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Why is the Immaculate Conception patroness of the United States?
U.S. bishops unanimously named Mary, under her title of the Immaculate Conception, patroness of the nation in 1846 during the... Read more
New print journal for ‘intellectual Catholic women’ to be released in April
The Better Part Journal is intended to give women of the Church “hope” by discussing issues that are relevant to... Read more
Hidden Catholic histories come alive in new Black and Native American films
New documentaries highlight African American and Native American Catholic communities in the United States. Read more
‘Sons of Thunder’ vocations group teaches boys how to be Catholic men
A New Jersey priest has launched a group for young men called the Sons of Thunder, which takes its name... Read more
On visit to Detroit, patriarch of Jerusalem focuses on hope for Holy Land Christians
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, expressed cautious hope for peace in Gaza. Read more
Philadelphia Archdiocese prays St. Andrew novena for fallen away Catholics
The “St. Andrew Novena for the 83%,” organized by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office for the New Evangelization, is running... Read more
Christmas 2025: Handmade gifts from 14 Catholic monasteries
A guide to some of our favorite handmade gifts to give and receive from religious communities and monasteries. Read more
Leader of schismatic Colorado Springs group disregards excommunication
The Servants of the Holy Family is a group that labels itself Catholic despite the Diocese of Colorado Springs’ declaration... Read more
Sidewalk counselor finds woman crying in pain outside Planned Parenthood clinic in Chicago
A pro-life nonprofit group is ramping up its sidewalk counseling initiative in Chicago after a woman was found crying in... Read more
Young artists’ images of Nativity win awards from Missionary Childhood Association
Children across the U.S. received awards for their artwork portraying the Nativity of Jesus in Washington, D.C. Read more
‘Peace Be With You!’ First full-length book by Pope Leo XIV set for February release
Pope Leo XIV will offer his “vision for peace, unity, and reconciliation” in his first full-length book to be published... Read more
Leaders in Latino communities say mass deportation causes ‘fear and anxiety’
Life for members of the Latino community has “changed drastically,” according to leaders of groups serving Latino Catholics. Read more
Virginia school district concedes lawsuit by Catholic student over transgender policies
A Catholic Virginia student will receive payments including attorney’s fees after a school district conceded a lawsuit over the district’s... Read more
David Henrie and EWTN Studios to release ‘Seeking Beauty’ docuseries in the new year
EWTN Studios, in partnership with Catholic actor and director David Henrie, announced Dec. 3 the upcoming premiere of “Seeking Beauty,”... Read more
Pope Leo sends surprise video message to Australian Catholic youth festival
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
UPDATE: Former Maronite priest still presenting himself as a cleric, Denver Archdiocese warns
Andre Mahanna is continuing to present himself as a priest despite having been dismissed from the clerical state, according to... Read more
1 in 4 post-abortive women regret abortion decades later, study finds
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
Catholic bishops back Trump’s removal of gender ideology in refugee forms
The U.S. Catholic bishops have published a public comment that supports the removal of gender ideology within refugee resettlement forms... Read more
Dozens of Congress members urge court to allow Ten Commandments display in public schools
Forty-six United States lawmakers are urging the federal court to allow the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools. Read more
Buffalo bishop will allow faithful to meet at parishes to oppose closures, mergers
Bishop Michael Fisher is permitting Catholics to meet at Buffalo, New York, parishes while they work to oppose diocesan-mandated parish... Read more
