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Data shows most states moving away from use of the death penalty
Executions peaked in 1999 and have been on a mostly unbroken downward trajectory since then with more states ending the... Read more
Republican presidential candidates debate parental rights, sex changes for kids
Four candidates took the stage in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in the debate hosted by NewsNation. Read more
FBI director grilled after release of new report on targeting of Catholics
The hearing followed the unveiling of the House Judiciary Committee’s report detailing the results of a monthslong investigation into a... Read more
Theodore McCarrick case in Wisconsin hangs in the balance after new competency exam
If the Wisconsin case is dismissed, McCarrick could avoid any criminal penalties for the accusations of sexual abuse that saw... Read more
Former Speaker McCarthy says he’s leaving Congress at end of year
The California Republican said in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal that he had “decided to depart the House... Read more
Colorado parents protest after daughter told to share bed with male student on school trip
The incident occurred over the summer on a cross-country overnight trip when the girl was assigned to sleep in the... Read more
Sen. Tuberville ends pro-life blockade for hundreds of military appointments
The blockade was a protest against a Defense Department policy that provides paid leave and travel reimbursement for service members... Read more
Maryland parents argue for right to opt children out of LGBT curriculum in appeals court
The parents sued the Montgomery County Board of Education on May 24 after it changed its parental notification and opt-out... Read more
Notre Dame board elects Father Robert A. Dowd as new university president
The Congregation of Holy Cross priest and associate professor of political science, who serves as a current vice president, will... Read more
Austin bishop celebrates special Mass in Texas prison for female death row inmates
The Mass, which took place at the Mountain View Unit prison in Gatesville, Texas, was part of a three-day conference... Read more
Archbishop Broglio sealed the Holy Door at the National Shrine. What is a Holy Door?
The doors at the entrance to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., will... Read more
Everything you need to know about the Advent wreath
Advent wreaths are traditionally made from evergreen branches and have four candles, which represent the four weeks of Advent. Read more
Advent 2023: 5 Catholic resources to help prepare your heart for the birth of Jesus
With the hustle and bustle of holiday festivities, it’s easy to lose track of what truly makes this time of... Read more
Christmas 2023: Handmade gifts from Catholic monasteries
From soap and china to cakes and rosaries, these unique gifts are special to receive — and proceeds support the... Read more
Witnesses testify to torture by Nicaraguan dictatorship at hearing on imprisoned Catholic bishop
Among the witnesses testifying at the hearing titled “An Urgent Appeal to Let Bishop Álvarez Go” were several Nicaraguan exiles. Read more
Denver archbishop: Why I wrote a pastoral letter on marijuana
In a Nov. 28 interview, Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver explained what motivated him to write a pastoral letter on... Read more
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, a swing vote on abortion, dies
President Ronald Reagan nominated O’Connor to the U.S. Supreme Court in July 1981, fulfilling a campaign promise to name the... Read more
U.S. bishops urge public to petition Biden administration over rule denying funds to pregnancy centers
The U.S. bishops are urging the public to petition the Biden administration to revise a rule that the bishops say... Read more
America’s Catholics weigh in on Pope Francis’ climate change priorities
The pope’s foray into climate science variously draws both praise and consternation from Catholics in the U.S. Read more
In unique governors’ debate, DeSantis and Newsom bicker, trade criticism
The event, billed as “The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate,” was broadcast on Fox News and moderated by network... Read more
