US News

Mary. By Diego Velazquez. Public Domain.

Here's a way to learn more about Mary, Queen of Heaven

Mar 23, 2017

A new, epic narrative about the life of Mary, Queen of Heaven has just been released with the hope of... Read more

via Unsplash.

Finding God in all things — even coffee

Mar 23, 2017

Any Yelp-savvy person looking for a coffee shop in the midst of the University of Southern California’s surrounding urban streets... Read more

Syrian refugee.

Don't lose your humanity in refugee debate, US bishops say

Mar 22, 2017

The intense debate over U.S. refugee and migrant policy is a chance to meet newcomers and understand others' concerns, the... Read more

Judge Neil Gorsuch listens during his Supreme Court confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, March 20, 2017.

Gorsuch made an important distinction when asked about assisted suicide

Mar 22, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch made a crucial ethical distinction in his response to questions about doctor-prescribed suicide during his... Read more

A depiction of the planned pedestrian bridge. Photo courtesy of Villanova University.

Catholic college's new bridge too Catholic, neighbors complain

Mar 22, 2017

By Mary Farrow

A bridge featuring crosses on the property of Villanova, a Catholic university in a Philadelphia suburb, will be built despite... Read more

Judge Neil Gorsuch delivers brief remarks after being nominated by U.S. President Donald Trump to the Supreme Court, Jan. 31, 2017.

Judge Gorsuch nomination backed by dozens of pro-life groups

Mar 21, 2017

Judge Neil Gorsuch deserves “swift confirmation” to the U.S. Supreme Court, leaders of pro-life and pro-family groups have said.  Read more

Bathroom sign.

Lawsuit says girl in boys' locker room violated student privacy

Mar 21, 2017

A Pennsylvania high school wrongly allowed a female student into the boys’ locker room and violated an undressing male student’s... Read more

Supreme Court.

Supreme Court nominee drilled on abortion, religious freedom at hearings

Mar 21, 2017

By Matt Hadro

The judge nominated to replace Antonin Scalia at the Supreme Court answered questions on abortion and religious freedom jurisprudence on... Read more

Father Paul Wattson.

In New York, Catholic convert takes a step toward sainthood

Mar 20, 2017

The Catholic convert who founded the Society of the Atonement, Father Paul Wattson, S.A., could be one step closer to... Read more

U.S. Capitol, Senate side, public domain.

US bishops push for universal, pro-life health care

Mar 20, 2017

The bill drafted to replace the Affordable Care Act has good pro-life measures but still presents “grave challenges” that must... Read more

Raymond Arroyo and his new book, Will Wilder: The Lost Staff of Wonders.

Raymond Arroyo's books are having an astounding impact on at-risk kids

Mar 19, 2017

By Michelle La Rosa

Raymond Arroyo has an impressive resume. He’s a New York Times bestselling author several times over. He’s an award-winning journalist... Read more

Children at CRS' Food for Education program in Senegal.

Don't cut foreign assistance, Catholic leaders tell Trump

Mar 19, 2017

By Matt Hadro

The United States mustn’t cut foreign aid while conflicts, famines, and a worldwide refugee crisis rage, Catholic leaders are insisting.  Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia speaks at the Vatican Press Office, March 25, 2014.

Chaput: Everyone who's a legal citizen should come pray for immigrants

Mar 18, 2017

As fears of deportation threaten to keep many immigrants home from a prayer service on Sunday, Archbishop Charles Chaput of... Read more

Catholic priests, religious face wave of violence in DR Congo

Mar 17, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

Following recent attempts at brokering peace between the government and political opposition leaders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo... Read more

Farman, a Syrian Refugee.

A year after genocide declaration, Knights donate nearly $2 million

Mar 17, 2017

Last year, in a nearly unprecedented event, the United States declared that Christians, Yezidis, Shi’a Muslims, and other religious and... Read more

Texas advances bill on transgender bathrooms, but fate unclear

Mar 17, 2017

The Texas Senate has passed a bill that would require people to use bathrooms based on the sex on their... Read more

Syrian refugee girl.

What will the US do next for ISIS genocide survivors?

Mar 16, 2017

By Matt Hadro

One year after the U.S. declared that ISIS was committing genocide in Iraq and Syria, advocates for religious and ethnic... Read more

Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, OH, July 18-21, 2016.

Federal judges in Hawaii, Maryland block Trump's new travel ban

Mar 16, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Federal judges in Hawaii and Maryland have blocked President Donald Trump’s temporary refugee and travel ban from going into effect.  Read more

What can evangelize the world? A good Catholic school.

Mar 16, 2017

The Catholic school can be a missionary force to bring Christ to the world, the Bishop of Phoenix has said... Read more

US exorcists: Demonic activity is on the rise

Mar 15, 2017

There is an alarming increase in demonic activity being reported by those who work in exorcism ministry, said the exorcist... Read more