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Fr. Michael McGivney, ‘holy priest’ and Knights of Columbus founder, beatified
Fr. Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, was beatified October 31, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in... Read more
Ahead of beatification, priests reflect on McGivney's priesthood, and the miracle he prayed for
A prayer vigil for priests on the eve of the beatification of Ven. Michael McGivney took place Friday, October 30,... Read more
Brooklyn auxiliary bishop retires, remains as local pastor
The Diocese of Brooklyn announced Friday the retirement of Octavio Cisneros from the office of auxiliary bishop. The Cuban-born bishop... Read more
Despite concerns raised, New Zealand voters back assisted suicide
A strong majority of New Zealand voters approved the legalization of assisted suicide and euthanasia for the terminally ill Oct.... Read more
Catholic school in Michigan sues over mask mandate for elementary children
A Catholic elementary school in Michigan is suing the state’s health department over a mandate that masks be worn continually... Read more
Philadelphia archbishop offers prayers, calls for peace after days of unrest
Archbishop Nelson Perez of Philadelphia has offered prayers for the family of a man recently killed in a police shooting,... Read more
Biden touts ‘inspiration’ of Catholic faith, despite abortion and religious freedom positions
Democratic nominee for president Joe Biden said this week that his Catholic faith motivates his political career and underpins his plan... Read more
‘Let Michael be the miracle’ - The baby healed through Fr. McGivney’s prayers
When the Schachle family of Dickson, Tennessee, needed a saint - and a miracle - they called on Fr. Michael... Read more
Congressman urges vigilance on anniversary of anti-trafficking law
Two decades after the enactment of a landmark anti-trafficking law, the threat has evolved during the current pandemic—and so too,... Read more
‘Go fix those problems’: Why four Catholics are willing to serve in local public office
Public office is often thankless and demanding. Here's why four Catholics think it's a noble calling. Read more
US bishops join Pope Francis in prayer and mourning after Nice attack
The bishops of the United States joined Pope Francis Thursday in mourning a deadly attack at a basilica in Nice. Read more
Pompeo: China is world's 'gravest threat' to religious freedom
The U.S. Secretary of State on Thursday called out the Chinese Communist Party as the world’s most serious threat to... Read more
End of Catholic Charities program reflects challenges in international adoption
After decades of helping place children overseas with adoptive families in the United States, Catholic Charities of Baltimore has ended... Read more
Citing pope's warnings about drugs, Catholic bishops speak on ballot proposals
This Election Day, voters in multiple U.S. states will consider several proposals to legalize drugs, ranging from medical and recreational... Read more
Some 2016 Trump critics say record on abortion, religious liberty changed their minds
During the 2016 Republic primaries, some prominent conservative Catholics warned about Donald Trump’s presidential candidacy. Four years later, some say... Read more
San Francisco archbishop asks DA to prosecute Serra statue vandalism
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco has asked the Marin County district attorney to prosecute those arrested after an Oct.... Read more
Supreme Court adoption case could have national impact on religious liberty
Gail Blais and her husband James wanted to adopt her biological great-granddaughter, who is now just over one year old... Read more
Senators condemn Chinese 'genocide' against Uyghurs
A bipartisan group of senators introduced a resolution on Monday to declare China’s actions against the Uyghur population as genocide. Read more
Catholic bishops back Title IX law on 'trans athletes'
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has given its support to a new piece of legislation that aims to... Read more
A history of anti-Catholicism: Telling the story of the Church in America
From political smears against Al Smith, to the papers of a Massachusetts convent torched by mobs, the Catholic University of America's Special Collections... Read more
