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Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for his general audience on Sept.24, 2025.

UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV wades into Durbin debate

Pope Leo XIV said U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin’s record should be considered in its totality and that Americans should search... Read more

A student workshop at the College of St. Joseph the Worker in Ohio, which will now receive a $5 million grant to expand to West Virginia.

Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block $5 million state grant to Catholic trade school

Sep 30, 2025

By Daniel Payne

A West Virginia judge has tossed out a lawsuit aiming to block a state agency from providing a $5 million... Read more

Nurses who are on strike hold signs in support of the community following a shooting and fire at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in front of Henry Ford Genesys Hospital on Sept. 29, 2025, in Grand Blanc, Michigan.

Shooting at LDS church in Michigan prompts Catholic solidarity, prayers

Sep 29, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

Multiple U.S. Catholic bishops offered prayers and expressed their solidarity after a gunman attacked a Church of Jesus Christ of... Read more

President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission meets on Sept. 29, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

Religious Liberty Commission hears from teachers, coaches, school leaders

Sep 29, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Speakers said there must be a fight for schools to bring back the “truth” to protect students and religious liberty. Read more

After delaying restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass for three months, Bishop Michael Martin said in a Sept. 26, 2025, letter that the Chapel of the Little Flower in the St. Therese Parish in Mooresville, North Carolina, which was recently renovated by the diocese and can seat just over 350 people, will have two Masses each Sunday and on holy days of obligation.

Charlotte bishop restricts Traditional Latin Mass to 1 chapel

Sep 29, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

Charlotte Bishop Michael Martin said the Traditional Latin Mass will be offered at one chapel starting Oct. 2. Read more

“EWTN News Nightly” welcomed its new anchor, Veronica Dudo, on Sept. 8, 2025.

‘EWTN News Nightly’ welcomes new anchor Veronica Dudo 

Sep 29, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

New “EWTN News Nightly” anchor Veronica Dudo said she wanted to be a journalist “to give a voice to those... Read more

Archbishop of Philadelphia Nelson J. Perez speaks to members of his congregation at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul following a special Mass for Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Archdiocese launches ‘missionary hubs’ to help bring faithful back to Church

Sep 29, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Archbishop Nelson Pérez’s announcement comes after Pérez earlier this year revealed a 10-year plan meant to bring Catholics back to... Read more

A stained-glass window in St. Sulpice Church in Fougeres, France, depicts (from left to right) the archangels Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel.

Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael: The 3 great archangels of the Bible

Sep 29, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Today, on the feast of the archangels, we celebrate the powerful helpers sent by God throughout salvation history. Read more

“Now people need not go as far away as Spain to see this beautiful thing,” said Christendom College President Emeritus Timothy O’Donnell of the school chapel’s monumental thurible.

Monumental censer at Christendom College chapel represents ‘grandeur of Christ the King’

Sep 28, 2025

By Martin Barillas

Now people in the United States need not go so far to see a censer comparable to the one in... Read more

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New York Supreme Court tosses lawsuit against Buffalo Diocese over bankruptcy payments

Sep 27, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Parishioners suing the diocese won a reprieve in July when the state Supreme Court instituted a temporary halt on the... Read more

The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Possible U.S. government shutdown could disrupt military Masses, meals for preschoolers

Sep 27, 2025

By Kathleen Murphy

The closure could pause military members’ ability to attend Mass, interrupt subsidized meals for preschoolers in Catholic schools, and limit... Read more

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Pro-life group pledges $9 million to Georgia and Michigan Senate races

Sep 26, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more

Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte gives a speech during a campaign rally at Southorn Stadium on March 9, 2025, in Hong Kong, China.

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte charged with murder

Sep 26, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more

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Traditional Latin Mass lacks approval at Texas A&M University

Sep 26, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

The Diocese of Austin said Catholic students in College Station, Texas, did not secure required permissions to hold a Traditional... Read more

Catholic pro-life activist Savannah Craven Antao was assaulted in New York City on Thursday, April 3, 2025, while conducting a video interview with a pro-abortion advocate. 

New York prosecutor drops charges against suspect in bloody assault on pro-life advocate

Sep 26, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The suspect in the assault of a pro-life advocate in New York City earlier this year will not face charges... Read more

Patricipants gather at a Courage and EnCourage annual conference.

Courage International marks 45 years helping faithful address same-sex attraction

Sep 26, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Courage International, the Catholic apostolate that helps men and women experiencing same-sex attraction “persevere on the path of holiness,” marked... Read more

Bishop Abdallah Elias Zaidan of the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles serves as chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace.

U.S. bishops reiterate solidarity with faithful of Africa amid ongoing conflicts

Sep 26, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

The United States bishops have expressed their solidarity with the bishops and faithful in Africa “amidst ongoing conflicts” on the... Read more

A Planned Parenthood facility in Minneapolis.

Planned Parenthood could owe $1.8 billion in Medicaid fraud lawsuit 

Sep 25, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Thursday in the case, Doe v. Planned Parenthood. Read more

Georgetown University, located in Washington, D.C., is the nation’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit university.

Police investigate flyers at Georgetown recruiting for far-left gun group tied to violence

Sep 25, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Police are investigating a number of posters displayed on Georgetown University’s campus that appear to be recruiting students for a... Read more

Richmond Bishop Barry Knestout (center) joins community leaders including U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia (fifth from left), at a groundbreaking ceremony for Greenway Village at St. Elizabeth Parish in Richmond, Virginia, on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.

Apartments built at Virginia parish highlight faith-led efforts to address housing crisis

Sep 25, 2025

By Daniel Payne

A project to develop dozens of affordable housing units in a Richmond, Virginia, parish is underscoring the ongoing need for... Read more