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Pope thanks Cardinal Burke, who clashed with Francis, for 50 years of priestly ministry
The pope commended Burke’s pastoral witness, writing: “He has preached the precepts of the Gospel according to the heart of... Read more
11 American saints to remember on the Fourth of July
From Isaac Jogues to Katharine Drexel, these saints who lived and ministered in the United States led heroic lives worth... Read more
Full text of Pope Leo XIV’s address to Catholics in Chicago
“You are the promise of hope for so many of us,” the pope told young people attending the event at... Read more
Gallup poll says many Americans think U.S. is becoming more religious
“Thirty-four percent of U.S. adults believe religion is increasing its influence in American life, similar to the 35% measured in... Read more
Los Angeles archbishop calls for day of prayer, Mass for peace and unity amid riots
The archbishop has instructed parishes across the archdiocese to hold special Masses for peace and unity, encouraging Catholics and non-Catholics... Read more
USCCB reports decline in abuse allegations against Catholic clergy
“902 allegations were reported by 855 victims-survivors of child sexual abuse by clergy,” the report said, compared with 1,308 allegations... Read more
Catholic journalist Ross Douthat discusses Pope Leo, religious revival, JD Vance
Ross Douthat shared his thoughts on all things American and Catholic in an interview with Catherine Hadro on “EWTN News... Read more
Pope names Uganda-born priest to lead Louisiana’s Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux
The 53-year-old priest, ordained for the diocese in 2013, has acted as diocesan administrator since the death of Bishop Mario... Read more
Catholic health leaders object to House-passed Medicaid reforms in ‘big, beautiful bill’
The legislation, which now heads to the Senate, would add Medicaid work requirements for most adults without disabilities or young... Read more
Pope Leo XIV meets U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV and top Vatican... Read more
Catholic group in Utah raises $1.5 million for refugee program after government cuts
The organization said it will no longer be forced to close the refugee program or end its support for Utah-based... Read more
Catholics can gain an indulgence by participating in 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
The pilgrimage, dubbed the Drexel Route, will open with a Mass of Thanksgiving in Indianapolis on Sunday, May 18. Read more
2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage route announced: 3,300 miles from Indy to LA
Organizers on Tuesday announced the full route for the next iteration of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, which will begin in... Read more
Pope Francis to U.S. bishops amid mass deportations: Dignity of migrants comes first
Pope Francis addressed the bishops of the United States on Tuesday about the country’s ongoing mass deportation of immigrants. Read more
U.S. bishops voice concern over immigration, gender policies in religious freedom report
The USCCB Committee for Religious Liberty on Jan. 16 issued its Annual Report on the State of Religious Liberty, which... Read more
Donald Trump wins reelection, vowing ‘strong, safe, and prosperous America’
Trump secured a wide electoral and popular vote victory over Harris, with multiple news networks calling the race for the... Read more
At Conservatism Conference, panel challenges philosophy of church-state separation
“A good society educates the young to look above … and not just below,” R.R. Reno, the editor of the... Read more
Pope Francis names four new auxiliary bishops of Los Angeles
Pope Francis has appointed four new auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, bringing the total number of auxiliaries... Read more
Synod on Synodality: Here are the delegates representing the U.S. and Canada
A pair of U.S. college students, a religious sister who does karate, and two distinct sets of American bishops are... Read more
Pope Francis elevates Las Vegas to a metropolitan archdiocese
The Vatican announced on May 30 that Bishop George Leo Thomas will be the first metropolitan archbishop of Las Vegas. Read more
