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Food and Drug Administration sign at its headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Government will conduct abortion pill review amid studies showing possible dangers

Jun 3, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said he is “committed” to conducting the review in a June 2 letter addressed to Missouri... Read more

Professor Robert P. George speaks at the Heritage Foundation event commemorating the 100th anniversary of Pierce v. Society of Sisters on May 30, 2025.

Remembering the Supreme Court case that saved Catholic education in America 

Jun 3, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

It has been 100 years since the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Pierce v. Society of Sisters, the... Read more

Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver.

Denver archbishop calls for prayers after anti-Jewish terror attack

Jun 2, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila called for an end to anti-Jewish violence and urged the faithful to join together in prayer... Read more

Vermont State House, Montpellier, Vermont.

Vermont backs off of law targeting pro-life centers after lawsuit

Jun 2, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott signed a bill repealing restrictions on pro-life pregnancy centers, allowing them to continue providing medical services. Read more

Listeners of Spirit Catholic Radio sparked an initiative to place billboards featuring the Sacred Heart of Jesus along Interstate 80 through Nebraska “to share a message of love, hope, and faith with everyone who passes by.” 

Sacred Heart billboard campaign kicks off in Nebraska

Jun 2, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Listeners of Spirit Catholic Radio sparked an initiative to place billboards featuring the Sacred Heart of Jesus along Interstate 80... Read more

The Veil of Manoppello, which is kept in a church in Manoppello, Italy, known as the Santuario del Volto Santo.

What did Jesus look like? New documentary explores 3 divine images 

Jun 1, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“The Face of Jesus” examines two images of Christ — the Shroud of Turin and the Veil of Manoppello —... Read more

Father Robert Bedard – more commonly known as Father Bob – was a priest for the Diocese of Ottawa in Canada and the founder of the Companions of the Cross.

Canadian priest who survived school shooting, founded order is focus of new film

Jun 1, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

A new film, “Permission: Fr. Bob Bedard’s Vision for the Church,” looks at the life and ministry of the founder... Read more

The Ascension of Jesus Christ. Giotto di Bondone, 1305.

How Christ’s ascension takes the training wheels off our faith

Jun 1, 2025

By Father Roger Landry

The celebration of the Ascension is an annual opportunity for us to focus on the implications Jesus’ return to the... Read more

The faithful march in the Drexel Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, Tulsa, Friday, May 30, 2025.

Eucharistic revival urges pilgrims to meet anti-Catholic protests with peace, prayer

May 31, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The Diocese of Tulsa this week was host to the Drexel Route of the 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, which launched... Read more

A shanty town in Freetown, Sierra Leone, in November 2013.

Sierra Leone limits physical contact at Mass amid mpox outbreak

May 31, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week. Read more

Antonia Salzano Acutis speaks to the faithful in New York City on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

In New York City, Antonia Acutis speaks of her son’s holy witness

May 31, 2025

By Sabrina Ferrisi

“We are here to speak about Carlo. As you know, the canonization was delayed. But it was a beautiful surprise... Read more

The garden created at Mepkin Abbey is a way to honor and recognize the enslaved who lived and died on the property for 100 years.

Trappist monks honor enslaved buried in unmarked graves with garden and Christ sculpture

May 31, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

The monks of Mepkin Abbey have unveiled a garden space honoring enslaved buried in unmarked graves on their South Carolina... Read more

Robert Royal discusses his new book “The Martyrs of the New Millennium” during the May 29, 2025, edition of “The World Over with Raymond Arroyo.”

‘Martyrs of the New Millenium’ examines plight of persecuted Christians

May 30, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The whole nature of Chrisitian martyrdom has shifted in the 21st century, according to Robert Royal, author of the new... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan of the Archdiocese of New York urged state lawmakers to oppose euthanasia in a Wall Street Journal op-ed on May 29, 2025.

Cardinal Dolan urges New York lawmakers: ‘Prevent, don’t assist, suicide’

May 30, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York is asking state lawmakers to oppose a bill that legalizes voluntary euthanasia, also known... Read more

Planned Parenthood announced May 23, 2025, it will close eight facilities in Minnesota and Iowa.

Planned Parenthood to close 8 abortion facilities across the Midwest

May 30, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Planned Parenthood has announced the upcoming closure of eight of its abortion facilities across Minnesota and Iowa.  Read more

The former Kuper Island Indian Residential School, 1941.

Researchers publish names of priests, religious who served in Canadian residential schools

May 30, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Canadian researchers have published a list of priests who served in controversial Indigenous “residential schools” that operated for more than... Read more

Father Pedro Bismarck Chau was appointed as a new auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey, on May 30, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV appoints Father Pedro Bismarck Chau auxiliary bishop of Newark Archdiocese

May 30, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Nicaraguan-born Father Pedro Bismarck Chau as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey. Read more

2025 Bradley Prize recipient Jimmy Lai.

Imprisoned Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai honored with 2025 Bradley Prize

May 30, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

Jimmy Lai is the honorary recipient of the 2025 Bradley Prize for his unwavering commitment to free speech, democracy, and... Read more

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Peer-reviewed study finds safety claims of abortion pill are ‘baseless’

May 30, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

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

President Trump’s administration sent a letter probing hospitals that provide transgender treatments to minors, seeking information on HHS rule compliance on May 28, 2025.

Trump administration probes hospitals on transgender treatments for minors, HHS compliance

May 29, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

President Donald Trump’s administration launched an inquiry into hospitals that have provided transgender drugs and performed transgender surgeries on minors. Read more