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UPDATE: Notre Dame announces investigation into alleged sexual misconduct by dorm hall priest
The allegations concern Father Thomas King, CSC, who was rector of the school’s Zahm Hall dorm from 1980 to 1997. Read more
Catholic University of America panel explores how Christians should think about AI
The Catholic University of America hosted a panel this week to discuss how Christians should think about the developing technology... Read more
Study finds gaps in psychological screening of priesthood candidates
The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University conducted the study in collaboration with the McGrath Institute... Read more
Opposition mounts to Archdiocese of Chicago plan to fete Durbin
Opposition is mounting against Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich’s decision to honor U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Illinois, with a “lifetime achievement... Read more
Catholic bishops, politicians call for prayer after shooting at ICE facility in Dallas
Politicians and bishops are calling for prayer and an end to political violence after two ICE detainees were killed and... Read more
In Virginia, a Marian shrine reaches back through 1,000 years of Christian history
The National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham in Williamsburg, Virginia, is part of a thousand-year history of Marian devotion... Read more
Bishop Checchio to join troubled Archdiocese of New Orleans as coadjutor
Bishop James Checchio of Metuchen, New Jersey, will assist Archbishop Gregory Aymond in the leadership of over half a million... Read more
Abortion pill complications are underreported, report finds
Abortion pill complications go underreported in abortion industry studies and mainstream media, according to a recent report by the National... Read more
Bishop Seitz kicks off National Migration Week’s ‘Cabrini Pledge’
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has launched the “Cabrini Pledge” intended to help Catholics in “witnessing to the... Read more
Bishop cancels Latin Mass in California parish to bring about ‘unity’
In one of his final acts as the bishop of Monterey, California, Bishop Daniel Garcia issued a letter terminating the... Read more
Cardinal Cupich defends decision to honor pro-abortion senator at immigration fundraiser
Chicago archbishop Cardinal Blase Cupich is defending his decision to honor pro-abortion Illinois Democrat Sen. Richard Durbin at an upcoming... Read more
Vatican rejects ‘false solutions such as abortion’ while defending women’s equality at UN
Archbishop Paul Gallagher reaffirmed before the United Nations the Holy See’s commitment to promoting the dignity and equality of women. Read more
U.S. bishops join advocates in backing Supreme Court bid to protect women’s sports
The U.S. bishops submitted an amicus brief on Sept. 18 urging the Supreme Court to uphold state bans on biological... Read more
In sparsely Catholic North Carolina, the Diocese of Raleigh leads nation in conversions
The Diocese of Raleigh, North Carolina, said in a press release last week an analysis by Catholic World Report revealed... Read more
Mothers urge lawmakers to ban assault weapons after Minneapolis Catholic school shooting
Three mothers whose children survived the school shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in August are advocating for stricter gun laws. Read more
Archbishop Coakley urges prayers after Oklahoma priest dies from fall through ceiling
Father Linh Bui, the pastor at St. Ann Catholic Church, died after suffering a severe brain injury caused by the... Read more
Trump, Vance among those honoring Charlie Kirk’s Christian legacy
U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and many others honored the late Charlie Kirk and his efforts to... Read more
Study: ‘Traditional liturgical experiences predict stronger belief in the Real Presence’
A recent study found that traditional liturgical experiences, including receiving the Eucharist by tongue, indicate a stronger belief among Catholics... Read more
Catholic Church in U.S. to kick off National Migration Week
From Sept. 22–28, the Catholic Church in the United States will observe National Migration Week. Read more
Pope Leo XIV tells ALS advocates in Chicago: ‘You show us the best of humanity’
Pope Leo XIV gave the video address to marchers at the Les Turner ALS Foundation’s annual ALS Walk for Life. Read more
