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Arkansas’ narrow defeat of religious freedom proposal has a backstory
As of Friday, 50.43% of voters rejected Issue 3, the Arkansas Religious Freedom Amendment. Read more
FBI releases video of attack on firebombed Buffalo pregnancy center, says FACE Act charges possible
The FBI also announced a reward of up to $25,000 for any information leading to the arrest of the arsonists. Read more
National prayer vigil for life to continue post-Roe
The U.S. bishops are urging Catholics across the country to participate in the prayer vigil from Jan. 19–20, 2023, to... Read more
10 things to look for at the U.S. bishops’ fall meeting this week
The U.S. bishops will choose a new president and vice president and discuss their voting guide, eucharistic revival, and the... Read more
A new book of prayers for laypeople ministering to the sick could be on its way
The bishops are considering publishing a new prayer book for laypeople who want to minister to the sick, especially when... Read more
Meet the 3 women the U.S. bishops are considering for sainthood
The U.S. Catholic bishops are preparing to vote on whether to advance the causes for sainthood for three American women. Read more
Only religious community in the world for sisters with Down syndrome seeks American sisters
A community of religious sisters with Down syndrome faithfully live out their vocation of contemplative prayer in southern France. Read more
These college students started a coffee business that was inspired by a prayer
When Madeleine Sri and Caden Bennett met as students at Benedictine College, little did they know they would become co-owners... Read more
Peter Kilpatrick installed as new Catholic University president
Students and faculty flooded the pews of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Friday during the... Read more
Denver Archdiocese defends gender identity policy for schools
The Archdiocese of Denver is defending its guidance on sexual identity in Catholic schools after an article on the policy... Read more
18-year-old arrested after threats to New Jersey synagogues
Omar Alkattoul of Sayreville, New Jersey, was arrested Thursday morning by federal authorities. Read more
‘Former trans kid’ Chloe Cole sues doctors for medical malpractice
The 18-year-old is suing the doctors who performed transgender procedures, including an irreversible double mastectomy, on her when she was... Read more
‘We weep with Jesus’: Catholic bishops lament pro-abortion ballot victories
As pro-abortion measures won on state ballots and pro-life measures faced defeat, Catholic bishops responded to election results with profound... Read more
Arrest made in vandalism of Cardinal Dolan’s residence at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC
Juan Velez was arrested by the New York Police Department’s Warrant Squad, police said Wednesday. Read more
Kidnapping scam is targeting Catholic school parents, Santa Fe Archdiocese says
Local authorities have confirmed that it is a scam and have advised parents and guardians not to pay any money,... Read more
Weed on the ballot: two states legalize recreational marijuana while three reject it
Voters in Maryland and Missouri said yes to ballot measures legalizing marijuana for recreational use, while voters in Arkansas and... Read more
Democrats poised to take three state legislatures from GOP; could affect abortion bans
As the results of Tuesday’s election trickle in, Democrats are threatening to take control of several state legislatures that had... Read more
Steubenville-Columbus diocesan merger halted one week before vote at U.S. bishops’ meeting
Diocese of Steubenville Bishop Jeffrey Monforton announced Monday that a proposed merger with the Diocese of Columbus will be put... Read more
Abortion in 2022 midterms: How did the states vote?
Ballot initiatives to protect and expand abortion passed across the nation on Election Day. Read more
2022 Midterms: Which party came out on top? Stay tuned!
The American people spoke on Election Day, but it’s not clear yet what they were trying to say. Read more
