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Miami archbishop commends heroism of Catholic FBI agent killed in the line of duty
Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami offered a moving funeral homily last week commending Laura Schwartzenberger, an FBI agent who was... Read more
Raft of assisted suicide laws introduced in states
Not two months into 2021, seven states are considering bills that would legalize assisted suicide, and two other states are looking... Read more
Biden’s OMB nominee apologizes for calling contraceptive mandate opponents ‘extreme’
The nominee to lead the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) apologized on Tuesday for referring to opponents... Read more
Dodge City bishop under investigation for alleged abuse of a minor
The Bishop of Dodge City is under a Vatican-ordered Vos estis investigation over allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Read more
After major donation, Missouri Catholic school teachers, staff to get bonus
Catholic school teachers and other school employees of the Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri will get a bonus, thanks to... Read more
US bishops adjust liturgical translation following concern of CDW
The US bishops' conference last week decreed that in the translation of the conclusion of collects in the Roman Missal,... Read more
Former employee of pro-life organizations arrested in DC on child pornography charges
Pro-life organizations have reacted to the arrest and apparent confession of a former employee on child pornography allegations, emphasizing the... Read more
West Virginia bishop revives lay-led advisory council
The Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston is reviving a lay-led advisory council as part of reforms following the 2018 departure of disgraced... Read more
Catholic groups announce virtual pilgrimage to Holy Land
Several Catholic groups have opened on-line registration for a free virtual pilgrimage, where pilgrims may experience the culture and prayer... Read more
Catholic school enrollment sees sharpest drop in nearly 50 years
Enrollment at Catholic schools this academic year has seen its largest drop in nearly half a century, according to a... Read more
Pro-life candidate declares victory in final 2020 House race
Another woman endorsed by pro-life groups was elected to the U.S. House on Friday, in the last 2020 House race... Read more
Super Bowl champion aims for empathy in new documentary on abortion
Super Bowl XXXIX champion Benjamin Watson has released a new documentary that interviews people across the political spectrum in an... Read more
Supreme Court rebukes California's strict coronavirus rules for churches
California’s strict coronavirus rules banning indoor worship were blocked and revised by a U.S. Supreme Court injunction late Friday night,... Read more
Bridgeport's Bishop Caggiano named next Legatus head chaplain
Bishop Frank Caggiano of Bridgeport has been named the next chaplain of Legatus International, a Catholic business leaders’ association with... Read more
Virginia bishops approve state’s move to abolish the death penalty
Virginia's two Catholic bishops welcomed the state legislature’s votes to abolish the death penalty this week. Read more
Knights of Columbus elect Patrick Kelly next Supreme Knight
Patrick E. Kelly will be the next Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, the largest Catholic men’s fraternity in... Read more
Romney proposed a monthly benefit to families. Could it reverse falling birth rate?
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) unveiled a proposal on Thursday that would provide a monthly cash benefit to parents. Read more
Did 'the Roman Catholic Church' unjustly collect federal aid? AP story misrepresents Church finances, expert says
A Feb. 4 investigative story from the Associated Press inaccurately portrays “the Roman Catholic Church” as a "giant corporate monolith”... Read more
As Biden increases refugee cap, CRS applauds
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is among the groups praising President Joe Biden’s announcement that the U.S. will accept more refugees... Read more
Nearly 50 senators pledge to oppose taxpayer-funded abortions
Nearly 50 senators have signed on to a letter pledging to oppose taxpayer funding of abortions. Read more
