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Poll: Most Catholic voters support Trump, deportations despite bishops’ concern
The EWTN News and RealClear Opinion Research poll surveyed 1,000 self-identified Catholic voters in the U.S. from Nov. 9–11, nearly... Read more
Poll: 70% of American Catholics view Pope Leo XIV favorably, only 4% unfavorably
More than two-thirds of American Catholic voters have a favorable opinion of Pope Leo XIV, a new EWTN News and... Read more
Religious Liberty Commission hears testimony of religious freedom concerns in military
The commission heard testimony from expert witnesses who served in the various branches of the military, many as chaplains. Read more
St. Gianna Molla award to go to Catholic father, farmer, potential saint
Tom Vander Woude will be posthumously awarded this year’s Walk for Life St. Gianna Molla Award for Pro-Life Heroism on... Read more
Senate to vote on health care plans as subsidies near expiration
Congress is set to vote on two plans regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits that are scheduled... Read more
Top health officials delayed abortion pill safety review, report claims
Pro-life advocates are calling for action as top health officials deny reports that they are delaying a promised safety review... Read more
U.S. House passes defense bill stripped of IVF provision
The House passed a defense authorization bill Dec. 10 without a provision to allow health care coverage of in vitro... Read more
Federal government cuts off aid to Texas Catholic Charities
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has suspended Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley (CCRGV) from receiving federal funding,... Read more
Trump to create sanctions plan for Nigeria, congressman says
President Donald Trump is crafting a sanctions plan to pressure the Nigerian government amid ongoing Christian persecution, according to a... Read more
New Orleans Diocese issues Mass dispensation for migrants due to arrest fears
New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond announced a Sunday Mass dispensation for migrants fearing deportation. Read more
Disability advocates sue Delaware over allegedly ‘discriminatory’ assisted suicide law
Several disability and patient advocacy groups filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Delaware on Dec. 8 alleging... Read more
Pew study: Religion holds steady in America
American adults who identify with Christianity, with another religion, or with no religion have all remained steady, a new Pew... Read more
Pope says Trump Ukraine plan would weaken U.S. alliance with Europe
Pope Leo XIV said President Donald Trump’s plan to end Russia’s war against Ukraine threatens to break apart the alliance... Read more
Archbishop performs rite of reparation at Annunciation Catholic Church after shooting
"My brothers and sisters, the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead proclaims that evil and death do not have... Read more
Vatican reverses several parish closures in Diocese of Buffalo, advocates say
The Vatican’s Dicastery for Clergy has declared that several parishes in the Diocese of Buffalo, New York can remain open... Read more
FBI leader who oversaw Catholic investigation tapped to lead Virginia public safety department
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) special agent who oversaw the office responsible for an investigation into Catholics will lead... Read more
Boston-area pastor refuses to remove anti-ICE Nativity scene, seeks meeting with archbishop
The pastor of a Catholic parish near Boston says an anti-immigration-enforcement display in its Nativity scene will stay up at... Read more
New York archdiocese will pursue $300 million settlement for victims of clergy abuse
The Archdiocese of New York will pay $300 million to victims of clergy sex abuse, Cardinal Timothy Dolan said. Read more
Daughter of political prisoner Jimmy Lai speaks out for the first time
Daughter of imprisoned Catholic activist Jimmy Lai spoke out for the first time ahead of her father’s 78th birthday. Read more
Trump honors Mary’s ‘freedom from original sin’ in Immaculate Conception message
President Donald Trump honored the feast of the Immaculate Conception, which appears to be the first time a U.S. president... Read more
