have pointed out, many Catholics may not be aware that the Catholic Church forbids the use... Read more
Texas death row inmate to be executed in days as Catholics call for clemency
Texas has scheduled the execution of Ivan Cantu for Wednesday, Feb. 28. Cantu was convicted for a double murder that... Read more
Faith inspires many at CPAC, including numerous Catholic speakers
Faith-based convictions were highlighted by numerous Catholic and other Christian participants at the 2024 Conservative Political Action Conference. Read more
Beer for Lent? The Diocese of Scranton’s ‘40 Days’ brew helps feed the homeless
The Diocese of Scranton, Pennsylvania, has launched a beer collaboration with a local brewery to support its anti-hunger programs for... Read more
CPAC speakers urge lawmakers to embrace life, end coerced abortions
Pro-life speakers at the 2024 Conservative Political Action Conference are urging candidates for public office to embrace the issue of... Read more
After Alabama Supreme Court’s embryo personhood ruling, what comes next?
The state Supreme Court ruled that frozen human embryos constitute children under state statute, a decision that could have wide-reaching... Read more
CPAC speakers stress the role of faith in healing from sex trafficking
A shelter for victims of sex trafficking tells women: “You’re the apple of God’s eye, he only made one of... Read more
Catholic University installs Crucifixion artwork by imprisoned Catholic activist Jimmy Lai
The picture is now on permanent display by the St. Michael the Archangel Chapel in Catholic University’s Busch School of... Read more
She left a wild lifestyle but thanks to the Virgin Mary found true happiness in God
After many years of superficiality and sin, Irasema Ángel experienced a conversion and turned her life over to God, crediting... Read more
CPAC panelists sound alarm amid transgender-related parental rights battles
The president of the American Principles Project, Terry Schilling, warned that the “transgender industry” is waging a “war on families.” Read more
Art as a leap of faith: Kansas artist quits job to paint murals to revitalize parish
Mattie Karr took a leap of faith into full-time sacred art beginning with two 15-foot-tall triptychs of the descent of... Read more
Texas attorney general targets Catholic nonprofit, alleges it facilitates illegal immigration
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is trying to shut down a Catholic nonprofit organization in El Paso. Read more
Cardinal Dolan on St. Patrick’s funeral: ‘We don’t do FBI checks on people who want to be buried’
Cardinal Timothy Dolan applauded priests at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for deciding not to celebrate Mass when a crowd acted with... Read more
Over 100 relics of Christ, Holy Family, saints to be displayed at New Jersey parish
An exhibit that includes more than 100 relics of Jesus Christ, the Holy Family, and numerous saints will be exhibited... Read more
Pro-life scholars challenge study that claims abortion pills are ‘safe’ and ‘effective’
Several pro-life scholars are pushing back on a recently published study that claims abortion pills are “safe” and “effective.” Read more
Catholic prison ministry makes good use of large donation of Bible study materials
Working with a Catholic lay group called Kolbe Prison Ministries, Jerry Trzeciak leads three-day retreats for inmates. Read more
Education initiative seeks to bolster Catholic schools with ‘treasury’ of Church’s tradition
The Institute for the Transformation of Catholic Education was founded at the Catholic University of America in October 2021. Read more
