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UPDATED: Which U.S. dioceses have declared bankruptcy? Here’s a map

Jul 24, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

More than two dozen U.S. dioceses, including two in U.S. overseas territories, have entered into bankruptcy proceedings, the vast majority... Read more

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Baltimore archbishop issues guidelines for Catholic LGBT ministries

Jul 24, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

Parish LGBT ministries must welcome people with true discipleship, Archbishop William Lori says in new guidance on ministry to LGBT... Read more

This photo of Father Allan Travers was featured in the local newspaper after his pitching "performance" for the Detroit Tigers against the Philadelphia A's on May 18, 1912. The photo featured the caption "strikebreaker," which worried Travers' mother, since there was a street trolley strike in Philadelphia earlier in the month, and she didn't want her son caught in the confusion.

Father Allan Travers: The one-game pitcher who might have saved the Detroit Tigers

Jul 23, 2023

By Daniel Meloy

The only priest to ever pitch in the major leagues holds the American League record for most hits allowed in... Read more

Christ Our Shepherd Center in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

Western Pennsylvania diocese invites Ukrainian refugees to visit — and permanently stay

Jul 23, 2023

By Jim Graves

The initiative, funded by Catholic Charities, is being led by Greensburg Diocese’s Bishop Larry Kulick in partnership with Archbishop Borys... Read more

"...every baby is a miracle from God who deserves to be loved, protected, and supported,” the EveryLife baby products website states.

Pro-life diaper company releases ad celebrating ‘every miracle from God’

Jul 22, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“While so many companies are promoting what is wrong, we choose to celebrate what is right,” the EveryLife ad says. Read more

David Bloch, who founded the snowboarding team at Woodstock Union High School in 2011, served as the head coach from its onset until he was fired in February.

Vermont snowboard coach sues school officials after being fired for transgender comments

Jul 21, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Bloch was fired on Feb. 9, just one day after he had a brief conversation with two students about the... Read more

A mother and her baby who were served by one of Pregnancy Care Alliance's member centers.

Massachusetts pregnancy centers form alliance in face of campaign against them

Jul 21, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The Pregnancy Care Alliance was created in April in part as a response to attacks on pro-life clinics and political... Read more

Father Josh Johnson.

‘My mission is to form saints,’ speaker at National Black Catholic Congress says

Jul 21, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Father Josh Johnson joined thousands of participants at a conference that celebrates Black Catholics and seeks to better understand their... Read more

EWTN's Montse Alvarado, Father Mike Schmitz, and Sister Miriam James Heidland are among the featured speakers at the July 2024 National Eucharistic Congress.

Just announced: See who’s speaking at the National Eucharistic Congress in 2024

Jul 21, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

As part of the National Eucharistic Revival, the gathering will be held July 17–21, 2024, and is expected to draw... Read more

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U.S. bishops announce where millions of dollars in charitable donations are going 

Jul 21, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

These donations "bring faith, hope, and love to people in despair, often in some of the most harsh and remote... Read more

Prisha Mosley is suing her previous therapists and medical doctors for facilitating a gender transition when she was a teen.

North Carolina woman files lawsuit in wake of gender transition surgery as a teen

Jul 20, 2023

By SueAnn Howell, O.C.D.S.

Prisha (Abigail) Mosley is suing the therapists, doctors, and medical facilities who facilitated her medicalized gender transition when she was... Read more

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Human trafficking by the numbers: New reports estimate millions of daily victims

Jul 20, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

Recent reports from the U.S. State Department, anti-human trafficking groups, and other global leaders focus on the serious problems of... Read more

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Kansas begins to implement state-funded ‘Alternatives to Abortion’ program

Jul 20, 2023

By Daniel Payne

In spite of the Kansas governor’s veto, the program has been enacted and will fund pregnancy resource centers, maternity homes,... Read more

The Louisiana Legislature on July 18, 2023, overrode the Democratic governor's veto of legislation banning transgender surgeries and treatments for minors.

Louisiana lawmakers override veto, will ban sex changes for kids

Jul 20, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Rep. Gabe Firment, the primary sponsor of the legislation, said in a statement that the override is a “huge win”... Read more

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio leads the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and is president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

U.S. bishops’ report on clergy abuse: ‘Encouraging’ trends underscore need for reform

Jul 20, 2023

By Daniel Payne

Though the abuse allegations continue to fall year over year, the report noted that numerous dioceses came up short in... Read more

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With new law, it’s easier than ever to get a late-term abortion in Maine

Jul 20, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Maine now has some of the most extreme abortion laws in the nation. Read more

Afghan refugees in Kabul, Afghanistan, after the collapse of the country in August 2021.

Bishops urge Congress to pass bill granting asylum to Afghans who helped U.S. during war

Jul 20, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

The Afghan Adjustment Act was introduced in the Senate and House on July 13. Read more

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U.S. bishops warn against proposed change to definition of brain death 

Jul 20, 2023

By Daniel Payne

The USCCB and a key Catholic bioethics group are both warning of a potential rewriting of U.S. law to broaden... Read more

Father Rob Galea will perform "Emmanuel Forever" with Shevin McCullough of Studio 3:16 at WYD2023 in Lisbon.

Florida recording artist to perform at World Youth Day 2023

Jul 20, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Shevin McCullough from Studio 3:16 will join Australian singer-songwriter Father Rob Galea at World Youth Day to perform a new... Read more

F*** religion,' 'Satans watching,' '666,' and an upside down cross were drawn on the side of Annunciation Catholic School in Denver in June.

Two more anti-Catholic attacks: church in El Paso and school in Denver

Jul 19, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

“So many people are not getting the message of what we teach or they’re not getting a message of the... Read more