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New initiative seeks to help families ‘reclaim’ the Sabbath
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis announced a new initiative called “Reclaiming Sundays: Recover Sunday as a Day for... Read more
Minnesota diocese to open Sister Annella Zervas’ sainthood cause in October
Sister Annella Zervas’ sainthood is now closer than ever, as Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston, Minnesota, announced that he will... Read more
Pope Leo XIV transfers Detroit auxiliary bishop to San Antonio Archdiocese
Bishop José Arturo Cepeda returns to San Antonio, where he served as a priest from his ordination in 1996 until... Read more
Trump administration appeals to some pro-life reproductive health care despite IVF push
Some Catholics and others in the pro-life movement have been urging these alternative approaches amid ethical concerns surrounding in vitro... Read more
What a dispute over a Native American worship site means for U.S. religious liberty
Native American activists trying to protect Oak Flat have drawn support from religious advocates and stakeholders including the U.S. bishops... Read more
Communio launches first-ever statewide partnership with California Catholic Conference
A partnership between the California Catholic Conference and Communio will help parishes “evangelize through the renewal of healthy relationships, marriages,... Read more
Texas attorney general orders schools unaffected by lawsuit to display Ten Commandments
A federal court ruling last week temporarily blocked enforcement of a new Texas law requiring the display of the Ten... Read more
Former papal chef opens New York City restaurant
Salvo Lo Castro’s new Italian restaurant opened in July and has quickly gained popularity, particularly for Lo Castro’s mother’s meatball... Read more
U.S. bishops, Catholic Health Association endorse palliative care legislation
The bipartisan Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act was reintroduced in the Senate last month by Sens. Tammy... Read more
Judge strikes down Minnesota law banning religious schools from college credit program
U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel ruled that a law banning religious institutions from the Minnesota Postsecondary Enrollment Options program is... Read more
Where does the United States stand on life issues?
Here’s an overview of the laws around life issues across the United States as of August 2025. Read more
Alone at Mass, she found her calling to help others face addiction
Afire Ministries now brings hope and healing to those who suffer from addiction’s deepest wounds. Read more
Amid federal cuts, ‘Super Neighbor’ program helps those in need
As federal budget cuts halt aid programs, Catholic Social Services in Columbus, Ohio, is encouraging volunteers to step up and... Read more
Bishop Conley says Nebraska immigrant detention camp must allow sacraments, pastoral care
The bishop made the announcement after Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen revealed the repurposing of a state work camp to house... Read more
Franciscan University celebrates newly renovated Christ the King Chapel
A roundup of the latest Catholic education news in the U.S. Read more
St. Pius X’s rebuke of ‘modernism’ rings true today, scholar says
St. Pius X took charge of the Church in the aftermath of the Enlightenment era, which had spurred rationalist and... Read more
New coffee shop in Archdiocese of Denver aims to be ‘outpost of evangelization’
More Coffee, owned and run by St. Thomas More Catholic Parish in Centennial, Colorado, hopes to become a gathering place... Read more
Actor who portrays David in Prime Video’s ‘House of David’ becomes Catholic
Michael Iskander, the actor known for playing the lead role of King David in the Prime Video series “House of... Read more
Resurfaced video shows Virginia gubernatorial candidate endorsing assisted suicide
Years-old video that surfaced this week showed Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger endorsing assisted suicide. Read more
Jimmy Lai’s son says his father is ‘still fighting’ amid ongoing trial
Sebastien Lai, son of imprisoned Hong Kong democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, said this week his father is “still fighting” and... Read more
