US News

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

null

New Virginia transgender student policies emphasize parental rights

Jul 19, 2023

By Daniel Payne

School personnel in Virginia are now required to keep parents informed on “matters related to their child’s health, and social... Read more

null

How August and November ballot initiatives could affect abortion in Ohio: an explainer

Jul 19, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Ohioans are set to vote on two major ballot initiatives in the coming months, one in August and another in... Read more

Residents of Ngbam, Benue state, Nigeria, on April 8, 2023, the day after gunmen killed at least 43 people and injured another 40.

House chairman: State Department is giving religious freedom violators ‘a pass’

Jul 19, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

“I am concerned that the U.S. State Department is not using all the tools provided to hold guilty parties accountable,”... Read more

An undated ID photo of journalist Evan Gershkovich.

24-hour read-a-thon highlights wrongful detention of WSJ journalist Evan Gerschkovich

Jul 19, 2023

By Zoe Romanowsky

Journalists, as well as family and friends, are gathering in D.C., London, and Singapore to highlight the unjust arrest of... Read more

null

Capitol Hill Democrats introduce bill to end federal death penalty

Jul 19, 2023

By Daniel Payne

Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin introduced a bill to abolish the federal death penalty, calling the... Read more

Cardinal Matteo Zuppi and U.S. President Joe Biden.

Cardinal Zuppi meets with Biden to discuss humanitarian work in Ukraine

Jul 19, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The pope’s special envoy met with President Joe Biden Tuesday evening to discuss the Vatican’s humanitarian efforts in war-torn Ukraine. Read more

null

Another New York diocese files for bankruptcy 

Jul 18, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The bishop of the Diocese of Ogdensburg said the decision to file for bankruptcy follows almost 140 sexual abuse lawsuits... Read more

Photo from a scene in "Sound of Freedom," released in theaters on July 4, 2023.

‘Sound of Freedom’ makes history at the box office

Jul 18, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The independent, crowd-sourced film that no major studio wanted to touch continues to over-perform thanks to the support of millions. Read more

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio).

Jim Jordan threatens to hold FBI director in contempt over probe into anti-Catholic memo

Jul 18, 2023

By Daniel Payne

The leaked document from the bureau’s Richmond office discussed monitoring what it deemed “radical-traditionalist” Catholics. Read more

null

Catholic doctors turn to direct primary care to practice medicine, faith

Jul 18, 2023

By Daniel Payne

As the subscription-based model of health care continues to grow, practitioners and patients say they are getting better care without... Read more

null

Judge temporarily blocks Iowa heartbeat law

Jul 18, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

The judge’s order means that abortion remains legal in Iowa for up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while legal challenges... Read more

Joel Mathew, left, and Ulf Hermjakob, researchers at the University of Southern California’s Information Sciences Institute.

How AI is helping to translate the Bible into rare languages

Jul 18, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

A team of researchers is seeking to put AI to use for a different and more noble purpose — the... Read more

Father Brian Nunes (left), Father Matthew Elshoff, Father Slawomir Szkredka, and Monsignor Albert Bahhuth (right) have been named auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Pope Francis names four new auxiliary bishops of Los Angeles

Jul 18, 2023

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis has appointed four new auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, bringing the total number of auxiliaries... Read more

null

What is Bidenomics and how will it affect the economy and families?

Jul 17, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The president’s economic plan calls for higher taxes on the wealthy, and more spending on education and job training programs,... Read more

Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas.

Cordileone, Strickland condemn ‘scurrilous’ false schism message 

Jul 17, 2023

By Daniel Payne

Earlier this month an image had circulated on social media appearing to suggest Strickland backed a move toward a “separation... Read more

Jonathan Roumie portrays Jesus in the series "The Chosen"

‘The Chosen’ series gets waiver to continue filming during strike

Jul 17, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Filming of the fourth season of the series about Jesus is expected to be completed in about two weeks. Read more

Father Patrick Wattigny pleaded guilty July 12, 2023, to two child molestation charges.

New Orleans priest pleads guilty to two child molestation charges

Jul 17, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Father Patrick Wattigny, 55, a former pastor and chaplain in Slidell, Louisiana, was sentenced to five years in prison. Read more

Our Lady of the Holy Rosary is home to the Seton Shrine in New York City.

Man arrested in attack on Elizabeth Ann Seton shrine at Manhattan parish

Jul 17, 2023

By Daniel Payne

A man allegedly wearing priest’s vestments — and reportedly without pants on — broke into Our Lady of Rosary Catholic... Read more

Families fleeing gang violence gather in Delmas 75 comune, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on June 28, 2023.

Haiti in ‘desperate’ security crisis as Catholic leaders urge search for solutions

Jul 17, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami says the current crisis follows 20 years of a “downward spiral” in economic, political, and... Read more