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National data shows U.S. students still ‘stalled’ after pandemic
The NWEA noted that the decline was sharper than what was observed in 2021-2022. Read more
FACE Act charges brought against college student in Ohio pregnancy center attack
Federal charges have been filed against a 20-year-old college student in Ohio for allegedly vandalizing a pro-life pregnancy center in... Read more
U.S. bishops praise new immigrant family reunification program
The new program allows certain migrants with family in the U.S. to pursue a path to legal residency. Read more
New Virginia law offers churches additional protections against being shut down
The new provision stems from concerns during the COVID-19 crisis that churches were being subject to overly strict pandemic mitigation... Read more
Meet the two new cardinals with ties to the U.S.
Pope Francis named 21 new cardinals Sunday, two of whom have deep ties to the Church in the United States. Read more
Two arrests made in vandalism incidents at Catholic churches in Brooklyn Diocese
At Resurrection Church in Brooklyn, a white marble statue of the Blessed Mother was spray-painted with black graffiti on her... Read more
Catholic higher ed still open to all, bishops say after Supreme Court blocks affirmative action
“It is our hope that our Catholic institutions of higher learning will continue to find ways to make education possible... Read more
Blessed Carlo Acutis’ eucharistic miracles exhibit goes to Hollywood
The exhibition will be traveling to more than 30 other parishes in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles through next spring. Read more
After Catholic University shooting death, family disputes DC police statements
The victim’s parents claim their son sent a Snapchat message just before his death proving the crime was random, contrary... Read more
Biden administration to send cluster bombs to Ukraine: What has the Church said?
Cluster bombs are mass casualty arms that present a grave threat to civilians both because of their large impact area... Read more
Congressman renews request to visit bishop imprisoned by Nicaraguan dictatorship
Rep. Chris Smith said he remains very concerned about the safety and well-being of Bishop Rolando José Álvarez after writing... Read more
Iowa governor calls special session to consider abortion restrictions
Lawmakers will consider new abortion restrictions after the last effort was halted by the state Supreme Court. Read more
Anti-human-trafficking film ‘Sound of Freedom’ just topped ‘Indiana Jones’ at box office
Catholic filmmaker Eduardo Verastegui recently explained how and why he got involved with the film. Read more
The founder of Domino’s Pizza wants to be beacon for Catholic higher education
Thomas Monaghan realized he was trying to prove he was successful, so he sold his business and changed his focus. Read more
Man shot at DC’s Catholic University was Kentucky high school teacher
Police believe that the two men knew each other, Catholic University of America President Peter Kilpatrick said. Read more
Blessed Michael McGivney is namesake of New Haven’s new citywide parish
The Catholic community now consists of eight church buildings under one administrative umbrella. Read more
Man fatally shot on DC campus of Catholic University of America
The university said that the two individuals are believed to have known each other and “this was not a random... Read more
Destruction of Catholic retreat center’s cross a possible hate crime, Orange County authorities say
The cross had recently been installed and was apparently destroyed using a chainsaw. Read more
Keep humanity the focus of tech innovations, says new Vatican-approved ethics guide
“If we build the future badly, we will live in a terrible world,” the handbook warns Big Tech. Read more
Sheen rally coming to Illinois aims to reignite his beatification Mass
The all-day event July 9 will focus on Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s messages for our times and a petition to have... Read more
