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Ruth Pakaluk with her husband and five of their children.

Vatican says sainthood cause for American mom of 7 can move forward

Nov 19, 2025

By Matt McDonald

Admirers of Ruth Pakaluk, a former atheist and Catholic convert, say that while many of her pursuits might have seemed... Read more

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Congress is set to vote on two plans regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits that are scheduled to expire Dec. 31, 2025. 

Senate to vote on health care plans as subsidies near expiration

Empty beds in a student dormitory at St Mary's Catholic School in the Kontagora Diocese.on Nov. 21, 2025.

Rights group hails release of 100 children abducted from Nigerian Catholic school

Pro-life advocates are calling for action as top federal health officials deny reports that they are delaying a promised safety review of the abortion pill. 

Top health officials delayed abortion pill safety review, report claims 

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U.S. House passes defense bill stripped of IVF provision

Cardinal Baltazar Enrique Porras.

Venezuelan authorities prevent Cardinal Porras from traveling, cancel passport 

Sister Lucia, visionary of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal.

100 years ago today Our Lady appeared to Fatima visionary Sister Lucia in Pontevedra, Spain

Sister Norma Pimentel spoke with the Holy Father at the Oct. 2, 2025 meeting.

Federal government cuts off aid to Texas Catholic Charities 

Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, speaks about a sanctions plan to increase pressure on the Nigerian government amid ongoing Christian persecution on Dec. 9, 2025.

Trump to create sanctions plan for Nigeria, congressman says

The St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square are seen at sunset near the French Quarter in downtown New Orleans on April 10, 2010.

New Orleans Diocese issues Mass dispensation for migrants due to arrest fears

The flag of the European Union.

Catholic bishops in Europe express concern over EU ruling mandating recognition of same-sex unions

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