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President Biden fundraiser remarks muddle Catholic teaching on abortion
The president appeared to suggest — erroneously — that the Catholic Church makes exceptions for rape and incest in its... Read more
Florida priest and parish administrator embezzled $1.5 million from parish, police say
The Diocese of Palm Beach contacted the police department in December 2021, raising concerns about a fraudulent bank account and... Read more
Methodist-linked university’s Christian conduct code under fire from LGBT advocates
Do church-affiliated universities and Christian moral codes have a place in higher ed? Critics of Seattle Pacific University, it seems,... Read more
US bishops’ pro-life chair asks Catholics to practice ‘unconditional love’ after Roe
In anticipation of Respect Life Month in October, Archbishop William E. Lori is calling for “radical solidarity” for pregnant and... Read more
Tennessee governor urges investigation of Vanderbilt pediatric transgender clinic
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has called for an investigation into the Vanderbilt University Medical Center after comments on transgender surgeries. Read more
Pregnancy clinic firebombed in ‘Jane’s Revenge’ attack sues police for surveillance footage
“It’s Day 106. There have been no arrests,” the head of the CompassCare clinic says, adding, “our patience is at... Read more
Congressional bill aims to protect pro-life pregnancy centers against ‘terror attacks’
The bil would require the Biden administration to publicly report its handling of the investigation of those engaging in “domestic... Read more
Pro-life pregnancy center network calls Elizabeth Warren accusations a political ‘stunt’
The head of the international network of pro-life pregnancy centers says Democratic leaders are promoting a fabricated narrative based on... Read more
Catholic Charities to provide aid to Puerto Ricans devastated by Hurricane Fiona
More than a day after Hurricane Fiona dumped 30 inches of rain on Puerto Rico, a million people still do... Read more
‘To dust you shall return,’ but human composting? California bishops raise objections
When a body is composted, it is placed in a reusable container where microbes and bacteria decompose it into soil... Read more
U.S. synod synthesis shows ‘desire for greater communion’
The Synod on Synodality has thus far demonstrated the “joys, hopes, and wounds” shared by members of the Church in... Read more
Virginia Gov. Youngkin revokes schools’ transgender policies, asserts parental rights
Parental rights and religious freedom are central to Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s new statewide policies for public schools released... Read more
Cardinal Zen’s trial has been delayed due to COVID
The criminal trial of Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun of Hong Kong has been delayed after the judge tested positive for... Read more
Life-size Stations of the Cross to be ‘tool for evangelization’ at Disney World
“The passion now has become my passion,” says sculptor Timothy P. Schmalz, who is creating an ambitious presentation of the... Read more
Single mom credits maternity home with saving her life
Danielle Nicholson found herself in a crisis pregnancy when she was 20 years old and turned to the Paul Stefan... Read more
Follow in the footsteps of St. Robert Bellarmine: scholarships for scholars
A new scholarship program aims to support future members of the workforce with an “authentically Catholic” education. Read more
Increase your eucharistic devotion by doing these 7 things, Maronite bishop says
Here are seven ways Bishop Gregory Mansour is asking the faithful of his eparchy to increase their devotion to the... Read more
African nations stand alone against abortion rights, gender ideology at the UN
The resolution includes language stating that countries must provide “access to safe abortion” as a “human right.” Read more
U.S. bishops hold National Migration Week amid migrant crisis
The U.S. bishops are inviting Catholics to participate in National Migration Week and the World Day of Migrants and Refugees... Read more
Update: Notre Dame football coach calls conversion to Catholic faith ‘a personal decision’
Head football coach Marcus Freeman told members of the press Sept. 15 that he had tried to keep his recent... Read more
