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Alabama vicar general on leave after allegations of relationship with minor
A high-ranking priest in the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama is on leave amid allegations that he began a relationship... Read more
New Jersey church says finance director stole $1.5 million, spent it on cigars, sports, vehicles
A New Jersey church is alleging in a lawsuit that its finance director stole more than a million dollars over... Read more
Study: 9 in 10 cradle Catholics leaving the Church; experts urge stronger faith community
A recent study has found an increase in the number of Americans Catholics leaving the Church. To combat the issue,... Read more
Federal court rules against Little Sisters of the Poor in latest contraception lawsuit
A federal court has ruled against the Little Sisters of the Poor in their long-running legal dispute over government contraception... Read more
Report finds over 400 cases of vandalism, other ‘hostile’ acts against churches in 2024
The Family Research Council documented more than 400 cases of “acts of hostility” against Catholic and other Christian churches in... Read more
22 attorneys general demand safety review of abortion drug mifepristone
In a letter obtained by Fox News Digital, the attorneys general urged HHS and the FDA to restore safeguards removed... Read more
Mary Rice Hasson receives Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice from Pope Leo XIV
“I’m truly humbled and grateful to receive this honor from Pope Leo XIV, who reminds us that faith lies at... Read more
Federal appeals court says Arkansas can ban transgender procedures for minors
The state has a “compelling interest” in “protecting the physical and psychological health of minors,” the Aug. 12 ruling from... Read more
Catholic University Press to publish Pope Leo XIV’s doctoral dissertation
Here’s a roundup of some of the latest Catholic education news. Read more
Baltimore to receive statue by Timothy Schmalz depicting Christ mourning a murder victim
The statue, made by Catholic artist Timothy Schmalz, is titled “Thou Shall Not Kill.” Read more
Syracuse’s bishop takes on extra job of parish priest for 3 churches
The Diocese of Syracuse, New York, announced on Aug. 9 that Bishop Douglas J. Lucia has taken on the additional... Read more
Mother Marie André: From CIA hopeful to cloistered Poor Clare abbess
Mother Marie André, a Poor Clare of Perpetual Adoration at the Our Lady of Solitude Monastery in Tonopah, Arizona, tells... Read more
First-ever RISE Awards recognizes innovative evangelization projects on college campuses
The Associates of St. John Bosco recently announced its first-ever winners of the RISE Awards for innovative college campus ministry... Read more
Father Mike Schmitz: Campus ministry is ‘best of both worlds’
While many know him for his popular podcasts, Father Mike Schmitz is first and foremost the chaplain at the Newman... Read more
Remembering St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Jewish convert and martyr
On Aug. 9 the Catholic Church remembers St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, also known as Edith Stein. Read more
Armenian and Azerbaijan presidents sign historic peace deal at White House
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
‘World’s oldest baby’ born through embryo adoption
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
Man guilty of assaulting elderly pro-life activists in Baltimore avoids jail time
Prosecutors had hoped to put Patrick Brice behind bars for 10 years. The Thomas More Society condemned the sentence as... Read more
Rubio welcomes new ‘American’ dynamic in papal relationship, lauds Vatican diplomacy
Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses his initial “almost surreal” interaction with Pope Leo XIV and the opening of a... Read more
Florida bishops call for novena to end death penalty after ninth execution sets record
The novena began Aug. 6 and concludes Aug. 14, the memorial of St. Maximilian Kolbe, a Catholic priest executed in... Read more
