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Pope Francis arrives at his general audience at the Vatican, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020

U.S bishops mourn Pope Francis’ death, recall his ‘pastoral’ legacy

Apr 21, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the USCCB, remembered Pope Francis “for his outreach to those on the margins of the... Read more

EWTN Chairman and CEO Michael P. Warsaw meets with Pope Francis during an audience with participants in the plenary meetings of the Dicastery for Communication, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019.

EWTN CEO Michael Warsaw: Death of Pope Francis a ‘moment of personal grief’ for Catholics

Apr 21, 2025

By Daniel Payne

"Together with our entire EWTN Family, I mourn his passing and join the Church in prayers for the repose of... Read more

State capitol in Dover, Delaware.

‘Government-sanctioned suicide’: Delaware governor set to sign assisted suicide bill

Apr 19, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The measure will “[permit] a terminally ill individual who is an adult resident of Delaware to request and self-administer medication... Read more

Texas capitol in Austin.

Texas bishops hail passage of school choice bill in state Legislature

Apr 19, 2025

By María J. Moriarty

The bill would create a $1 billion Education Savings Account program, giving eligible families up to $10,000 per student to... Read more

A damaged bus and vehicles after a Russian missile strike on Sumy, Ukraine, on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Palm Sunday bombing in Ukraine claims 34 victims, including 15 children

Apr 18, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Here is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week. Read more

Florida State University students wait for news amid an active shooter incident at the school’s campus in Tallahassee, Florida, Thursday, April 17, 2025.

UPDATE: Catholic students pray, assist others amid mass shooting at Florida State University

Apr 17, 2025

By Daniel Payne

News outlets reported on Thursday afternoon that multiple people had been injured during a shooting on the campus. Read more

The National Catholic Educational Association report highlights that 18% of students in U.S. Catholic schools use school choice programs, up by nearly 5% from last year.  

U.S. Catholic schools report indicates school choice programs on the rise

Apr 17, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

In the 2024-2025 school year, there were 1.6 million Catholic school students and more than 150,000 professional staff members, with... Read more

Stained0glass window of Blessed Carlo Acutis at St. Aldhelm’s in Malmesbury, England.

Here’s how to pray the official novena to soon-to-be saint Carlo Acutis

Apr 17, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Carlo Acutis will be canonized during the Church’s Jubilee for Teenagers on April 27 in St. Peter’s Square and this... Read more

Priests gather at the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis.

Over 400 men in U.S. to be ordained in 2025; most felt called to priesthood by age 16

Apr 17, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) released its 2025 national survey of seminarians who are scheduled for... Read more

The University of Notre Dame.

Education watchdog group identifies 20 Catholic universities with DEI programs

Apr 17, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

A Wednesday report by an education watchdog organization identified 20 Catholic colleges and universities that had “diversity, equity, and inclusion”... Read more

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Judge blocks government from requiring Catholic employers to accommodate abortions, IVF 

Apr 17, 2025

By Daniel Payne

A U.S. district judge this week permanently blocked the federal government from requiring some Catholic employers to accommodate abortions for... Read more

Marchers hold pro-life signs at the Missouri March for Life in St. Louis on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

‘March on the Arch’: Hundreds join St. Louis March for Life 

Apr 17, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

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

Many “Hebrew Catholics” continue to practice aspects of their Judaism; for example, they continue to celebrate the Passover with their families and friends.

Facing rising antisemitism, ‘Hebrew Catholic’ association aims to bridge Judaism, Catholicism

Apr 17, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

The Association of Hebrew Catholics advocates for the recognition and integration of Jewish traditions in Catholic practice.  Read more

Now in its fifth season, Part 1 of “The Chosen: Last Supper” — the first two episodes — has become the highest-grossing installment of the series, raking in a little over $19 million. 

‘The Chosen’ hits milestone as creator reflects on powerful Last Supper portrayal

Apr 17, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Dallas Jenkins, creator of “The Chosen,” along with some of the actors from the show shared their experiences of filming... Read more

Palestinians stand on the rubble and debris of the Latin Patriarchate Holy Family School after it was hit during Israeli military bombardment in Gaza City on July 7, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas.

Palestinian Christians double down on criticizing U.S. Catholic bishops on Israel, Zionism

Apr 16, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

An ecumenical Palestinian Christian organization doubled down on criticism of the USCCB this week, accusing the body of dismissing concerns... Read more

The Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France.

Lourdes announces 72nd miracle: Italian pilgrim cured of degenerative disease

Apr 16, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Father Michel Daubanes, the rector of the sanctuary, made the announcement on Wednesday following the completion of a rosary at... Read more

Pope Francis on Feb. 11, 2025, named Bishop Edward Weisenburger of Tucson, Arizona, as the new archbishop of Detroit.

Archdiocese of Detroit: Parishes must cease Traditional Latin Mass celebrations by July 1

Apr 16, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

Archbishop Edward Weisenburger of Detroit announced Wednesday that parish churches in the archdiocese that offer the Traditional Latin Mass will... Read more

U.S. Vice President JD Vance at the 2025 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast.

Vice President Vance will meet with Vatican secretary of state on Easter trip to Rome

Apr 16, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

Vance, who is a convert to Catholicism, will meet with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Italian Prime... Read more

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops headquarters in Washington, D.C.

U.S. bishops call for protecting federal safety net for ‘basic human needs’

Apr 16, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

As work on budget reconciliation proceeds in Congress, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is urging lawmakers to protect programs... Read more

Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, Ill., mother church of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Chicago Archdiocese reinstates priest to ministry after abuse investigation

Apr 16, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The archdiocese said in January that it had removed Father Matthew Foley from ministry after claims of abuse dating to... Read more