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Bob Newhart, celebrated comedian and lifelong Catholic, dies at 94
The famous stand-up comic and actor said he went to Mass twice weekly and regularly thanked God for helping his... Read more
Bishop reminds vacationers: Only in God does the soul find rest
In a new pastoral letter Bishop Ginés García Beltrán of Getafe, Spain, points out that “rest is good and necessary.” Read more
Diocese of Buffalo welcomes Gianna Emanuela Molla for events honoring her mother
Gianna Emanuela Molla was in attendance when the eighth pregnancy outreach center named after her mother was opened July 11... Read more
Elon Musk moves companies from California, blasts law that hides gender transition from parents
The law prohibits school districts from adopting policies that require parental notification if a child begins to identify as a... Read more
Catholics from across country meet in Indiana for National Eucharistic Congress
Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston, Minnesota, called the congress “a moment of unity” for the Church in the United States. Read more
Florida warns abortion amendment might ‘negatively affect’ state’s economy
The state Financial Impact Estimating Conference approved a “financial impact” statement to be placed on the ballot alongside the abortion... Read more
Oklahoma orders school board to rescind Catholic charter contract after court ruling
St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School would have been the first religious charter school in the nation, but in... Read more
Ohio priest apologizes for destroying hard drive containing possible child porn
Father Barry Stechschulte said he wanted to “address” and “apologize for” his involvement in a controversy surrounding a priest accused... Read more
Vance seeks to reassure social conservatives about their role in Republican Party
Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance promised social conservatives they will continue to have “a seat at the table” in the Republican... Read more
World Day of Grandparents: Vatican grants plenary indulgence for visiting the elderly
Those who are grandparents or elderly themselves can also receive a plenary indulgence. Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis hangs out with Vatican summer camp kids
The day camp for children of Vatican employees is in its fourth year. It is taking place June 17-July 26... Read more
Pope Francis adds two vice directors to Vatican communication dicastery
The Dicastery for Communication has been led since 2018 by Paolo Ruffini, the first layman to be named prefect of... Read more
National Eucharistic Congress begins in Indianapolis: ‘We did this for you, Lord’
The Congress, which has drawn tens of thousands of people to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, is the first such... Read more
Spiritual tone at RNC heightened in wake of Trump assassination attempt
Invoking the presence and blessing of the Author of Life is usually limited to just the opening and closing prayers... Read more
Puebla state in Mexico decriminalizes abortion, archdiocese responds
In a statement posted on Facebook the same day, the Archdiocese of Puebla expressed “its most profound sadness” after the... Read more
In France, the great Jubilee of the Sacred Heart at Paray-le-Monial draws crowds
From now until June 27, 2025, the small town of Paray-le-Monial in France will be celebrating a jubilee for the... Read more
American Catholic bishops award $10.5 million in grants from special collection money
The grants assist people throughout the world with disaster relief, ministry, pastoral projects, evangelization, and children's programs, among other needs. Read more
GOP vice presidential pick J.D. Vance on why he became Catholic
GOP vice presidential pick J.D. Vance says he “needed grace” and “needed to become a Catholic.” Read more
Possible Biden effort to reform Supreme Court, add term limits draws concern from the right
The president disclosed his plans for major reform during a Zoom call with the Congressional Progressive Caucus, according to sources. Read more
The faith and witness of a young athlete who died running a half marathon
In a July 14 statement, the Mexico City Sports Institute reported that a man died after fainting near the Angel... Read more
