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Catholic Charities affiliates fear SNAP disruptions amid Trump administration warning
The Trump administration intends to cut off federal food assistance for 21 states, which has caused concern for some local... Read more
Lilly Endowment announces 45 multimillion-dollar grants for theological schools
The Lilly Endowment said it will distribute 45 large-scale grants to theological schools, including directing about $60 million to several... Read more
Catholics join coalition opposed to the death penalty amid execution surge
Catholics and pro-life conservatives formed a coalition of more than 50 organizations seeking to end the death penalty. Read more
Nigerian, Iraqi priests tell of aiding persecuted Christians seen in photo exhibit
A photo exhibit features the “forgotten faces” of persecuted Christians in Nigeria and Iraq. Read more
Catholics with disabilities reflect ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Catholic adults with disabilities talked about how faith guides their lives and how dioceses and individuals can better accommodate and... Read more
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem’s visit to U.S. will spotlight plight of Holy Land Christians
The Archdiocese of Detroit will welcome Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, for a pastoral visit Dec. 4–7. Read more
The unlikely hero of India: St. Francis Xavier
St. Francis Xavier is a patron saint of missionaries and missions who led an unlikely life of adventure and heroism. Read more
U.S. Supreme Court hears dispute over faith-based pregnancy centers
The U.S. Supreme Court considered whether a New Jersey faith-based pregnancy center may challenge a state subpoena demanding donor information. Read more
U.S. Catholic bishops award over $7.8 million for mission dioceses
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops allocated more than $7.8 million for American mission dioceses. Read more
Ohio Catholic high school and diocese hit with 4 lawsuits over alleged student-led abuse
The Diocese of Youngstown, Ohio, and one of its Catholic high schools are facing multiple lawsuits over the alleged mishandling... Read more
Colorado school to pay $10 million for ordering Catholic doctor, others to get COVID shot
The University of Colorado’s medical school will pay out a massive eight-figure settlement after it required multiple staffers to obtain... Read more
Bishop Patrick Neary of Saint Cloud to chair Catholic Relief Services board
Bishop Patrick Neary of Saint Cloud, Minnesota, has been appointed as the chair of Catholic Relief Services’ board. Read more
CNA explains: When is a deportation policy ‘intrinsically evil’ and when is it not?
Caring for immigrants is a clear command in Scripture. Catholic teaching on the matter of mass deportations is somewhat nuanced. Read more
Pope Leo appoints Mexican-born Oratorian as bishop of Corpus Christi, Texas
Pope Leo XIV on Monday appointed Bishop Mario Avilés as the new bishop of Corpus Christi, selecting the Mexican-born Oratorian... Read more
PHOTOS: Tickhill Psalter’s Jesse Tree shines in Morgan Library’s Advent exhibit
A full-page Jesse Tree introduces the Psalms in the Tickhill Psalter, a 14th-century illuminated manuscript on view through Advent and... Read more
Advent: What is it and how should it be celebrated?
Need a refresher on Advent? Here’s some info that can help you live a great Advent this year. Read more
Don’t let Christmas take you by surprise: Advice on Advent from the Church
The Church provides songs, signs, and symbols to enter into the season of Advent more fruitfully. Read more
Pro-life, Christian health insurance company launches in Texas
Daniel Cruz and Bob Hogan founded the FortressPlan by Presidio Healthcare because they wanted a pro-life, Christian alternative. Read more
Filipino archbishop asks Catholics to attend protests against government corruption
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
U.S. lawmakers introduce bill to protect medical residents from coercive abortion training
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
