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Colorado Springs Diocese mourns death of emeritus Bishop Sheridan
Bishop Michael Sheridan, who led the Diocese of Colorado Springs from 2003 to 2021, died Tuesday. Read more
Florida bishop calls for prayers ahead of Hurricane Ian
Bishop Gregory L. Parkes of St. Petersburg asked for prayers for “protection during the storm.” Read more
Cardinal Arinze explains why Belgian bishops can’t bless same-sex couples
The Belgian bishops’ introduction of blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples has drawn rebuke from the former head of the Vatican’s... Read more
Amid outcry, FBI disputes account of raid at pro-life Catholic family’s home
The alleged circumstances of the Sept. 23 arrest of Mark Houck have led to a public outcry about what many... Read more
Bishop Pfeifer asks Supreme Court to recognize ‘personhood’ of the unborn
In a September statement, Bishop Michael Pfeifer called on the court to recognize the personhood of the unborn under the... Read more
Election 2022: Abortion appears on ballot in 5 states this November
California, Michigan, and Vermont are proposing constitutional amendments to advance abortion, while Kentucky and Montana are voting on pro-life measures. Read more
Pro-life Catholic clinic in Denver area vandalized, suspect quickly arrested
Bella Health + Wellness, located in Englewood, Colorado, provides OB-GYN care, family medicine, and pediatrics. Read more
New information raises questions about FBI raid on Catholic father of 7
As of Sunday night, an online fund drive had raised more than $126,000 to help the family, far surpassing an... Read more
Meet the therapy dog trained by Mercedarian sisters to help the students they serve
Students at Sacred Heart of Jesus School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, are visited twice a week by Gia, an 8-month-old... Read more
The next generation of sacred music? Gregorian Chant album uses new spatial audio feature
The Benedictine Monks of Clear Creek Abbey in Oklahoma have released a new album of Advent melodies that takes advantage... Read more
Pro-life volunteer shot while going door-to door-in Michigan
An 84-year-old pro-life volunteer was shot on Sept. 20 while going door-to-door in her community to talk about a ballot... Read more
Live Action’s Life Awards Gala celebrates progress made and work still to be done
This year, nearly 500 people gathered on Sept. 17 for the third annual event, the first to be held in... Read more
Catholics with mental health struggles aren’t alone, Phoenix bishop says
Catholics who struggle with mental illness, and their loved ones who want to help them, will soon find more formal... Read more
Meet Chloe Cole, the 18-year-old leading the fight to protect children from transgender surgeries
“At 15, I wasn’t really thinking. I was a kid, just trying to fit in,” says Chloe Cole, who underwent... Read more
‘Unconscionable’: California Gov. Newsom cites Jesus on billboards promoting abortion
Why the strong reaction? The abortion-selling ads include a passage from Scripture. Read more
FBI raids home of pro-life leader on questionable charges
If convicted, he could face up to 11 years in prison. Read more
This Muslim NBA vet is marching for persecuted Christians on Saturday
Enes Kanter Freedom, a practicing Muslim from Turkey, will be speaking at the Sept. 24 March for the Martyrs in... Read more
Padre Pio sculptor’s work to be blessed on saint’s feast day: ‘I have to honor him’
Catholic artist Timothy P. Schmalz calls Padre Pio his favorite saint. And so, when he learned that four of his... Read more
Which U.S. states rank first (and last) in religious freedom protections?
The states are ranked according to how many laws are on the books that protect the free exercise of religion. Read more
President Biden fundraiser remarks muddle Catholic teaching on abortion
The president appeared to suggest — erroneously — that the Catholic Church makes exceptions for rape and incest in its... Read more
