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Late-term abortionist in DC faces complaint for ‘medical malpractice’
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
‘The Knight:’ The untold story of one of the 20th century’s greatest saints
Most people think of St. Maximilian Kolbe as the heroic martyr who traded places with another prisoner in Auschwitz, but... Read more
Aug. 22 observance shines light on religious freedom; report editor notes worsening trend
The International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief highlights the global rise in... Read more
What is the ‘Queenship of Mary’ and why does it matter?
The Catholic Church annually celebrates the feast of the Queenship of Mary on Aug. 22. Read more
Villanova University Mass interrupted by ‘active shooter’ hoax
Villanova University confirmed Thursday that reports of an active shooter on campus that interrupted an opening Mass for new students... Read more
ICE arrests take toll on DC churches
Catholic churches that serve Spanish-speaking communities in the Archdiocese of Washington have reported anxiety as immigration enforcement increases. Read more
Syrian minister of culture sparks controversy with Islamic chant in Orthodox church
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
James Dobson, promoter of family values in the public square, dies at 89
James Dobson, the evangelical Christian psychologist, author, and founder of Focus on the Family, an influential family counseling ministry, passed... Read more
Bishop Barron warns about fake AI videos impersonating him
Bishop Robert Barron warned about the proliferation of fake videos created with artificial intelligence circulating on social media impersonating him. Read more
Federal judge blocks Texas from displaying Ten Commandments in public schools
A federal judge has partially blocked the state of Texas from enforcing its law ordering the display of the Ten... Read more
Nigeria, Iran, China top priority countries for new religious freedom commission chair
Nigeria is the deadliest country in the world for Christians, according to the new chair of the U.S. Commission on... Read more
Frank Caprio, famed judge known for showing mercy, dies at 88
Frank Caprio, a Providence, Rhode Island, municipal court judge for nearly 40 years, passed away on Aug. 20 from pancreatic... Read more
Catholic scholars urge caution as Trump considers rescheduling marijuana
The federal government considers marijuana — cannabis, the name of the plant that contains psychoactive compounds called cannabinoids — a... Read more
Federal court awards pro-lifers $1 over unconstitutional abortion clinic rule
Pro-life activists in New York were awarded $1 this month after a court found that a county abortion clinic rule... Read more
New Frassati Chapel aims to bring perpetual adoration to the nation’s capital
The Frassati Chapel will serve as a place for Catholics in Washington, D.C., to pray throughout the day and to... Read more
Court says California school district must allow Christian club access to facilities
A federal court said a California school district must grant a Christian club equal access to school facilities, arguing denying... Read more
14 things we learn about Pope Leo XIV from his brother’s latest interview
In a new interview with NBC’s Chicago affiliate, 70-year-old John Prevost opened up about his brother, Pope Leo XIV. Read more
Appeals court halts sale of Native American religious site defended by Catholic groups
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit said in a brief ruling on Aug. 18 that the Oak... Read more
Pope Leo XIV names new bishop for Jefferson City, Missouri
Pope Leo XIV has named Father Ralph O’Donnell of the Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska, as the new bishop of Jefferson... Read more
How grief and grace sparked a movement for single Catholic women
The Blessed Emilina ministry was founded by Aurora Pomales and offers retreats, monthly gatherings, local pilgrimages, and simple events like... Read more
