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Catechism in a Year podcast seeks to deepen the faith of Catholics and non-Catholics alike
Hosted by Father Mike Schmitz, the Catechism in a Year podcast is set to launch on Jan. 1, 2023. Read more
The hope-filled legacy of the first Black priest from the United States
Despite racism and discrimination, Father Augustus Tolton’s legacy of hope and love for God teaches a message from which everyone... Read more
So, about all those swear words in 'Father Stu': A cleaned-up version is on the way!
About 100 profanities were cut from the new version of the Mark Wahlberg film. Read more
Parishioner’s labor of love restores vandalized statue at California church
After a vandal destroyed several statues at St. Mel's Church in Woodland Hills, California, parishioner Michael Stucchi volunteered to restore... Read more
Prayer rally to defeat Michigan abortion amendment is victim of ‘pro-choice cyber attack’
Organizers of the pro-life rally had asked attendees to register to help with preparations, but phony registrations came in from... Read more
De-transitioner Oli London shares conversion to Christianity
British singer and influencer Oli London credits the Bible for the new life he is living and for being able... Read more
Nigerian bishop addresses the evils of Islamist extremism at interfaith summit
Addressing the G20 Religion Forum in Bali, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah testified to the violence committed against both Christians and... Read more
FBI: New Jersey synagogues face credible ‘broad threat’
“The FBI has received credible information of a broad threat to synagogues in NJ,” the Newark office of the FBI... Read more
NPR airs recording of woman’s abortion: ‘What hell sounds like’
“You’re going to hear this machine turn on now, okay, it makes a loud noise,” someone tells the unidentified Michigan... Read more
UPDATE: ‘Catholic’ newspapers appearing in more states; bishops deny Church backing
Pro-Republican newspapers sharing the “Catholic Tribune” name have popped up in several battleground states. Read more
Bishop Barron, expressing ‘outrage,’ vows to reconsecrate vandalized cemetery
One or more vandals left behind vulgar messages and the words “In Satan we trust” at the diocesan Calvary Cemetery... Read more
Democrat Tim Ryan calls for some abortion limits as Ohio Senate race tightens
Ryan said Monday that he supported some restrictions on late-term abortions despite having voted consistently in favor of abortion, including... Read more
Midterm elections 2022: How will these states vote on abortion?
In three states proposing constitutional amendments to advance abortion, surveys show strong support for pro-abortion referendums. Read more
At All Souls’ Day Mass, Arlington bishop implores prayers for the faithful departed
The Mass, attended by about 750 people, was followed by Bishop Michael Burbidge's blessing of the gravesites of deceased priests. Read more
FDA warns against provision of abortion pills to women before pregnancy
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about the dangers of health professionals prescribing an abortion drug to women before... Read more
Catholic doctors confront groups’ call for investigation of ‘gender-affirming care’ critics
A coalition of thousands of Catholic and religious medical professionals sent a letter Tuesday confronting three top medical groups. Read more
England’s health service puts brakes on transgender treatments for children
The NHS warned that the condition is often a temporary “phase” and issued new restrictions on the use of puberty... Read more
Chicago Catholics bury the remains of indigent adults and unborn babies in annual ceremony
“We come here to mourn the loss of 202 souls … who were in need of a sense of compassion... Read more
‘Miracle’ caught on video: Priest escapes unharmed when SUV hurdles his car
Something extraordinary happened to Father John Bok as he was heading to Mass on the feast of the Guardian Angels. Read more
Will war chaplain Willie Doyle be Ireland’s next saint?
Doyle was an Irish military chaplain for the British Army who served heroically on the battlefields of World War I... Read more
