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Catholics thank drug company for switching to ethical polio vaccine

Sep 3, 2020

Catholic leaders in the U.S. have welcomed the news that one of the world’s biggest vaccine producers has decided to... Read more

President Donald Trump. CNA file photo.

Trump says second term will 'fight' for unborn children in letter to pro-lifers

Sep 3, 2020

President Donald Trump on Thursday released a letter addressed to “pro-life leaders and activists” indicating his intention to advance legislative... Read more

San Francisco ministry to share Catholic teaching on end-of-life

Sep 3, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

The Archdiocese of San Francisco is set to begin training volunteers who will help parishes support Catholics in making end-of-life... Read more

US Attorney General Bill Barr speaks during a meeting on human trafficking at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC, on August 4, 2020.

AG to be honored at virtual Catholic prayer breakfast

Sep 3, 2020

The 2020 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast (NCPB) will be streamed online on Sept. 23 the organization announced on Wednesday. The... Read more

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, May 31, 2019.

New York bishops urge Cuomo to remember the poor

Sep 3, 2020

The bishops of New York have spoken out against proposed cuts in the New York State budget, urging Gov. Andrew... Read more

Photos of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery on a side altar at St. Francis Xavier Church in New York City. Courtesy photo.

New York parish anti-racism pledge prompts controversy

Sep 3, 2020

By JD Flynn

A New York priest said his parish added a “pledge for racial justice” to Masses as part of its anti-racism... Read more

Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City. Courtesy photo.

Spend Labor Day in solidarity with the poor, US bishops say

Sep 3, 2020

The U.S. bishops’ conference is encouraging solidarity, charity and compassion for low-income and essential workers during the upcoming Labor Day... Read more

Kamala Harris speaking at the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 2019.

Kamala Harris quizzed judicial nominees over Christian adoption and faith values

Sep 3, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris questioned a judicial nominee over his affiliation with a Christian adoption agency, and another about... Read more

The Chabad Center for Jewish Life in Newark, Delaware, after an Aug. 25 arson attack.

Catholic students offer support after arson at University of Delaware Jewish center

Sep 3, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

The Chabad Center for Jewish Life in Newark, Delaware was damaged by arson in the late evening hours of Aug.... Read more

Dealing with grief in a time of coronavirus

Sep 2, 2020

By Mary Farrow

In normal times - when there is not a global pandemic - Linda Dyson assists Catholics at the Cathedral of... Read more

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Church officials evaluating priest who told Catholics to ‘disobey’ bishop on mask wearing

Sep 2, 2020

By JD Flynn

Both the Archdiocese of Denver and the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter are reviewing the situation of a priest who... Read more

The campus of Florida State University.

Catholic Florida man sues university over religious freedom

Sep 2, 2020

The Catholic former head of Florida State University’s student senate is suing the school, saying his religious freedom was violated... Read more

Catholics arrange aid for St. Pius X parish in Ragley, Louisiana.

After Hurricane Laura, priests' support group responds to a 'brother' in need

Sep 2, 2020

Support groups for priests provide ongoing camaraderie and spiritual nourishment, and now that list of benefits can be expanded to... Read more

Food and Drug Administration.

Senators urge FDA to label abortion pill 'imminent threat to public health'

Sep 2, 2020

Nearly two dozen senators are urging the Trump administration to remove the abortion pill from the market as advocates for... Read more

Re. John DeBerry. Courtesy photo.

Pro-life Democrat, 'delisted' by party, runs for TN House as independent

Sep 2, 2020

By Matt Hadro

A pro-life Tennessee state representative is running as an independent after was ousted from the Democratic Party for his views... Read more

The Church of the Gesu, Milwaukee, WI.

Mass return: Wisconsin dioceses lift Sunday dispensation

Sep 1, 2020

Catholics living in Wisconsin will once again be required to go to Mass on Sunday, provided they are healthy and... Read more

President Donald Trump speaks at the 2020 March for Life. CNA file photo.

Trump campaign adds 'unborn life' to second term priorities list

Sep 1, 2020

The Trump campaign has added bullet points concerning abortion and religious freedom to its list of second-term priorities, along with... Read more

Activists and directors of Planned Parenthood, NYC, gathered in Foley Square.

Black leaders blast 'systemic racism' of abortion in letter to Planned Parenthood

Sep 1, 2020

By Matt Hadro

A coalition of Black leaders is calling out Planned Parenthood for “targeting” Black communities for abortions while professing to support... Read more

Former vice president Joe Biden campaigns in 2016.

Biden cites JPII in speech, despite continued abortion support

Sep 1, 2020

Former vice president Joe Biden invoked Pope St. John Paul II during a campaign speech on Monday, in which he urged... Read more

Eden Invitation pitch for the OSV Challenge. Screenshot.

Podcasts, new LGBT ministry win big at Catholic entrepreneurship competition 

Sep 1, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

Several Catholic entrepreneurs this week were awarded $100,000 each as investment in project ideas “that will make a profound impact... Read more