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Maternity leave policies: How Catholic dioceses and organizations rank
Catholic dioceses across the U.S. were surveyed last year about their parental leave policies, showing that very few provide comprehensive... Read more
U.S. bishops urge ‘radical solidarity’ with mothers for Respect Life Month
Arlington Bishop Michael Burbidge defined “radical solidarity” as “putting our love for [mothers] into action and putting their needs before... Read more
Catholic imagery doesn’t belong in pro-abortion Ohio campaign ad, critics say
The video ad from abortion referendum backer Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights shows a man kneeling in prayer in what... Read more
Donald Trump calls 6-week abortion ban a ‘terrible mistake’
Trump made the comments in reference to Florida’s six-week “heartbeat” abortion ban signed by his chief opponent in the 2024... Read more
Pope Francis says ‘no to war,’ urges climate action in livestreamed chat with Bill Clinton
“It is important to spread a culture of encounter, a culture of dialogue, a culture of listening and of understanding,”... Read more
Bishop Robert Barron speaks at Harvard University: ‘The glory of God is man fully alive!’
The founder of Word on Fire told the gathering on Harvard’s campus “the world is most itself when it has... Read more
‘This is the beginning’: Florida university system adopts Classic Learning Test
The State University System of Florida announced earlier this month that it will accept the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as... Read more
Sports anchor Sage Steele: ‘I wouldn’t be standing today without my faith’
Steele sued ESPN and its parent company in 2022 for violating her free speech rights after she was taken off... Read more
Catholic families flock to Appaloosa Music Festival: ‘An encounter with God’
This year’s Appaloosa Music Festival attracted more that 9,000 people to the Shenandoah Valley to hear a mix of folk,... Read more
Three more pro-lifers guilty on FACE Act charges, face up to 11 years in prison
The activists were indicted on felony conspiracy against rights and violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, also... Read more
Bishops celebrate National Migration Week, highlight overlooked ‘right to remain’
The U.S. Catholic bishops are highlighting the overlooked right to remain in one’s country during its weeklong celebration Sept. 18–24. Read more
New movie explores Christian and Jewish perspectives of the Holy Land’s history
The new documentary “Route 60: The Biblical Highway” might be a “road trip” film, but the setting and the characters... Read more
Wisconsin Planned Parenthood resumes abortions after ruling against 1840s abortion statute
Planned Parenthood said it made the decision to restore abortion services after “consultation with attorneys, physicians, partners, and other stakeholders.” Read more
COVID on the rise again: Which states now protect churches from closure?
CNA compiled data on which states now protect houses of worship as “essential” and which do not. Check out our... Read more
Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows reminds us of the redemptive and salvific role of suffering
“If [suffering is] going to happen to the Mother of God, it’s going to happen to us all,” Professor Joshua... Read more
Canada bishops address ongoing search for Indigenous graves amid calls for greater accuracy
As investigations continue to unfold, the bishops say they collectively “have chosen to listen rather than respond to every event... Read more
Our Lady of Sorrows: What are Mary’s seven sorrows?
Catholics are invited to contemplate the seven sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary in a special way on Sept. 15,... Read more
Catholic schools must be faithful and welcoming on gender identity, Cleveland Diocese says
The Diocese of Cleveland issued policy guidelines on gender identity and related LGBT issues for its Catholic schools. Read more
Court rules California district can’t bar Christian athletic club from schools
According to the ruling, the San Jose Unified School District engaged in a “double standard” when it penalized the group... Read more
Jesuits, Georgetown donate $27 million to fund for slave descendants
With the additional funding, the Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation’s fund has now reached 42% of its five-year goal of... Read more
