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Tree of Life synagogue shooter handed federal death penalty
Robert G. Bowers is the first person to be condemned to death under the Biden administration, which placed the federal... Read more
Only a few Republican presidential candidates have committed to 15-week abortion ban
Here’s a look at where the major presidential candidates stand on a 15-week federal abortion ban. Read more
U.S. bishops highlight ‘champions of the pro-life cause’ with annual award ceremony
Margaret Hartshorn, Aurora Tinajero, and the late Kathryn Moseley will receive the conference’s 2023 “People of Life” awards. Read more
A young Knight of Columbus on ‘Christian masculinity’ and the future of the Church
“There is no greater authentic masculinity than protecting those who are more vulnerable than you,” said Miguel Flores, a young... Read more
Bishops’ peace chairman warns of ‘menace’ of nuclear weapons
The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ peace committee this week urged Catholics to pray fervently for progress in nuclear arms... Read more
Florida bishops request clemency for death row inmate
James Phillip Barnes is scheduled to die Thursday, but bishops in Florida have appealed to Gov. Ron DeSantis for a... Read more
Groups sue to block Catholic charter school in Oklahoma; state leaders stand firm
The Statewide Virtual Charter School Board voted 3-2 in early June to approve St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School. Read more
Patrick Kelly to Knights’ convention: Catholic men have ‘a duty to protect families’
Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly urged the assembled to stand strong as men of faith amid new challenges facing the Catholic... Read more
Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention kicks off with Ukrainian brothers’ concert
Scythian rocked a completely packed house full of over 2,000 Knights of Columbus and their families Monday night in Orlando,... Read more
Retired bishop of Albany who is accused of abuse says he is married
In a statement on Monday, Albany Bishop Edward Scharfenberger said Bishop Emeritus Howard Hubbard remains a bishop and his “marriage”... Read more
Tuberville accuses Biden of ‘blatant patronage politics’ after Alabama loses Space Command
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, said the move was in retribution for his monthslong blockade of military promotions over federal abortion... Read more
New York City parish installs first-ever perpetual adoration chapel in Manhattan
The Dominican-led Church of St. Joseph is the first location in Manhattan to offer perpetual adoration. Read more
French soccer player Olivier Giroud sends WYD message to 40,000 French pilgrims
The 36-year-old striker sent a message to the youth of France in Lisbon encouraging them to become “missionary disciples” and... Read more
St. Louis parishes dodge closure by appealing to the Vatican
Seven parishes plan to send appeals to the Vatican, putting the mergers planned for the parishes on hold until the... Read more
Pro-life pregnancy centers sue Vermont over law targeting their advertisements
Republican Gov. Phil Scott signed legislation on May 10 that allows the attorney general’s office to bring civil action against... Read more
Biden administration to pay fee for attempted exclusion of NFP methods from insurance
Alliance Defending Freedom announced July 27 that a federal court has ordered the Biden administration to pay $65,000 in attorneys’... Read more
Survey: Religious nonprofits lead Americans’ charitable choices, except for Gen Z
While 19% of Americans say they give to religious charities, younger generations are significantly less likely to do so, preferring... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for August 2023
The pope’s prayer intention this month is for World Youth Day 2023, which is being held this week in Lisbon,... Read more
UPDATE: Missouri death row inmate to be executed Tuesday
Catholics in St. Louis and across Missouri, as well as Pope Francis himself, had advocated for a stay of Johnny... Read more
Vice President Harris blasts states for enacting abortion bans, pro-life groups respond
Vice President Kamala Harris lamented the growing number of states that have restricted abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned... Read more
