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Catholic Charities affiliates fear SNAP disruptions amid Trump administration warning
The Trump administration intends to cut off federal food assistance for 21 states, which has caused concern for some local... Read more
Lilly Endowment announces 45 multimillion-dollar grants for theological schools
The Lilly Endowment said it will distribute 45 large-scale grants to theological schools, including directing about $60 million to several... Read more
Catholics join coalition opposed to the death penalty amid execution surge
Catholics and pro-life conservatives formed a coalition of more than 50 organizations seeking to end the death penalty. Read more
Nigerian, Iraqi priests tell of aiding persecuted Christians seen in photo exhibit
A photo exhibit features the “forgotten faces” of persecuted Christians in Nigeria and Iraq. Read more
Nigerian foundation defends Catholic bishop after remarks about Christian genocide
The executive director of The Kukah Centre blamed the media for its inadequate reporting of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah’s remarks... Read more
Mary is the servant of her son, but not co-redemptrix, Brazilian archbishop says
In an interview with a local television station, Archbishop Juárez Marqués reflected on Mater Populi Fidelis (“Mother of the Faithful... Read more
European Union imposes recognition of ‘homosexual marriage’ on all member states
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that all member states are obliged to recognize so-called “homosexual... Read more
Catholics with disabilities reflect ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Catholic adults with disabilities talked about how faith guides their lives and how dioceses and individuals can better accommodate and... Read more
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem’s visit to U.S. will spotlight plight of Holy Land Christians
The Archdiocese of Detroit will welcome Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, for a pastoral visit Dec. 4–7. Read more
The unlikely hero of India: St. Francis Xavier
St. Francis Xavier is a patron saint of missionaries and missions who led an unlikely life of adventure and heroism. Read more
Canadian government set to remove religious exemptions from hate-speech laws
Lawmakers with the Liberal Party of Canada have reportedly struck a deal with the Bloc Québécois party to remove the... Read more
Powerful moments from Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Turkey and Lebanon
Here are some of the most powerful moments from Pope Leo XIV’s first international trip. Read more
U.S. Supreme Court hears dispute over faith-based pregnancy centers
The U.S. Supreme Court considered whether a New Jersey faith-based pregnancy center may challenge a state subpoena demanding donor information. Read more
Bishops in Puerto Rico warn of ‘possible escalations’ in a US-Venezuela war
The Puerto Rican Bishops’ Conference is opposing the militarization being carried out by the U.S. on the island, an unincorporated... Read more
U.S. Catholic bishops award over $7.8 million for mission dioceses
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops allocated more than $7.8 million for American mission dioceses. Read more
Police suspect Croatian nun stabbed herself, falsely reported attack
Police in Croatia’s capital city of Zagreb suspect that a nun stabbed herself and then falsely reported that she had... Read more
Ohio Catholic high school and diocese hit with 4 lawsuits over alleged student-led abuse
The Diocese of Youngstown, Ohio, and one of its Catholic high schools are facing multiple lawsuits over the alleged mishandling... Read more
Colorado school to pay $10 million for ordering Catholic doctor, others to get COVID shot
The University of Colorado’s medical school will pay out a massive eight-figure settlement after it required multiple staffers to obtain... Read more
Bishop Patrick Neary of Saint Cloud to chair Catholic Relief Services board
Bishop Patrick Neary of Saint Cloud, Minnesota, has been appointed as the chair of Catholic Relief Services’ board. Read more
Pope Leo reveals Mideast peace talks with Trump, Netanyahu, other regional players
Pope Leo XIV said he has already begun “in a very small way” conversations with U.S. President Donald Trump and... Read more
