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‘House of David’ series on Prime Video: A new look at Israel’s famous king
A new series telling the story of King David, one of the best-known kings of Israel, will be released on... Read more
Pro-life advocates decry Trump executive order expanding IVF access
The move to expand access to IVF and lower its costs fulfills one of Trump’s campaign promises but puts him... Read more
New report ranks states on family strength, highlighting role in reducing societal issues
The report examined the percentage of adults who are married, have children, and raise them together through their children’s high... Read more
Trump administration to investigate Virginia school districts over transgender policies
The inquiry into the five northern Virginia school divisions marks the first formal investigation into whether schools are complying with... Read more
Cardinal Parolin: Europe must rediscover itself to face major challenges
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, said that Europe must “rediscover itself” in order to be able to... Read more
Anglican minister ‘concelebrates’ Mass for the installation of Catholic archbishop, takes Communion
The Archdiocese of Chapecó has acknowledged what it called an “isolated incident of inadvertent violation of liturgical norms.” Read more
Franciscan University of Steubenville opens maternity home for students
Guadalupe House is near campus and enables pregnant mothers enrolled at Franciscan University to stay at the house for up... Read more
Chicago priest removed from ministry after allegations of child sexual abuse
The alleged abuse occurred at St. Francis Borgia “approximately 30 years ago,” Cardinal Blase Cupich said in his letter to... 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
Diocese of Norwich announces $31 million fund for victims of clergy abuse
In a joint statement, the diocese and a committee of abuse survivors and the Catholic Mutual Relief Society of America... Read more
Synod on Synodality study groups discuss progress at Vatican meeting
Formed in 2024 at Pope Francis’ request, the study groups are intended to deepen the theological, pastoral, and canonical reflections... Read more
Bishops call for unity after deadly attacks in Germany and Austria
In Villach, Austria, a 14-year-old Austrian boy was killed Saturday, Feb. 15, by a 23-year-old Syrian asylum seeker in what... Read more
Vatican doctrine chief warns against ‘claim to omnipotence’ of gender ideology
Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández addressed scholars at the Cologne School of Catholic Theology about gender ideology’s “claim to omnipotence.” Read more
Lightning strike sparks fire, destroys Legionaries of Christ home near Atlanta
The building, which housed four priests and three missionaries, is located on Woodsong Trail in Cumming, Georgia, about 40 miles... Read more
Pope receives prisoners’ prayers for recovery while hospitalized in Rome
While hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis has received touching letters from inmates who were set to perform for... Read more
At Vatican evening event, historic St. Peter’s bell ‘speaks’ through new sound installation
The work by American artist Bill Fontana transforms the resonances of the 9-ton bell into an immersive acoustic experience. Read more
New UK immigration bill ‘punishes’ refugees, say Catholic bishops and Jesuit Refugee Service
The Border Security, Asylum, and Immigration Bill is currently making its way through the U.K. Parliament and passed its second... Read more
Meet 7 ‘Generation X’ Catholics on their way to sainthood
Several of these seven members of Generation X — born between 1965 and 1980 — are already beatified, while others... Read more
New York Encounter panel: Marriage matters ‘more than ever’ amid falling birth rates
Forecasts that 1 in 3 young adults in the U.S. today will never marry signify a closing of the “American... Read more
From international pickpocket to redemption: Víctor Sono’s story
Víctor Sono Neira spent years trapped in addiction and crime as an international pickpocket. Today, at the age of 72,... Read more
