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Bomb squad called after Christian nonprofit in Ireland receives possible anthrax
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
Clinician says Minnesota law harms kids struggling with sexual orientation, gender identity
A Minnesota law has created a new minority: young people with same-sex attraction who do not want it, according to... Read more
Massive mural honoring New York City migrants unveiled at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan has unveiled a 25-foot-tall mural honoring migrants to New York City. Read more
Anti-assisted-suicide group says suicide laws expanding throughout U.S. in 2025
Patients Rights Action Fund coalitions director Jessica Rodgers explained that most states that allow assisted suicide follow the “Oregon model.” Read more
Report: Charlie Kirk was ‘this close’ to becoming Catholic just prior to his death
Slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk was reportedly strongly considering becoming Catholic just prior to his assassination, according to a bishop. Read more
Lila Rose delivers strong pro-life message in Yale debate with Frances Kissling
Lila Rose, the founder and president of Live Action, said the event’s organizer was “shocked” after those in attendance voted... Read more
Cardinal Müller praises Pope Leo XIV’s ‘Christ-centered proclamation of the Gospel’
German Cardinal Gerhard Müller praised the “Christ-centered proclamation of the Gospel” throughout the first four months of Pope Leo XIV’s... Read more
Federal government cancels grants for fetal human tissue research
Here’s a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
Toledo bishop’s letter on gender ideology ‘timely’ and ‘loving,’ Mary Rice Hasson says
Mary Rice Hasson, head of the EPPC’s Person and Identity Project, praised Toledo Bishop Daniel Thomas’ pastoral letter on sex... Read more
Utah seeks death penalty for Tyler Robinson in Charlie Kirk murder
Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray announced he is seeking the death penalty for Tyler Robinson, the man charged with murdering... Read more
FBI director: There have been ‘terminations’ related to 2023 anti-Catholic memo
FBI Director Kash Patel said in a U.S. Senate hearing that there have been “terminations” and “resignations” of employees related... Read more
Deacon in San Diego says he will self-deport after residency status revoked
A deacon in San Diego has told parishioners he will voluntarily deport himself after his residency status was revoked by... Read more
Appellate court protects Baptist association’s autonomy in internal dispute
An appellate court in Mississippi dismissed an employment-related lawsuit brought against an agency of the Southern Baptist Convention. Read more
New study shows just over half of Americans support a right to assisted suicide
A new Lifeway Research study reveals that a slim majority of Americans, 51%, believe terminally ill individuals should have the... Read more
Homilies across U.S. take stock of Charlie Kirk assassination
Catholic priests around the country have discussed the assassination of Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk during their homilies in... Read more
Parents of Annunciation shooting victim say daughter’s progress is a ‘miracle’
The parents of 12-year-old Sophia Forchas, who was shot in the head during the Annunciation Catholic School shooting, say her... Read more
British royal family holds first Catholic funeral in centuries for Duchess of Kent
The Duchess of Kent died on Sept. 4 at the age of 92 and asked that her funeral be held... Read more
U.S. bishops launch ‘Healing and Hope’ initiative to promote, strengthen mental health
The initiative “builds upon the goal of promoting healing and hope for all who struggle with mental illness and is... Read more
Patriarch Bartholomew meets with Trump during U.S. visit, talks Middle East, Ukraine
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople met with President Donald Trump this week during a visit to the United States. Read more
Seton Shrine highlights American ‘Saints on Their Way’
The canonization of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in 1975 opened the door for other American Catholics to be honored for... Read more
