US News
Catholic trainer merges faith and fitness in theology of the body-inspired program
Hypuro Fit’s programing is rooted in St. John Paul II’s theology of the body and offers members one-on-one programs, fitness... Read more
More than 50% of U.S. adults support allowing Christian prayer in public schools
According to Pew Research Center, 52% of adults support allowing public school teachers to lead their classes in prayers that... Read more
Supreme Court upholds Texas law mandating age verification for porn sites
In a 6-3 decision written by Justice Clarence Thomas, the court’s majority found that Texas is within its authority “to... Read more
U.S. bishops urge Senate to act with ‘courage and creativity’ to protect the poor
“Congress must be consistent in protecting human life and dignity and make drastic changes to the bill to protect those... Read more
UPDATE: Supreme Court rules in favor of parents in LGBT curriculum dispute
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of Maryland parents who sued a school district over its refusal to... Read more
Celebrate Life Weekend kicks off in Washington, DC
After a successful 2024 event, the Celebrate Life Weekend returns June 27–29 for three days of events that mark the... Read more
Iraqi bishop says imposing Iran regime change ‘can only worsen the situation’
Here’s a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception offers tours for deaf and blind visitors
The Deaf and Blind Tour Initiative, which began holding tours in April, includes American Sign Language (ASL)-interpreted guides for the... Read more
EWTN announces retirement of president and chief operating officer Doug Keck
EWTN announced June 26 that after a distinguished 29-year career at the network, Doug Keck will retire from his administrative... Read more
Obergefell 10 years later: The cultural impact of same-sex marriage and where it stands
A decade after SCOTUS handed down the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling, some polling has shown that the trend might be... Read more
Department of Education says California is violating federal law with transgender policies
Title IX, a landmark federal civil rights law adopted in 1972, prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools that receive federal funding. Read more
States can withhold Medicaid funds from Planned Parenthood, U.S. Supreme Court rules
The 6-3 SCOTUS decision allows states to cut off public funds to abortion providers — including Medicaid funds that come... Read more
Nearly 100 pro-life advocates ask Texas governor to call special session on abortion pills
Here’s a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
New Pew study reveals percentage of Catholics who voted for Trump in 2024
A new Pew Research Center report reveals that about 22% of those who voted in the 2024 election and cast... Read more
Ohio bishops’ conference speaks out against anti-school-choice ruling
The Catholic Conference of Ohio expressed confidence that Ohio’s school voucher program would ultimately prevail after a judge ruled it... Read more
Religious sisters demonstrate on Capitol Hill as U.S. senators consider budget bill
The event called “Sisters Speak Out” was held June 24 in the nation’s capital while approximately 40 “echo events” took... Read more
Colorado permits Christian camp to keep males out of girls’ showers, bathrooms
The Colorado Department of Early Childhood will allow a Christian summer camp to separate showers and other private spaces on... Read more
Amid immigrant arrests, California bishop urges leaders: ‘Cease these tactics immediately’
Bishop Alberto Rojas of San Bernardino, California, on Tuesday urged authorities to cease their aggressive arrest of immigrants in the... Read more
Bishop Conley condemns ‘drag Mass’ at university as offensive attack on Catholic faith
In a June 24 statement, Lincoln, Nebraska, Bishop James Conley called the event a “blatant public display of faith-based discrimination.” Read more
U.S. attorney general confirms investigation into ‘DC Five’ aborted babies
Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed at a budget hearing that the controversy is “an ongoing investigation,” adding that she “cannot... Read more
