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KofC says 'under God' in flag pledge represents 'fundamental American belief'
After some caucus meetings at the Democratic National Convention omitted the words “under God” from the Pledge of Allegiance, the... Read more
Californa parish prays for vandal after Mary statue beheaded
After its statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary was beheaded, a California parish asked Catholics to pray for the vandal... Read more
After Netflix apologizes for ‘inappropriate’ film poster, theologian says Cuties movie is unacceptable
Netflix has apologized after a poster advertising an upcoming film was accused of normalizing pedophilia. But one theologian told CNA... Read more
Ukrainian Catholics in US provide aid to victims of Ukraine floods
Ukrainian Catholics in the US have donated more than $136,000 to assist the victims of the floods that have devastated... Read more
Trump ‘honored’ by praise as ‘pro-gay president,’ after support from bishops on transgender and conscience policy
President Donald Trump tweeted late Wednesday night that he was honored by a video describing him as “the most pro-gay... Read more
ICE denies claims of forcing Muslim detainees to eat pork
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has denied wrongdoing following allegations that Muslim detainees at a Miami facility are regularly... Read more
Southern Nevada Catholic Charities pays $200k over claim of fraud
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada has agreed to pay more than $200,000 to resolve claims that some of its former... Read more
US bishops praise Trump administration for pro-life aid policy
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops praised the Trump administration’s efforts to tie U.S. aid to pro-life policy on... Read more
Obama and Harris tout values, faith, unity at Democratic National Convention
Former president Barack Obama and Sen. Kamala Harris both spoke on the importance of values and faith during the Democratic... Read more
Legal abortion 'above my pay grade,' says religious sister who will pray at DNC
Sister Simone Campbell, who is set to offer a prayer at the Democratic National Convention Thursday, has declined to take... Read more
Bishop Bransfield offers 'apology', repays $400k to W Virginia diocese
Bishop Michael Bransfield has repaid more than $400,000 to his former diocese, and issued a narrowly-worded apology to the faithful... Read more
'Go to Joseph': Diocese of Lafayette kicks off Year of St Joseph
He’s been called Terror of Demons, but even St. Joseph has to adhere to some coronavirus restrictions. The Diocese of... Read more
170 years after pandemic, Pittsburgh Catholics continue cholera Mass tradition
For more than 170 years, Pittsburgh Catholics have observed a day of thanksgiving for their parish’s deliverance from a cholera... Read more
San Francisco churches adapt to 12-person outdoor Mass limit
Parishes in San Francisco, including the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, have been holding concurrent outdoor Masses in... Read more
Austin cuts police budget, increases abortion funding
The Diocese of Austin has condemned the Austin City Council’s decision to increase funding for abortion access in the city... Read more
The Biden Platform: What Catholics should know
Joe Biden was officially nominated as the Democratic Party’s 2020 presidential candidate on Tuesday evening. With the formalities over, what... Read more
Catholics pray for Navajo man scheduled for federal execution
Catholics are speaking out on behalf of a Native American man on federal death row, who is set to be... Read more
Ohio priest arrested on sex trafficking charges
A priest in the Diocese of Toledo, Ohio was arrested and charged with sex trafficking on Tuesday. The diocese has... Read more
Michigan Catholics mourn loss of pastor, parishioner, assumed drowned in boating accident
Catholics from Trenton, Michigan and surrounding communities are mourning the loss of their pastor, Fr. Stephen Rooney, as well as... Read more
Mexico City Policy is working, federal report finds
Pro-life conditions on U.S. health aid have not resulted in significant gaps in health care provision, multiple federal agencies reported on... Read more
