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Planned Parenthood to close 8 abortion facilities across the Midwest
Planned Parenthood has announced the upcoming closure of eight of its abortion facilities across Minnesota and Iowa. Read more
Researchers publish names of priests, religious who served in Canadian residential schools
Canadian researchers have published a list of priests who served in controversial Indigenous “residential schools” that operated for more than... Read more
Pope Leo XIV appoints Father Pedro Bismarck Chau auxiliary bishop of Newark Archdiocese
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Nicaraguan-born Father Pedro Bismarck Chau as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey. Read more
Imprisoned Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai honored with 2025 Bradley Prize
Jimmy Lai is the honorary recipient of the 2025 Bradley Prize for his unwavering commitment to free speech, democracy, and... Read more
Peer-reviewed study finds safety claims of abortion pill are ‘baseless’
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
Trump administration probes hospitals on transgender treatments for minors, HHS compliance
President Donald Trump’s administration launched an inquiry into hospitals that have provided transgender drugs and performed transgender surgeries on minors. Read more
Lawsuit says Catholic Charities accountant stole millions using invoices, credit cards
A lawsuit filed in Wisconsin alleges that an employee of a Catholic Charities affiliate there stole millions of dollars as... Read more
Father Mike Schmitz, Harrison Butker discuss Catholic home schooling at Nashville gala
Catholic home schooling families from across the country joined popular Catholic speakers in Nashville on May 23 for an evening... Read more
Washington bishops sue over law forcing priests to violate seal of confession
The Catholic bishops of Washington state filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging a new law that requires priests to report child... Read more
Consulting firm says it paid hackers ransom to delete data of clergy abuse survivors
California-based Berkeley Research Group says it paid hackers a ransom to delete data involving abuse survivors after a security breach. Read more
Leaked draft shows Charlotte bishop’s planned crackdown on traditional liturgical customs
A leaked draft from Charlotte, North Carolina, Bishop Michael Martin shows the prelate’s far-reaching and highly detailed intent to crack... Read more
Poll: Parents say colleges losing focus, need to shift from politics to academics
This week a national education nonprofit group revealed the results of a survey conducted with parents across the country about... Read more
‘Put the Guns Down’: Catholic sisters launch campaign to curb gun violence
The Sisters of Bon Secours are launching a citywide campaign against gun violence with seven other Catholic congregations in Baltimore. Read more
Foster care ministry leader calls on Catholics to open their homes to foster children
Springs of Love ministry founder Kimberly Henkel says many Catholics are unaware of the “huge crisis in our country” surrounding... Read more
Native group backed by U.S. bishops loses Supreme Court bid to halt sacred land transfer
The Supreme Court this week denied a request from the Native American coalition group Apache Stronghold to halt the sale... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to address youth by video at June 14 Chicago event
Those attending the June 14 celebration honoring Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field in Chicago will hear directly from the... Read more
Diocese of Wilmington helps launch networking program for Catholic business leaders
The Diocese of Wilmington’s Catholic Business Network launches next month, connecting Delaware’s Catholic business leaders for networking and collaboration. Read more
Portland’s Archbishop Emeritus John Vlazny dies at 88
Portland, Oregon, Archbishop Emeritus John Vlazny, who led the northeastern U.S. archdiocese from 1997 to 2013, died this month at... Read more
Massacre in Nigeria follows bishop’s U.S. testimony on Christian persecution
A brutal attack by extremist Muslim herdsmen in Nigeria on Sunday left dozens dead and resulted in the kidnapping of... Read more
Season 2 of EWTN’s hit series ‘James the Less’ to be released June 9
The second season of the award-winning online EWTN series “James the Less” will be released on Monday, June 9. Read more
