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Priest accused of sex abuse dismissed from Augustinians over ‘disagreement’ with superior
Father Richard McGrath was allegedly barred from the order “following a prolonged period of disagreement with his direct superior.” Read more
Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ partners with Lionsgate
Lionsgate has been chosen as the studio partnering with director Mel Gibson and Icon Productions on the upcoming film “The... Read more
HHS investigates hospital for violating conscience rights of ultrasound technicians
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
Catholic groups voice opposition to proposed SNAP, Medicaid cuts in budget bill
Budget initiatives to cut federal funding for Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are facing opposition from prominent Catholic... Read more
Berlin pharmacist ordered to give up practice after refusing to sell ‘morning-after’ pill
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week. Read more
Hospital keeps brain-dead woman alive to save unborn baby, citing Georgia law
A Georgia hospital is requiring that a pregnant woman who was declared brain dead more than 90 days ago remain... Read more
CNA explains: How the reconciliation bill might defund Planned Parenthood
Leading pro-life voices say the proposed reconciliation bill could be a “historic opportunity” to stop federal funding from going to... Read more
JD Vance, Marco Rubio to attend Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass at the Vatican
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, both of whom are Catholic, will attend the May... Read more
Cardinal Dolan visits 100-year-old nun who taught him to ‘love and serve the Lord’
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York, visited Sister Mary Bosco of the Sisters of Mercy, a 100-year-old Irish nun... Read more
Health and Human Services chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr. orders review of abortion pill
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing the regulation and labeling of the abortion pill mifepristone following new evidence... Read more
Nashville petition calls for release of Catholic man arrested by immigration officers
Catholics in Nashville, Tennessee, are calling for the release of a man arrested by immigration officials last week amid efforts... Read more
134 years later, Rerum Novarum inspires Leo XIV and still shapes Catholic social teaching
Today, on the 134th anniversary of the release of Rerum Novarum, CNA takes a look at the significance of this... Read more
Christian camp sues Colorado to prevent males from using girls’ showers, sleeping areas
Camp IdRaHaJe filed the federal lawsuit against Colorado’s Department of Early Childhood on Monday, May 12. Read more
Wars, climate disasters lead to record-high number of internally displaced people
The global number of internally displaced people worldwide skyrocketed to a record high of 83.4 million in 2024, according to... Read more
Filmmakers behind Acutis documentary to launch streaming platform, new film on Pope Leo XIV
CREDO will launch worldwide on May 28 and is on track to stream Castletown Media’s newest project, “Leo XIV: A... Read more
Women’s health centers outnumber Planned Parenthood 15 to 1, report finds
In a recently released report, Charlotte Lozier Institute found that life-affirming women’s health centers outnumber Planned Parenthood locations 15 to... Read more
Young pilgrims prepare to share love of Christ in the Eucharist during 3,300-mile trek
Pilgrims preparing to take part in the 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage spoke at a press conference about their preparation for... Read more
Pope Leo XIV’s American citizenship: Can he keep it as pope?
In addition to being a natural-born American citizen, Pope Leo XIV is also a naturalized citizen of Peru, having ministered... Read more
Minnesota auxiliary bishop calls for continuation of health care for unauthorized immigrants
Auxiliary Bishop Kevin Kenney of St. Paul-Minneapolis urged lawmakers to continue allowing unauthorized immigrants access to a state-funded health care... Read more
Former Holy See ambassador, friend of Leo XIV says new pontiff will be ‘fantastic pope’
Francis Rooney said Pope Leo XIV will be a “fantastic pope” because he “can communicate with people in a very... Read more
