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Catholic Charities of Chicago uses a pro-abortion lobbying firm: cooperation with evil?

Jun 5, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Since 2022, Catholic Charities of Chicago has contracted with Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies to lobby on its behalf before the... Read more

Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Bishop-elect Simon Peter Engurait.

Pope names Uganda-born priest to lead Louisiana’s Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux

Jun 5, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

The 53-year-old priest, ordained for the diocese in 2013, has acted as diocesan administrator since the death of Bishop Mario... Read more

Chapel built on the remains of the old church where, in 1649, the apparition of the Child Jesus took place in a consecrated host in Eten, Peru. Currently, it is not under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Chiclayo but is administered by the so-called Multisectoral Committee of Eten City.

Pope Leo’s aim for basilica at Eucharistic miracle site in Peru impeded by legal dispute

Jun 5, 2025

By Diego López Colín

In 2019, Robert Prevost, as bishop of Chiclayo, initiated a process with the Vatican for the recognition of a 17th-century... Read more

Easter Vigil in Dublin, Ireland.

Record number of adults baptized in Dublin as faith grows among young Irish

Jun 5, 2025

By Patrick J. Passmore

Church leaders in Dublin say Ireland’s increase in adult baptisms is a journey of accompaniment and catechesis. Read more

The J. Edgar Hoover FBI headquarters building in Washington, D.C.

Senate Judiciary Committee: Anti-Catholic texts found in 13 more Biden-era FBI documents

Jun 4, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

A report from the Senate Judiciary Committee has revealed that the 2023 anti-Catholic Richmond FBI memo involved coordination with field... Read more

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, June 1, 2025 for the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly.

Pope Leo XIV has phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Jun 4, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

“The pope made an appeal for Russia to take a gesture that would favor peace, emphasizing the importance of dialogue,”... Read more

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Trump administration rescinds Biden-era requirement for ER doctors to perform abortions

Jun 4, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a branch of the Department of Health and Human Services, announced on June... Read more

Bishop Robert Barron spoke on political commentator Tucker Carlson's show on June 2, 2025.

Bishop Barron talks faith, freedom, and tech with Tucker Carlson

Jun 4, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Bishop Robert Barron sat down with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson this week to talk about the Catholic faith and discuss... Read more

Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his general audience on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

8 blesseds scheduled to be elevated to the altars

Pope Leo XIV will gather the cardinals at the Vatican on June 13 to give final approval to the canonizations... Read more

A New Jersey former parish bookkeeper has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $300,000 from two parishes, June 3, 2025.

New Jersey parish employee pleads guilty to stealing nearly $300,000 from 2 churches

Jun 4, 2025

By Daniel Payne

A former parish bookkeeper in New Jersey has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $300,000 from two parishes. Read more

Pope Leo XIV gives a blessing to memebers of the National Italian American Foundation in their meeting on June 4, 2025, at the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV meets leaders of Italian American foundation, blesses their cultural mission

Jun 4, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Pope Leo XIV met with the National Italian American Foundation on Wednesday and blessed their work. Read more

Sister Angela Musolesi served as an assistant to renowned exorcist priest Gabriel Amorth for 28 years.

Angela Musolesi, assistant to exorcist Father Gabriel Amorth: ‘The devil is afraid of me’

Jun 4, 2025

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

A Franciscan nun, Sister Angela Musolesi collaborated for 28 years with the renowned Italian priest and exorcist Father Gabriel Amorth. Read more

Pope Leo XIV blesses a small attendee at the general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, June 4. 2025.

Pope Leo XIV at general audience: ‘Our life is worthy’

Jun 4, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

“Even when it seems we are able to do little in life, it is always worthwhile. There is always the... Read more

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Charlotte bishop delays Traditional Latin Mass restrictions after backlash

Jun 4, 2025

By Jonathan Liedl

Bishop Michael Martin also said that if the Vatican changes required restrictions of the TLM, the North Carolina diocese “would... Read more

Pittsburgh Bishop-elect Mark Eckman.

Pope Leo XIV taps Pittsburgh Auxiliary Bishop Mark Eckman to lead diocese

Jun 4, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Leo accepted Bishop David Zubik’s resignation June 4. The outgoing bishop turned 75 — the usual age of retirement... Read more

Fom the Easter Vigil Mass in St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, April 2025.

Becoming Catholic: Everything you need to know about OCIA

Jun 4, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

What is the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)? Read more

This year’s class of ordinandi at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers. Bishop Joseph Massa is seated in the center.

Facing shortage, New York Archdiocese taps parishioners to spot future priests

Jun 4, 2025

By Fiona Murphy

A new initiative, “Called By Name,” is the Archdiocese of New York’s latest attempt to spark interest in the priesthood. Read more

The Illinois state capitol in Springfield, where assisted suicide legislation stalled after passing in the House on May 29, 2025.

Assisted suicide bill stalls in Illinois Legislature amid Catholic opposition

Jun 3, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

A bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide stalled in the Illinois General Assembly last week amid ardent opposition from leading Catholic... Read more

A victims’ advocacy group is pressuring New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to force insurers to pay abuse claims.

Advocacy group launches campaign urging New York governor to force insurers to pay abuse claims

Jun 3, 2025

By Daniel Payne

A victim advocacy group launched an ad campaign urging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to force insurance companies to pay... Read more

A view of the Opera House in the port zone of Sydney, Australia.

Australia’s Archbishop Fisher declares ‘second spring’ of faith in Sydney and beyond

Jun 3, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The Archdiocese of Sydney welcomed a record 384 catechumens and candidates in March, marking a 30% increase from the previous... Read more