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Catholics praise defunding of Planned Parenthood in major congressional budget bill
The massive spending and tax cut bill, called the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” includes a provision that forbids Medicaid... Read more
UPDATE: Oklahoma Catholic charter school loses Supreme Court bid for state approval
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday declined to issue a ruling in a contentious case involving what was proposed to... Read more
Archdiocese of New Orleans agrees to $180 million settlement with abuse victims
The Archdiocese of New Orleans this week agreed to pay a massive $180 million to victims of clergy abuse there,... Read more
Town where Pope Leo XIV grew up seeks to acquire his childhood home
Steve Budzik, the home’s listing broker, told CNA he and the home’s current owner, Pawel Radzik, are eager to work... Read more
‘Send a message to the Holy Father’ initiative elicits supportive video messages for new pope
Tech company eCatholic is collecting video messages of prayer, encouragement, and support from Catholics across the globe. Read more
Canada’s lack of disabilities minister criticized by pro-life advocates
Pro-life and disability advocates have criticized the abolishment of the cabinet position that directly provided support for disabled Canadian citizens. Read more
Georgia attorney general: LIFE Act doesn’t require keeping pregnant brain-dead woman alive
The Georgia attorney general’s office released a statement clarifying that the state’s heartbeat law does not require a brain-dead pregnant... Read more
In new interview, JD Vance explains how his Catholic faith informs his political views
In an interview with New York Times’ Ross Douthat, Vice President JD Vance opened up about how his Catholic faith... Read more
Pontifical Academy for Life signs elderly care declaration with Muslim council, AARP
The organizations launched the initiative in order to help safeguard the elderly from abuse and to protect their human dignity,... Read more
UPDATE: New York Catholic health system to pay $3.3 million over alleged Medicare claim violations
A Catholic health care system in New York state has agreed to pay a multimillion-dollar settlement over allegations that it... Read more
California Catholic school launches ‘house system’ to build community, foster leadership
JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano is preparing to launch a “house system” to help students connect with... Read more
UPDATE: President Trump extols Pope Leo XIV, meets brother Louis Prevost
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance met Pope Leo XIV's oldest brother, Louis Prevost, at the White House... Read more
EWTN to release biography of Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope
A new biography of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the United States, will be available May 21 from... Read more
Denver ‘Called by Name’ vocations campaign looks to plant seeds for new seminarians
The “Called By Name” campaign invites parishioners across the Archdiocese of Denver to nominate young men who they think may... Read more
The Catholic University of America cuts staff positions to address $30M budget deficit
The Catholic University of America announced Monday that it has eliminated 7% of its workforce in its final step to... Read more
Archdiocese of Baltimore ‘refusing’ to reopen parish after Vatican order, advocates say
The Archdiocese of Baltimore says it is “faithfully following the requirements included in the letter received from the Dicastery for... Read more
Catholic bishops praise effort to defund Planned Parenthood, trans surgery in budget bill
The U.S. House of Representatives could prevent Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers from receiving Medicaid reimbursements for any services. Read more
Missourians will vote on repeal of pro-abortion amendment in 2026
The ballot measure, HJR73, would ask voters if they want to allow abortion only in the case of a medical... Read more
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Bishops Paprocki, Rhoades join Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission advisory board
Bishop Thomas Paprocki, Bishop Kevin Rhoades, and Father Thomas Ferguson will join advisory board for President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission. Read more
Trump says Vatican might host imminent Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks
Trump said that following a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia and Ukraine will begin ceasefire negotiations that the... Read more
