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A cardinal, an archbishop, and a bishop reveal their vocation stories
During this year’s bishops’ conference in Baltimore, three prelates serving in different parts of the country shared their stories of... Read more
During fundraiser, priest makes ‘longest shot ever by a priest on a playground’
Father Jarett Konrade in Beloit, Kansas, broke the record while attempting to fundraise for repairs at his parish. Read more
This Christmas season, see one of the oldest icons of the Virgin Mother and Child in Met exhibit
This Christmas season, New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is displaying one of the oldest Madonna and Christ Child... Read more
U.S. bishops weigh in on border deal negotiations
In a letter to Congress, the bishops said the policy changes currently under consideration could have a devastating impact on... Read more
How to pray the 300-year-old ‘Christmas novena’
The nine-day prayer begins on Dec. 16 and concludes on Christmas Eve. Read more
Accused killer laid on priest in form of a cross after Nebraska stabbing, court filings say
Father Stephen Gutgsell, who served as the pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, died from... Read more
Sen. Marco Rubio asks Pope Francis to call for release of bishop imprisoned in Nicaragua
In a Dec. 13 letter to Pope Francis, Rubio asked the pontiff to intercede on behalf of the 57-year-old bishop... Read more
Moral theologian on new cremation guidance: ‘Reverence for body’ still paramount
Catholic Church teaching on “reverence for the body” must still be at the center of any decisions related to a... Read more
Christmas 2023: Best Catholic gifts for the hard-to-shop-for person this year
This list of unique Catholic gifts is sure to have something for anyone on your list this year. Read more
Iowa Satanic Temple display not protected by First Amendment, Catholic legal expert says
A legal analyst for EWTN said the display installed at the request of a prominent atheist group is not religious... Read more
Congress passes military package without bans on funding abortion, sex change surgeries
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a compromise version of the National Defense Authorization Act, one without House amendments. Read more
Cardinal Burke offers extensive reflection on state of world, Church
The veteran cardinal emphasized “the way of the Church in today’s crisis is the same as it has always been:... Read more
Human rights leaders call for Nigeria to be redesignated as religious freedom violator
In 2021, the Biden administration removed Nigeria, a nation notorious for extreme levels of religious persecution, from the Countries of... Read more
Anti-Defamation League: ‘Terrifying’ rise in antisemitic attacks since Hamas war began
From the war’s outbreak on Oct. 7, U.S. antisemitic incidents “reached the highest number of incidents during any two-month period”... Read more
Local bishops: Steubenville-Columbus diocesan merger back in play
The bishops who lead the dioceses of Columbus and Steubenville in Ohio could present a merger plan to the U.S.... Read more
Father James Jackson sentenced to 6 years in prison for child pornography
Judge William Smith gave Traditional Latin Mass priest James Jackson a sentence higher than was recommended. Read more
No closures recommended for St. Louis Catholic elementary schools, archdiocese says
Pastors at each of the 25 Catholic elementary schools eyed for closure earlier this year have recommended that their schools... Read more
U.S. bishops urge more federal security funds for houses of worship, nonprofits
The U.S. bishops are asking Congress to provide $200 million in federal funds for grants that improve security for houses... Read more
Supreme Court to review high-stakes abortion case
The United States Supreme Court will review a lower court ruling that reimposed restrictions on the abortion drug mifepristone. Read more
Abortion advocates received nearly $2 billion in federal funds over three years, data shows
The report showed Planned Parenthood receiving nearly $2 billion worth of funds from several federal sources. Read more
