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Chase Crouse, founder of Hypuro Fit.

Catholic trainer merges faith and fitness in theology of the body-inspired program

Jun 28, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

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

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More than 50% of U.S. adults support allowing Christian prayer in public schools

Jun 27, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

According to Pew Research Center, 52% of adults support allowing public school teachers to lead their classes in prayers that... Read more

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Supreme Court upholds Texas law mandating age verification for porn sites

Jun 27, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

In a 6-3 decision written by Justice Clarence Thomas, the court’s majority found that Texas is within its authority “to... Read more

USCCB President Archbishop Timothy Broglio speaks at the bishops’ spring meeting, Thursday, June 13, 2024.

U.S. bishops urge Senate to act with ‘courage and creativity’ to protect the poor

Jun 27, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

“Congress must be consistent in protecting human life and dignity and make drastic changes to the bill to protect those... Read more

The U.S. Supreme Court on June 27, 2025, ruled Maryland parents can opt out of LGBT-themed lessons in public schools, upholding their right to the free exercise of their respective religions.

UPDATE: Supreme Court rules in favor of parents in LGBT curriculum dispute

Jun 27, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of Maryland parents who sued a school district over its refusal to... Read more

Pro-life activists participate in a Celebrate Life Day Rally at the Lincoln Memorial on June 24, 2023, in Washington, D.C.

Celebrate Life Weekend kicks off in Washington, DC

Jun 27, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

After a successful 2024 event, the Celebrate Life Weekend returns June 27–29 for three days of events that mark the... Read more

Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, patriarch of the Chaldean Church, speaks during a prayer vigil in 2014.

Iraqi bishop says imposing Iran regime change ‘can only worsen the situation’

Jun 27, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Here’s a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more

Monsignor Vito Buonanno and Dee Steel pose before the Lego model of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception offers tours for deaf and blind visitors

Jun 27, 2025

By Paris Apodaca

The Deaf and Blind Tour Initiative, which began holding tours in April, includes American Sign Language (ASL)-interpreted guides for the... Read more

Doug Keck hosts an episode of “EWTN Bookmark” on May 8, 2025. After a 29-year career at the network, EWTN announced June 26, 2025, that Keck will retire from his administrative duties as president and chief operating officer of EWTN. Keck will receive the honorary title of president emeritus and will continue to host “EWTN Bookmark” as well as co-host “Father Spitzer’s Universe.”

EWTN announces retirement of president and chief operating officer Doug Keck

Jun 26, 2025

By CNA Staff

EWTN announced June 26 that after a distinguished 29-year career at the network, Doug Keck will retire from his administrative... Read more

Marriage supporters rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building during oral arguments in Obergefell v. Hodges, April 28, 2015.

Obergefell 10 years later: The cultural impact of same-sex marriage and where it stands

Jun 26, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

A decade after SCOTUS handed down the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling, some polling has shown that the trend might be... Read more

California state capitol.

Department of Education says California is violating federal law with transgender policies

Jun 26, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Title IX, a landmark federal civil rights law adopted in 1972, prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools that receive federal funding. Read more

U.S. Supreme Court.

States can withhold Medicaid funds from Planned Parenthood, U.S. Supreme Court rules

Jun 26, 2025

By Matt McDonald

The 6-3 SCOTUS decision allows states to cut off public funds to abortion providers — including Medicaid funds that come... Read more

The Texas capitol.

Nearly 100 pro-life advocates ask Texas governor to call special session on abortion pills

Jun 26, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Here’s a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more

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New Pew study reveals percentage of Catholics who voted for Trump in 2024

Jun 26, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

A new Pew Research Center report reveals that about 22% of those who voted in the 2024 election and cast... Read more

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Ohio bishops’ conference speaks out against anti-school-choice ruling

Jun 25, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The Catholic Conference of Ohio expressed confidence that Ohio’s school voucher program would ultimately prevail after a judge ruled it... Read more

About 300 sisters and supporters gathered on June 24, 2025, for “Sisters Speak Out” in the nation’s capital in anticipation of the Senate voting on the budget bill this week.

Religious sisters demonstrate on Capitol Hill as U.S. senators consider budget bill

Jun 25, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

The event called “Sisters Speak Out” was held June 24 in the nation’s capital while approximately 40 “echo events” took... Read more

A Colorado department will allow a Christian summer camp to separate boys and girls on the basis of biology after the camp sued the state in May. The agreement was reached June 24, 2025, and the camp has dropped the lawsuit.

Colorado permits Christian camp to keep males out of girls’ showers, bathrooms

Jun 25, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The Colorado Department of Early Childhood will allow a Christian summer camp to separate showers and other private spaces on... Read more

Bishop Alberto Rojas of San Bernardino.

Amid immigrant arrests, California bishop urges leaders: ‘Cease these tactics immediately’

Jun 25, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Bishop Alberto Rojas of San Bernardino, California, on Tuesday urged authorities to cease their aggressive arrest of immigrants in the... Read more

Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska.

Bishop Conley condemns ‘drag Mass’ at university as offensive attack on Catholic faith

Jun 25, 2025

By Daniel Payne

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 Pam Bondi testifies before the House Committee on Appropriations at the U.S. Capitol on June 23, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

U.S. attorney general confirms investigation into ‘DC Five’ aborted babies

Jun 24, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed at a budget hearing that the controversy is “an ongoing investigation,” adding that she “cannot... Read more