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Catholic priest pepper-sprayed during confessions at Texas cathedral
The parish said in a statement that “someone dealing with mental health issues” sprayed rector Father Tony Neusch with the... Read more
Baltimore Archdiocese announces major restructuring that will merge dozens of parishes
The plan, detailed on the archdiocese’s website, would reduce the total number of “worship sites” in the city from 59... Read more
Knights of Columbus pledge $100,000 for families of Baltimore bridge collapse victims
Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly noted in the announcement that Blessed Michael McGivney created the organization in 1882 “to support widows... Read more
9 facts about Catholics in the U.S., according to Pew research
Among the findings: Just 3 in 10 U.S. Catholics (28%) say they attend Mass weekly or more often. Read more
First-year seminarians will unplug from technology starting in fall at Detroit seminary
Starting in the fall, seminarians at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit are going to have more prayer time and... Read more
‘Christ wants to be with us’: how Catholic ministries are responding to the mental health crisis
Catholic organizations and ministries throughout the nation have been dedicating more resources to address the mental health crisis. Read more
Pro-life leader: State-by-state approach to abortion will lead movement to ‘ash heap of history’
Marjorie Dannenfelser, CEO of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, rejects leaving the abortion “battleground” only to the states. Read more
Police arrest man suspected of robbing Catholic parishes in fake priest scam
Multiple Catholic parishes in both New York and Texas over the last several months reported encountering a man who in... Read more
Pope Francis’ approval rating remains high in the U.S. but has slipped since 2021
In addition, the Pew report suggests that a majority of Catholics in the U.S. want the Church to change its... Read more
‘Irena’s Vow’: The true story of a Polish Catholic nurse who hid Jews during the Holocaust
The film, debuting in U.S. theaters across the country April 15-16, depicts the true story of Irena Gut Opdyke, who... Read more
Former porn actress embraces Catholic faith after trip to Italy that changed her life
Bree Solstad, who previously produced and acted in the pornography industry, is among the adult converts who entered the Catholic... Read more
El Paso bishop criticizes Texas border efforts, laments ‘anti-immigrant’ rhetoric
During an immigration policy conference, El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz criticized a Texas law that increases the state’s role in... Read more
New film about writer Flannery O’Connor shows ‘God can deliver his grace in any way’
The film depicts the life of Southern Gothic writer Flannery O’Connor and will be released in theaters on May 3. Read more
Abortion amendment disqualified from Maine 2024 election ballot
Though the amendment proposal received a majority of votes this week, it failed to reach the required two-thirds supermajority in... Read more
California bishop praises district attorney for seeking to change death sentences
“Catholic social teaching urges us to recognize the dignity of every human being, especially the most vulnerable,” Bishop Oscar Cantú... Read more
Puberty blockers may cause irreversible harm to young boys, Mayo Clinic study finds
The study found that adolescent boys who take puberty blockers may experience fertility problems and atrophied testes. Read more
Catholics who participate in Eucharistic Pilgrimage, Congress can receive plenary indulgences
The U.S. bishops have announced that Catholics who participate in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and Eucharistic Congress can receive plenary... Read more
New Idaho law aims to protect against forced use of incorrect pronouns, names
The new law covers government employees and students at public schools. Read more
Trump says he will not sign a national abortion ban if reelected
Trump was at an event in Atlanta on Wednesday when a reporter asked him: “Would you sign a national abortion... Read more
College sports association bans biological men from women’s sports
Colleges such as Benedictine College and Ave Maria University are members of the NAIA, which issued a ban on biological... Read more
