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U.S. Supreme Court.

States can withhold Medicaid funds from Planned Parenthood, U.S. Supreme Court rules

Jun 26, 2025

By Matt McDonald

The 6-3 SCOTUS decision allows states to cut off public funds to abortion providers — including Medicaid funds that come... Read more

The Texas capitol.

Nearly 100 pro-life advocates ask Texas governor to call special session on abortion pills

Jun 26, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Here’s a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more

Pope Leo XIV meets with the synod’s 16th ordinary council near the Vatican on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV: Pope Francis’ legacy of synodality is a style, attitude

Jun 26, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

The pope addressed the synod’s 16th ordinary council at its offices just outside the Vatican, where members are meeting June... Read more

English Archbishop John Sherrington of Liverpool speaks with EWTN News via video call about the recent passage of a bill to legalize assisted suicide in England and Wales, calling it a turning point in the country’s devaluation of the dignity of life.

Assisted suicide bill a ‘watershed’ in the devaluing of life, English archbishop says

Jun 26, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

“I think we’ve crossed a watershed, that fundamental line in the sand that a life is always to be protected,”... Read more

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New Pew study reveals percentage of Catholics who voted for Trump in 2024

Jun 26, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

A new Pew Research Center report reveals that about 22% of those who voted in the 2024 election and cast... Read more

Pope Leo XIV speaks to an anti-drug advocate at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City, Thursday, June 26, 2025

Pope Leo XIV urges law enforcement to target drug traffickers, not addicts

Jun 26, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Speaking to anti-drug campaigners at the Apostolic Palace, the pope issued a sharp rebuke of drug policy that targets the... Read more

An aerial view of the papal palace of Castel Gandolfo near Rome. The apostolic palace is a complex of buildings served for centuries as a summer residence for the pope and overlooks Lake Albano.

Castel Gandolfo prepares to welcome Pope Leo XIV: ‘The heart of the city returns’

Jun 26, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Castel Gandolfo has been for centuries a place of rest, prayer, and study for popes. Pius XII, John XXIII, Paul... Read more

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Ohio bishops’ conference speaks out against anti-school-choice ruling

Jun 25, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The Catholic Conference of Ohio expressed confidence that Ohio’s school voucher program would ultimately prevail after a judge ruled it... Read more

About 300 sisters and supporters gathered on June 24, 2025, for “Sisters Speak Out” in the nation’s capital in anticipation of the Senate voting on the budget bill this week.

Religious sisters demonstrate on Capitol Hill as U.S. senators consider budget bill

Jun 25, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

The event called “Sisters Speak Out” was held June 24 in the nation’s capital while approximately 40 “echo events” took... Read more

Jonathan Roumie, the actor who plays Jesus in the series “The Chosen,” greets Pope Leo XIV at the end of Wednesday’s general audience on June 25, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.

Jonathan Roumie, Jesus in ‘The Chosen,’ meets Pope Leo XIV: ‘An immeasurable honor’

Jun 25, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Jonathan Roumie, the actor who plays Jesus in the series “The Chosen,” greeted Pope Leo XIV at the end of... Read more

A Colorado department will allow a Christian summer camp to separate boys and girls on the basis of biology after the camp sued the state in May. The agreement was reached June 24, 2025, and the camp has dropped the lawsuit.

Colorado permits Christian camp to keep males out of girls’ showers, bathrooms

Jun 25, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The Colorado Department of Early Childhood will allow a Christian summer camp to separate showers and other private spaces on... Read more

Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square, Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Pope Leo XIV expresses his closeness to persecuted Christians in the Middle East

Jun 25, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

“To the Christians of the Middle East, I say: I am close to you! The whole Church is close to... Read more

Bishop Alberto Rojas of San Bernardino.

Amid immigrant arrests, California bishop urges leaders: ‘Cease these tactics immediately’

Jun 25, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Bishop Alberto Rojas of San Bernardino, California, on Tuesday urged authorities to cease their aggressive arrest of immigrants in the... Read more

Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-Taick delivers his homily at the Mass for a Day of prayer for National Reconciliation and Unity at Myeongdong Cathedral on June 22, 2025, in anticipation of the 75th anniversary of the start of the Korean War on June 25.

75th anniversary of Korean War: Korean Catholics pray for reconciliation and unity

Jun 25, 2025

By Courtney Mares

More than 1,000 Catholics gathered for a special Mass at Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul on the Sunday before the June... Read more

Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska.

Bishop Conley condemns ‘drag Mass’ at university as offensive attack on Catholic faith

Jun 25, 2025

By Daniel Payne

In a June 24 statement, Lincoln, Nebraska, Bishop James Conley called the event a “blatant public display of faith-based discrimination.” Read more

Father Francesco Ielpo, a Franciscan friar, on June 24, 2025, was appointed the new custos of the Holy Land and guardian of Mount Zion. Previously, since 2022, he was president of the Holy Land Foundation in addition to holding other organizational roles across Italian Franciscan provinces.

Pope Leo XIV approves new custos of the Holy Land amid regional crisis

Jun 25, 2025

By Sanad Sahelia

Father Francesco Ielpo, a member of the Order of Friars Minor, has been named the new custos of the Holy... Read more

Pope Leo XIV speaks to bishops gathered for the Jubilee of Bishops on June 25, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV calls bishops to be ‘firm and decisive’ in dealing with abuse

Jun 25, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Speaking to over 400 bishops from 38 countries in St. Peter’s Basilica, the pope also emphasized the importance of poverty... Read more

The original face of Our Lady of Hope of Macarena.

Spanish faithful disconcerted by restoration of iconic image of weeping Virgin

Jun 25, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

The recent changes made to the expression on the face of the iconic image of Our Lady of Hope of... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

At general audience, Pope Leo XIV laments ‘fatigue of living’ afflicting modern society

Jun 25, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

The pope addressed pilgrims at his final Wednesday general audience before summer break, when he is expected to reduce his... Read more

Mourners gather at the Church of the Holy Cross in Qassaa, Damascus, on June 24, 2025, around white caskets of some of the worshippers who lost their lives in a terrorist attack at the Mar Elias Church in the Dweila neighborhood of Syria’s capital on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

Solemn farewell for victims of Damascus church bombing amid anger at government silence

Jun 25, 2025

By Souhail Lawand

Churches across Syria held funeral services for the victims of the suicide bombing that targeted St. Elias Church in the... Read more