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Judge says Wisconsin trial against McCarrick will remain suspended until his death
The criminal case against McCarrick in Wisconsin was suspended in January after a psychologist hired by the court found that... Read more
UPDATE: Oakland Diocese denies it used diocesan fund to hide money from abuse victims
The filing claims the diocese “perpetrated a fraudulent scheme to funnel substantial assets away from what would soon become its... Read more
Louisiana priest Lawrence Hecker dies in prison after life sentence over rape of teenager
Lawrence Hecker was indicted in September 2023 on felony charges related to allegations that he raped an underage teenage boy... Read more
Pope Francis remembers Jimmy Carter’s ‘firm commitment’ to peace, reconciliation
The former president died on Dec. 29 at age 100 after entering hospice care in February 2023. Read more
In Vatican meetings, Catholic Land Movement proclaims faith, family, and farming
Michael Guidice and Andrew Ewell founded Catholic Land Movement, an initiative that traces its lineage to the Catholic Land Associations... Read more
Christian faith a hallmark of former president Jimmy Carter’s life
A clear and consistent profession of Christian faith, both in word and deed, characterized the life former U.S. president Jimmy... Read more
‘Follow Me’ SEEK conference to debut satellite event in Washington, D.C.
For the first time, the annual Fellowship of Catholic University Students’ SEEK conference will take place in two locations: Salt... Read more
Massachusetts Catholic school expands with $20 million classical-inspired building
A group of home schooling moms in Massachusetts banded together more than a decade ago with a vision: a classical... Read more
White House backs off contraceptive mandate, potential win for Little Sisters of the Poor
The Department of Health and Human Services issued a notice stating it has opted to withdraw rule changes to the... Read more
Texas sues NCAA over men in women’s sports, alleges ‘deceptive’ practices
The NCAA allows biological men who identify as transgender women to participate in women-only sports competitions if they bring down... Read more
Catholic university in the Bronx now houses large collection of relics
Founded by Jean-Baptiste de La Salle in 1680, the Brothers of Christian Schools began to set up schools for poor... Read more
Jesuit High School ignites faith, inspires students to pursue priesthood
From lukewarm faith to priesthood, Jesuit High School is transforming the lives of young men. Read more
Biden signs defense bill that eliminates funding for underage transgender drugs
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 provides $895 billion in defense and military spending. Read more
Jubilee USA partners with Caritas International in debt relief campaign for poor countries
Representatives from Caritas Internationalis and Jubilee USA Network announced the five-year campaign, “Turn Debt into Hope,” on Dec. 23. Read more
When does Christmas actually end? Here are the different views
Just how many days is Christmas? When should you take the tree down and remove the decorations? Read more
‘An incredible thing’: Catholic groups collect Christmas toys for children in need
Multiple Catholic groups and organizations this year have collected and distributed Christmas presents to children and families in need. Read more
Becoming the mother of God: Did Mary have a choice?
Did Mary have free will, or did she have to consent to being Jesus’ mother? Two theologians weigh in. Read more
Trump vows executive action ‘on Day 1’ to end ‘transgender lunacy’
“With the stroke of my pen, on Day 1, we’re going to stop the transgender lunacy,” President-elect Donald Trump said... Read more
‘Hollywood Priest’: PBS documentary tells life story of Father Bud Kieser
“Hollywood Priest: The Story of Father ‘Bud’ Kieser,” is scheduled to air on PBS World at 5 a.m. and 11... Read more
Biden commutes death row sentences of 37 federal prisoners
The White House announced the clemencies on Monday morning, stating that the president was “commuting the sentences of 37 individuals... Read more
