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Father Frank Mann is seen with President Donald Trump in an undated photograph.

Brooklyn priest to pray at inauguration after ‘unlikely’ friendship with President Trump

Jan 16, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Father Francis Mann is scheduled to deliver the closing benediction at Trump’s second inauguration in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20. Read more

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Camp Mystic alumnae sing songs after a memorial service on July 7, 2025, for the young campers who perished in floods last week.

Faith communities hold memorial services for flood victims in Texas 

The tragedy points to the urgent need to provide support and accompaniment to priests, who often bear great responsibilities and challenges, usually alone.

Italian priest’s suicide underscores humanity of priests

The Brompton Oratory in London, with which the London Oratory School is associated.

Oratory priest in London calls Catholic politicians to confession before Communion

A Planned Parenthood facility in Minneapolis.

Judge says government must keep funding Planned Parenthood in spite of Medicaid cutoff

A sign outside the Internal Revenue Service building in downtown Washington, D.C.

IRS ends 70-year gag rule, says churches can now endorse political candidates

A new multimedia museum dedicated to the life of Pier Giorgio Frassati opened in Turin, Italy, on Juy 5, 2025, offering pilgrims and visitors an immersive look at the soon-to-be saint’s vibrant faith, political engagement, and Marian devotion.

New museum in Turin, Italy, honors soon-to-be saint Pier Giorgio Frassati

“Humility marches” are prayerful citywide Eucharistic processions and public acts of reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Philippines.

‘Humility marches’ offer alternative to ‘pride’ parades in Philippines

Summertime vacations can also be very spiritually beneficial.

5 ways to sanctify your summer vacation and evangelize

(Left to right) Bishop Dennis Walsh of Davenport, Iowa; St. Ambrose University President Amy Novak; Mount Mercy University President Todd Olson; and Conference for Mercy Higher Education Executive Director Julia Cavallo at the June 27, 2025, Milestone Celebration.

2 Midwest Catholic universities merge, set sights on preserving Catholic identity

Austin Baron at the “American Ninja Warrior”course filming for Season 17 of the show.

How a teenage boy became a ‘ninja fighting hunger’

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