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‘Martyrs of the New Millenium’ examines plight of persecuted Christians
The whole nature of Chrisitian martyrdom has shifted in the 21st century, according to Robert Royal, author of the new... Read more
Cardinal Dolan urges New York lawmakers: ‘Prevent, don’t assist, suicide’
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York is asking state lawmakers to oppose a bill that legalizes voluntary euthanasia, also known... Read more
Planned Parenthood to close 8 abortion facilities across the Midwest
Planned Parenthood has announced the upcoming closure of eight of its abortion facilities across Minnesota and Iowa. Read more
Researchers publish names of priests, religious who served in Canadian residential schools
Canadian researchers have published a list of priests who served in controversial Indigenous “residential schools” that operated for more than... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to Anabaptists: Live the call to Christian unity with love
The Holy Father made the statement in a message published May 29 and sent to participants commemorating the 500th anniversary... Read more
Pope Leo XIV appoints Father Pedro Bismarck Chau auxiliary bishop of Newark Archdiocese
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Nicaraguan-born Father Pedro Bismarck Chau as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey. Read more
Leo XIV: Peace is possible by ‘acknowledging, understanding, and surmounting’ disagreements
Pope Leo XIV on Friday stated that authentic peace “takes shape from the ground up” when the differences and conflicts... Read more
Imprisoned Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai honored with 2025 Bradley Prize
Jimmy Lai is the honorary recipient of the 2025 Bradley Prize for his unwavering commitment to free speech, democracy, and... Read more
Cardinal Eijk: Pontifical Academy for Life should examine ethics of ‘transgender’ therapy
Cardinal Willem Eijk, a physician and member of the Pontifical Academy for Life, opened the third annual conference organized by... Read more
Egyptian court ruling on St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai sparks outcry
A court ruling in Egypt about St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai has sparked grave concern within the Greek Orthodox Church... Read more
Peer-reviewed study finds safety claims of abortion pill are ‘baseless’
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
More than 60,000 pilgrims expected for Jubilee of Families, Children, and the Elderly
More than 60,000 pilgrims from 120 countries will be in Rome this weekend to participate in the Jubilee of Families,... Read more
Trump administration probes hospitals on transgender treatments for minors, HHS compliance
President Donald Trump’s administration launched an inquiry into hospitals that have provided transgender drugs and performed transgender surgeries on minors. Read more
Cardinal Sarah to represent Pope Leo XIV at celebrations of apparitions of St. Anne
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Cardinal Robert Sarah as his special envoy for celebrations in France commemorating the 400th anniversary... Read more
Lawsuit says Catholic Charities accountant stole millions using invoices, credit cards
A lawsuit filed in Wisconsin alleges that an employee of a Catholic Charities affiliate there stole millions of dollars as... Read more
Father Mike Schmitz, Harrison Butker discuss Catholic home schooling at Nashville gala
Catholic home schooling families from across the country joined popular Catholic speakers in Nashville on May 23 for an evening... Read more
Washington bishops sue over law forcing priests to violate seal of confession
The Catholic bishops of Washington state filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging a new law that requires priests to report child... Read more
Consulting firm says it paid hackers ransom to delete data of clergy abuse survivors
California-based Berkeley Research Group says it paid hackers a ransom to delete data involving abuse survivors after a security breach. Read more
Leaked draft shows Charlotte bishop’s planned crackdown on traditional liturgical customs
A leaked draft from Charlotte, North Carolina, Bishop Michael Martin shows the prelate’s far-reaching and highly detailed intent to crack... Read more
Vatican, Caritas: Global economic reforms needed to alleviate poor nations’ debt crisis
The Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and Caritas Internationalis joined forces this week to address the impact of... Read more
