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‘God is with Nicaragua!’ exclaims first Nicaraguan consecrated bishop in the U.S.
“Do not forget: God is with us and God is with Nicaragua!” said newly consecrated Newark, New Jersey, Auxiliary Bishop... Read more
Pew Research surveys role of religion in how Americans vote
A new Pew Research Center study found that religion does not play a large role in how most Americans vote... Read more
Catholic nursing students live faith on hospital ship in Madagascar
Three nursing students from a Catholic liberal arts school in North Carolina spent two weeks on a hospital ship in... Read more
UPDATE: Colorado high school shooting suspect was ‘radicalized,’ police say
The suspect in a school shooting in Evergreen, Colorado, has died of self-inflicted wounds after shooting two of his peers. Read more
Christian conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah Valley University event
Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative activist organization Turning Point USA and outspoken Christian, was shot dead while speaking at... Read more
Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at college event in Utah
Founder and President of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk was shot in an incident that took place at Utah Valley... Read more
Amid debate over arming teachers, what does the Catholic Church teach about self-defense?
A handful of states, including Florida, Idaho, and Texas, allow for public school teachers to carry guns in some circumstances.... Read more
Students detail faith-based discrimination at Religious Liberty Commission hearing
The Sept. 8 hearing was the Religious Liberty Commission’s second meeting since President Donald Trump created it earlier this year. Read more
Archdiocese of New Orleans offers $230 million to settle abuse claims
The Archdiocese of New Orleans has increased its settlement offer to clergy sexual abuse claimants from $180 million to $230... Read more
First African bishop ordained to lead U.S. diocese in Houma-Thibodaux, Louisiana
Bishop Simon Peter Engurait was ordained last week in Louisiana, making him the first African bishop in the mainland United... Read more
1,000-piece St. Carlo Acutis mosaic used to ‘convict the universal call to holiness’
After hearing about Carlo Acutis, artist Johnny Vrba created a unique portrait of the new saint using unusual items and... Read more
Seton Shrine to celebrate 50 years of America’s first native-born saint
The Seton Shrine in Emmitsburg, Maryland, is preparing to welcome hundreds of visitors for the 50th anniversary celebration of St.... Read more
Trump launches ‘America Prays’ initiative to prepare for nation’s 250th anniversary
President Donald Trump launched an initiative that urges Americans to pray for the country in preparation for its 250th anniversary... Read more
Trump pledges federal guidance to protect school prayer
President Donald Trump announced the U.S. Department of Education will issue new federal guidelines to protect prayer at public schools. Read more
U.S. Department of Justice report faults Biden administration for anti-Christian bias
A report from the U.S. Department of Justice has found that the Biden administration engaged in a “consistent and systematic... Read more
Madison Diocese responds to ‘devastating’ sex crimes by priest: ‘There is no cover-up’
The Diocese of Madison, Wisconsin, denied accusations of a cover-up following the recent arrest of a Madison priest for alleged... Read more
Federal court approves settlement between sex abuse survivors and Diocese of Rochester
After a six-year legal battle, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of New York approved a $246 million... Read more
Diocese investigates sainthood cause of Virginia father who saved son
A group of Catholics is working with the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, to open the cause for sainthood for Tom... Read more
Mary’s birthday: The Church celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Catholic Church celebrates the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Sept. 8, nine months after the Dec. 8... Read more
Chicago chefs to open eco-friendly restaurant at Vatican’s papal retreat
Pope Leo XIV announced a partnership between the Vatican and two Chicago restaurateurs, Art Smith and Phil Stefani, to open... Read more
