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DeWine signs bill to keep males out of female locker rooms, bathrooms in Ohio schools
The new law requires that schools and colleges separate gender-specific facilities on the basis of biological sex rather than self-asserted... Read more
More than 100 members of Congress urge investigation into abortion funding
One hundred and twelve members of Congress signed the Nov. 22 letter spearheaded by House Pro-Life Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Chris... Read more
U.S. bishops invite Catholics to participate in National Prayer Vigil for Life
The vigil will take place from the evening of Thursday, Jan. 23, to the morning of Friday, Jan. 24, 2025,... Read more
Pope Francis calls for end to use of land mines as Biden allows U.S. mines in Ukraine
“These treacherous devices continue to cause terrible suffering to civilians, especially children,” the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis: Synod on Synodality document part of magisterium, calls for implementation now
“[The final document] participates in the ordinary magisterium of the successor of Peter, and as such, I ask that it... Read more
Wisconsin Catholic school leaders fired over violations of child protection policies
The terminations came after the Diocese of Green Bay Office of Safe Environment received “a complaint.” Read more
Georgetown law student wins petition for pregnancy accommodations after initial denial
Only after students organized a petition, which quickly went viral, did Brittany Lovely get permission to schedule her exam ahead... Read more
International Religious Freedom Summit offers program for college students
The IRF Summit partnership program, taking place Feb. 3–5, 2025, includes training sessions, guided simulations, and conversations with leading scholars. Read more
‘The Chosen’ announces Season 5 theatrical release, new trailer
“The Chosen: Last Supper” is coming to theaters during Lent, in the weeks leading up to Easter. Read more
Investing with a clear conscience: How should Catholics manage their money?
In today’s complex society, it takes effort to ensure that your hard-earned money, once invested, doesn’t fund the kinds of... Read more
UPDATE: Father Carlos Martins’ attorney provides fuller context of church incident
Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church in Joliet, Illinois, said that on Thursday of this week the parish hosted the... Read more
Eastern Catholics begin Nativity Fast to empty themselves as did Christ in the Incarnation
Eastern Christians — both Catholic and Orthodox — observe the Nativity Fast, a penitential and preparatory time before the great... Read more
Christ the King: Pope Pius XI’s hope for ‘lasting peace among the nations’
The feast of Christ the King is a relatively recent addition to the Church’s liturgical calendar but a powerful reminder... Read more
Carlo Acutis film gains backing from National Eucharistic Congress, McGrath Institute
The National Eucharistic Congress and the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame are partnering with... Read more
Ukrainian archbishop encourages Trump to go to Ukraine
Archbishop Borys Gudziak tells EWTN News he has been encouraging President-elect Donald Trump to visit Ukraine to help “build a... Read more
Skull of St. Thomas Aquinas to visit Washington, DC, on international tour
Members of the faithful will be able to venerate the relics, including his skull, on two separate occasions. Read more
Catholic Campaign for Human Development spent $11.4 million over its budget
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development Annual Report 2023 revealed that the program ended the year with a net operating... Read more
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to former Planned Parenthood leader Cecile Richards
During Cecile Richards’ tenure as president of Planned Parenthood the number of abortions performed by that organization increased by more... Read more
Missouri bishops urge state to refrain from executing convicted child-killer next month
Police said Christopher Collings confessed to killing Rowan Ford after raping her on Nov. 3, 2007. The murder took place... Read more
Data show abortions dropped by nearly 40% in Iowa after six-week ban
The Iowa figures reflect similar drops in abortion seen around the country in the wake of shifting abortion laws. Read more
