Latest Catholic News
U.S. bishops pray for ‘full healing’ from coronavirus for Trump, Melania
The head of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops said Sunday that he is praying for a full recovery... Read more
What the Catholic legal tradition has to offer the United States
The nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court would make her, if confirmed, the sixth Roman... Read more
‘Fratelli tutti’: Human fraternity committee to invite youth to make Pope Francis’ vision ‘a reality’
A Vatican presentation for Pope Francis’ third encyclical, “Fratelli tutti,” highlighted the involvement of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity... Read more
‘Fratelli tutti’: Pope Francis presents new encyclical in Angelus address
Pope Francis introduced his new encyclical, “Fratelli tutti,” in his Angelus address Sunday, saying that “human fraternity and the care... Read more
‘Fratelli tutti’: Pope Francis calls for unity in new encyclical
Pope Francis presented his vision for overcoming the world’s growing divisions, laid bare by the coronavirus crisis, in his new... Read more
Diocese of Arlington announces Bishop’s Advisory Council on Racism
Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, has formed an advisory council on racism, the diocese announced this week. Read more
Could car seat laws really be lowering birthrates?
Could car seat mandates have caused a decline in births in the U.S. in recent decades? A recent working paper... Read more
Doctors petition Supreme Court to allow Title X funds for abortion providers
The American Medical Association on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to review an appeals court decision that upheld a ban... Read more
Pope Francis signs new encyclical ‘Fratelli tutti’ in Assisi
Pope Francis signed his new encyclical, Fratelli tutti, Saturday during a visit to Assisi. Read more
Sainthood inquiry continues for Tennessee priest who died in yellow fever epidemic
The canonization cause is progressing for Father Patrick Ryan, a priest who sacrificed his life in a nineteenth century yellow... Read more
Cardinal Parolin defends China deal as Vatican prepares to renew agreement
Cardinal Pietro Parolin defended the Vatican’s controversial deal with China Saturday, saying that all recent popes sought such an agreement... Read more
Analysis: Vatican financial report stops short of questions on Peter’s Pence
The Vatican on Thursday published a 2019 financial report on the Holy See, citing calls for greater transparency in how... Read more
New Jersey bill would preserve abortion protections, even if Roe overturned
As change on the US Supreme Court puts the future of legal abortion in doubt, some political leaders in New... Read more
Notre Dame president tests positive for COVID-19
Father John Jenkins, president of the University of Notre Dame, has tested positive for coronavirus, the university said in an... Read more
Joe Biden's Catholic radio ads tout Catholic faith, stay silent on abortion
The campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden will launch an ad campaign this month touting the candidate’s Catholic faith... Read more
Abortion 'most directly attacks life', Grand Island bishop teaches
Though there are many affronts to life, from conception to death, the violence of abortion is the most direct attack... Read more
Becciu accused of sending Vatican funds to Australia during Pell trial
Italian media have reported allegations that Cardinal Angelo Becciu transferred several hundred thousand euros from Vatican accounts to an account... Read more
Carlo Acutis raises question: What does it mean if a saint's body is 'incorrupt'?
The opening of the tomb of Carlo Acutis in Assisi has sparked interest in the phenomenon of incorruptibility. But what... Read more
Catholic groups urge US to accept more refugees in 2021
The U.S. State Department informed Congress this week that the U.S. anticipates 15,000 refugees to be admitted and resettled during... Read more
New Jersey diocese declares bankruptcy
The Diocese of Camden, New Jersey, announced on Thursday that it is filing for bankruptcy, the second Catholic diocese to... Read more
