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Arrests made, statues restored at vandalized Catholic Church
Three people were arrested for vandalizing statues of the Holy Family outside a Catholic church in Jacksonville, Florida, Feb. 23. Read more
Catholic charity helping Christians flee Taliban is now active in Ukraine
Jason Jones' Vulnerable People Project has helped Christians and other minorities escape the Taliban in Afghanistan since U.S. forces pulled... Read more
Massachusetts top court considers challenge to ban on assisted suicide
The highest court in Massachusetts considered a challenge brought by two doctors against the state’s prohibition of physician-assisted suicide on... Read more
Washington archdiocese drops school mask requirement in DC
Masks are no longer mandatory at Catholic schools in Washington, D.C., the Archdiocese of Washington announced Wednesday. Read more
'Pray for the conversion of Vladimir Putin': Philadelphia's Ukrainian archbishop reacts to Russian invasion
The Ukrainian Archbishop of Philadelphia fears that the Russian invasion will again lead to the suppression of Catholicism in Ukraine,... Read more
Puerto Rican bishop removed by pope feels 'blessed to suffer persecution'
Bishop Daniel Fernández Torres, who was relieved Wednesday of his office as Bishop of Arecibo, said that he feels "blessed... Read more
With joy and hope, growing Norbertine abbey to launch new community in Illinois
The Norbertines’ St. Michael’s Abbey in Orange County, California, has seen major growth in recent years, and that growth will... Read more
Catholic school parents sue Washington DC mayor over school mask mandate
Two Catholic school families are suing Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser over the city’s continuing mask mandate in schools, including... Read more
Biden promotes abortion policies on International Women's Day
Promoting abortion rights on International Women's Day, President Joe Biden says that "every person deserves the chance to live up... Read more
Burlington bishop removes pastor for disobedience over COVID-19 directives
In a letter to parishioners of Holy Family Parish in Springfield, Vermont, Bishop Christopher Coyne of Burlington announced that their... Read more
Is blood flowing from a Colorado woman's St Michael statue?
On Feb. 23, hours before the world would hear that Russia had invaded Ukraine, a statue of St. Michael the... Read more
EWTN documentary highlights devotees to St Joseph, past and present
A new documentary about St. Joseph, set to air on EWTN this month and available to watch online now for... Read more
Appeals court: Foster parents can share religious views with children
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit recently ruled in favor of a Christian couple in New Jersey... Read more
Brooklyn auxiliary bishop resigns at age 76
The resignation of Bishop Raymond Francis Chappetto as Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn was accepted Monday by Pope Francis. Read more
After outcry, city scraps plan for Abortion Provider Appreciation Day
The Alexandria City Council will no longer be considering a resolution to honor abortionists, after the city’s mayor pulled the... Read more
Abortionists Appreciation Day? That can't happen, bishop says
Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington spoke out against a proposed proclamation that would establish March 10 as “Abortion Provider Appreciation... Read more
Despite new law allowing hospital clergy visits, some Arizona patients can still face difficulties
A new Arizona law strengthened the ability of hospital patients to receive clergy visitors, but reports that some patients still... Read more
Florida bishops welcome advancement of 15-week abortion ban
The Florida senate on Thursday passed HB 5, a bill introduced by State Rep. Erin Grall, which would ban abortions... Read more
Supreme Court reinstates death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber
In a 6-3 decision, with Justices Stephen Breyer, Elena Kagan, and Sonia Sotomayor dissenting, the court found that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev... Read more
Experts respond to Biden: Biology and theology agree, human life begins at conception
After repeated, recent statements by U.S. President Joe Biden that he does not believe human life begins at the moment... Read more
