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The childhood home of Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, in Dolton, Illinois.

Town where Pope Leo XIV grew up seeks to acquire his childhood home

May 22, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

Steve Budzik, the home’s listing broker, told CNA he and the home’s current owner, Pawel Radzik, are eager to work... Read more

Those who want to participate can visit the eCatholic website to “take a moment to offer a message of prayer, encouragement, or support” and submit a video.

‘Send a message to the Holy Father’ initiative elicits supportive video messages for new pope

May 22, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Tech company eCatholic is collecting video messages of prayer, encouragement, and support from Catholics across the globe. Read more

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Canada’s lack of disabilities minister criticized by pro-life advocates

May 22, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Pro-life and disability advocates have criticized the abolishment of the cabinet position that directly provided support for disabled Canadian citizens. Read more

Gold dome of the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta.

Georgia attorney general: LIFE Act doesn’t require keeping pregnant brain-dead woman alive

May 21, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

The Georgia attorney general’s office released a statement clarifying that the state’s heartbeat law does not require a brain-dead pregnant... Read more

Pope Leo XIV shakes hands with U.S. President JD Vance in the papal library. The two had a private encounter before they were joined by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 19, 2025.

In new interview, JD Vance explains how his Catholic faith informs his political views

May 21, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

In an interview with New York Times’ Ross Douthat, Vice President JD Vance opened up about how his Catholic faith... Read more

Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia speaks at a press conference for a Vatican summit on longevity on March 24, 2025, at the Vatican.

Pontifical Academy for Life signs elderly care declaration with Muslim council, AARP

May 21, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

The organizations launched the initiative in order to help safeguard the elderly from abuse and to protect their human dignity,... Read more

Catholic Health building in Buffalo, New York.

UPDATE: New York Catholic health system to pay $3.3 million over alleged Medicare claim violations

May 21, 2025

By Daniel Payne

A Catholic health care system in New York state has agreed to pay a multimillion-dollar settlement over allegations that it... Read more

Students pose after being called to “Petra House” at JSerra Catholic High School in Orange County, California, April 28, 2025.

California Catholic school launches ‘house system’ to build community, foster leadership

May 21, 2025

By Daniel Payne

JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano is preparing to launch a “house system” to help students connect with... Read more

With Speaker of the House Mike Johnson by his side, President Donald Trump speaks to the press following a House Republican meeting at the U.S. Capitol on May 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

UPDATE: President Trump extols Pope Leo XIV, meets brother Louis Prevost

May 21, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance met Pope Leo XIV's oldest brother, Louis Prevost, at the White House... Read more

“Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope,” written by Matthew Bunson, vice president and editorial director at EWTN News, is the first authoritative biographical portrait of Cardinal Robert Prevost, who was elected the new Holy Father on May 8, 2025.

EWTN to release biography of Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope

May 20, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

A new biography of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the United States, will be available May 21 from... Read more

Father Jason Wallace (top center) with Archdiocese of Denver seminarians.

Denver ‘Called by Name’ vocations campaign looks to plant seeds for new seminarians

May 20, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

The “Called By Name” campaign invites parishioners across the Archdiocese of Denver to nominate young men who they think may... Read more

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The Catholic University of America cuts staff positions to address $30M budget deficit

May 20, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

The Catholic University of America announced Monday that it has eliminated 7% of its workforce in its final step to... Read more

The city of Baltimore.

Archdiocese of Baltimore ‘refusing’ to reopen parish after Vatican order, advocates say

May 20, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

The Archdiocese of Baltimore says it is “faithfully following the requirements included in the letter received from the Dicastery for... Read more

Planned Parenthood gets millions of dollars in federal support each year.

Catholic bishops praise effort to defund Planned Parenthood, trans surgery in budget bill

May 20, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The U.S. House of Representatives could prevent Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers from receiving Medicaid reimbursements for any services. Read more

Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City Missouri.

Missourians will vote on repeal of pro-abortion amendment in 2026

May 20, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

The ballot measure, HJR73, would ask voters if they want to allow abortion only in the case of a medical... Read more

Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois.

Bishops Paprocki, Rhoades join Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission advisory board

May 19, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

Bishop Thomas Paprocki, Bishop Kevin Rhoades, and Father Thomas Ferguson will join advisory board for President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission. Read more

In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russian President Vladimir Putin (center) speaks to journalists at the Sirius Educational Center in Sochi on May 19, 2025, after a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump says Vatican might host imminent Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks

May 19, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

Trump said that following a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia and Ukraine will begin ceasefire negotiations that the... Read more

Former president Joe Biden’s office revealed his prostate cancer diagnosis on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

Wilmington Diocese, politicians urge prayers for Biden amid cancer diagnosis

May 19, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

Politicians from both major parties are urging the country to pray for former president Joe Biden after he was diagnosed... Read more

Part of Centennial Christian Church in St. Louis collapsed on Friday, May 16, 2025, when severe storms, including a possible tornado, swept through the city.

Tornado devastates northern St. Louis, other Midwest communities

May 19, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

A tornado tore through St. Louis on Friday, causing over $1.6 billion in damage and leaving at least five people... Read more

The Archdiocese of Chicago will host a celebration at Rate Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox, on June 14, 2025, to honor Pope Leo XIV.

Chicago to celebrate election of Pope Leo XIV with Mass at White Sox stadium

May 19, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

The Archdiocese of Chicago will host a celebration at Rate Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox, on June... Read more