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President Donald Trump holds a press conference with Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room on Friday, June 27, 2025.

Trump’s DOJ brings FACE Act lawsuit against group that protested synagogue in New Jersey

Oct 3, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against protestors outside of a New Jersey synagogue. Read more

Milwaukee archbishop Jeffrey Grob said he would consider granting dispensation from Mass obligations to migrants fearing deportation if the situation worsens in his archdiocese.

Milwaukee archbishop open to granting Mass dispensation for migrants

Oct 3, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Milwaukee could become the third U.S. diocese to lift Mass obligations for immigrants fearing deportation. Read more

Pope Francis ordains 10 men to the priesthood in St. Peter’s Basilica on May 7, 2017.

Seminary administrators weigh in on downward trends 

Oct 3, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Seminaries are rethinking what formation should look like in the U.S. following reports that enrollment at graduate-level seminaries is continuing... Read more

Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk speaks at the Republican National Convention on July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee.

Black Catholic leader condemns threats, ‘loss of civility’ after Kirk’s assassination

Oct 3, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The president of the National Association of Black Catholic Administrators decried the “loss of civility and respect” in public discourse. Read more

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Report: Abortion declines even in states where it is still legal

Oct 3, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more

Photographer holding camera against newlywed couple.

Christian photographer wins lawsuit against Louisville over same-sex discrimination rule

Oct 3, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

Judge Benjamin Beaton found that Louisville’s Fairness Ordinance contained “two provisions” that limited the expression of Christian photographer Chelsey Nelson. Read more

An Israeli air strike hits Khiam, Nabatieh region in southern Lebanon, on Sept. 25, 2024.

Patriarch Raï praises Lebanon border communities for staying on their land

Oct 3, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more

Timothy Schmalz’s latest sculpture, soon to be installed at Ave Maria University in Florida, depicts Jesus covering the fatal wound of slain Christian activist Charlie Kirk.

Sculpture of Jesus and Charlie Kirk to be installed at Ave Maria University

Oct 3, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

The day after Charlie Kirk was assassinated, renowned Catholic sculptor Timothy Schmalz began working on a sculpture no one had... Read more

The bones and reliquary of St. Thérèse of Lisieux make their first stop at the Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica in Royal Oak, Michigan, on Oct. 1, 2025.

Relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux begin U.S. tour at basilica named in her honor

Oct 2, 2025

By Martin Barillas

The relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux are scheduled to visit Michigan, California; Washington, D.C.; Texas; Wisconsin; and various Carmelite... Read more

The FDA approved a new abortion pill this week made by a company seeking to “normalize abortion.”

FDA approves new abortion pill from company seeking to ‘normalize abortion’

Oct 2, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week approved a new abortion pill made by a company that explicitly... Read more

Bishop Abdallah Elias Zaidan of the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles serves as chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace.

Bishop Zaidan urges prayers for ‘end to this devastating war’ in Gaza amid peace plan

Oct 2, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

Bishop A. Elias Zaidan is urging Catholics to pray for a peaceful conclusion to the nearly two-year-long armed conflict in... Read more

The U.S. bishops meet for their 2022 annual fall general assembly in Baltimore.

Fallout continues after Durbin backs out of Catholic award over pro-abortion beliefs

Oct 2, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Political and religious debate has continued to ferment in the wake of Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin’s withdrawal from a... Read more

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USCIRF says international community must protect refugees fleeing religious persecution

Oct 2, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Despite the growing number of refugees, the USCIRF report said it is not just a moral responsibility for countries to... Read more

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U.S. bishops urge FTC action against ‘false’ claims on ‘gender-affirming care’ for minors

Oct 2, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops submitted a public comment to the Federal Trade Commission on Sept. 26. Read more

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Girl Scouts, Cincinnati Archdiocese announce ‘renewed’ partnership after LGBT dispute

Oct 2, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Last year, the archdiocese ended a 110-year relationship with Girl Scouts of the USA due to the group promoting gender... Read more

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9 quotes from the saints about guardian angels

Oct 2, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Oct. 2 is the feast of the guardian angels, and for the entire month the Catholic Church celebrates these celestial... Read more

Portrait of Russell M. Nelson, 17th president of the the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Utah Catholic church offers Mass for repose of soul of late LDS president

Oct 1, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

A small Catholic church in Heber City, Utah will offer a Mass for the repose of the soul of Russell... Read more

Colorado State Capitol in Denver.

Colorado court rules against Catholic preschools in school choice program

Oct 1, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

The U.S. Court of Appeals of the 10th Circuit, in a 54-page decision, ruled that Colorado may continue to exclude... Read more

Catholic organizations are urging lawmakers in Congress to come to a swift resolution to end the government shutdown.

Catholic organizations urge Congress to end U.S. government shutdown

Oct 1, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Catholic organizations called for a swift resolution to the shutdown to mitigate the harm to government-funded programs serving the poor... Read more

Archbishop Timothy Broglio speaks with Rep. Nancy Pelosi after a Mass held at the U.S. Capitol on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dec. 12, 2024.

U.S. bishops’ president issues pastoral reflection on anniversary of Fratelli Tutti

Oct 1, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops President Timothy Broglio issued a pastoral reflection on the fifth anniversary of the encyclical Fratelli... Read more