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Pro-life atheist to convert to Catholicism: ‘There is a God-shaped hole in my heart’
Kristin Turner, a 21-year-old activist, is now an ardent pro-life advocate who recently announced her intention to join the Catholic... Read more
Virginia Catholic school student wins national cursive handwriting contest
Daisy Almaraz, a student at Sacred Heart Academy in Winchester, Virginia, says good cursive writing makes her writing “better understood.” Read more
Catholic churches are buying pre-owned pipe organs to enhance their liturgies
While in some parts of the country church organs are being removed, destroyed, or sold, in other places they are... Read more
Biden signs contraception, abortion executive order before Dobbs anniversary
The order is intended to increase access to contraceptives over the counter, reduce the cost of contraceptives, and increase access... Read more
Anti-‘Pride’ backlash can have legal consequences, 15 attorneys general tell Target CEO
The attorney generals said the company should be mindful of its obligations under their states’ anti-discrimination laws that protect gender... Read more
Roe’s repeal, 1 year later: Pro-lifers see significant challenges ahead
At the anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision overturning Roe v. Wade, pro-life leaders discuss the current landscape and... Read more
NY pro-life sidewalk counselor to ask Supreme Court to consider clinic buffer zone case
Debra Vitagliano, a 64-year-old mother of three, brought the suit against Westchester County, New York. Read more
New report: More than 50% of people live in a country with serious religious persecution
The 2023 Religious Freedom in the World annual report reveals that 4 billion people live in nations where religious persecution... Read more
‘God Is Trans’ church no longer hosting ‘Pride Mass’ at gay monument, cites security concerns
St. Paul the Apostle in New York City told parishioners the National Parks Service decided the Stonewall monument would be... Read more
5 Things to know about Venerable Lucia dos Santos
The cause for sainthood of Sister Lucia dos Santos, one of the Fatima visionaries, was advanced by Pope Francis on... Read more
No ‘transgender mandate’ for Catholic doctors as Biden admin declines to defend further
Catholic plaintiffs filed the legal challenge to the Biden administration’s mandate arguing the mandate violated their religious freedom. Read more
National Celebrate Life Day Rally to be held rain or shine on Saturday, organizers say
Thousands are expected at the event, which will take place rain or shine on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial... Read more
French ‘backpack hero’ will be special guest at reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral
The 24-year-old, praised for stopping a violent attack on a playground, has received a special invitation from French president Emmanuel... Read more
Police release video of man attacking pro-lifers outside of Baltimore Planned Parenthood
The video shows the suspect assaulting two men who were peacefully protesting outside the clinic in downtown Baltimore. Read more
UPDATED: Here’s what you need to know about the National Eucharistic Revival
Sponsored by the U.S. Catholic bishops, the revival aims to inspire people to encounter Jesus in the Eucharist. Read more
On World Refugee Day, Pope Francis urges action; companies pledge to hire refugees
The pope called for greater hospitality “without excuses and without delay, because the effects will be felt, sooner or later,... Read more
Quebec cardinal says new claims of sexual assault are ‘defamatory’
Cardinal Marc Ouellet responded to the new allegations saying he intends to demonstrate his innocence in a court of law. Read more
First reported synthetic human embryo sparks ethical concerns, creates questions
Cambridge University researchers developed the world’s first synthetic human embryo models using stem cells but without using an egg or... Read more
Thousands march in prayer procession protesting Dodgers honoring anti-Catholic drag group
As protestors gathered to pray outside of Dodger Stadium, inside the stadium the Dodgers honored the “Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.” Read more
Pope calls National Eucharistic Congress ‘a significant moment in the life of the Church’
In an address to U.S. bishops at the Vatican, Pope Francis blessed a large monstrance that will be used during... Read more
