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Trump signs order banning illegal immigrants from receiving taxpayer-funded benefits
The president in his executive order directed that “taxpayer resources” and “taxpayer-funded benefits” should be blocked from going to “illegal... Read more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. issues Health and Human Services guidance: ‘There are only two sexes’
The announcement comes in the wake of President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14168, which affirmed the biological reality of sex. Read more
Pope Francis’ health ‘slightly improved’ after nearly one week in Gemelli Hospital
Pope Francis’ medical condition has stabilized after nearly one week of medical treatment since being admitted into Rome’s Gemelli Hospital... Read more
60 years a priest, archbishop offers 10 tips for persevering in one’s vocation
On the occasion of his 60th anniversary as a priest, Archbishop Ramón Benito de la Rosa shares 10 pieces of... Read more
Pro-life coalition launches $30 million Pro-Life Venture Fund to protect unborn
The new group, called the Life Leadership Conference, was formally announced on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Read more
Catholic-backed prison nursery offers incarcerated moms ‘family-oriented’ space for babies
The nursery program at the Women’s Eastern Reception, Diagnostic, and Correctional Center in Vandalia, Missouri, offers moms the opportunity to... Read more
Catholic Charities agencies across country cut funding, lay off staff amid funding freeze
Upon taking office last month, President Donald Trump issued directives that, among other measures, paused grants to organizations that aid... Read more
44-year-old priest murdered amid Myanmar civil war
According to the Vatican agency Fides, the priest’s body was found by some members of the faithful around 6 a.m.... Read more
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to study abortion pill safety questions
Regulating or restricting the abortion pill has become an important cause for pro-life activists, as the drug now accounts for... Read more
Doctors say Pope Francis shows ‘slight improvement’ while in hospital
According to the Feb. 19 communication, medical staff found the pope’s blood tests to show less inflammatory markers. They said... Read more
Vatican shares ailing Pope Francis’ weekly catechesis: ‘Jesus Christ our hope’
Reflecting on the visit of the Magi to the child Jesus, the pope encouraged Christians to follow in the footsteps... Read more
‘On the side of the poor’: Pope, U.S. bishops urge generous immigration policy
In a Feb. 10 letter, Pope Francis urged the U.S. bishops to stay the course in their support for generous... Read more
Students use ‘hands, head, and heart’ to learn dying trades at Vatican art school
The “School of Arts and Crafts” of the Fabbrica di San Pietro is offering a free, six-month training course with... Read more
‘Carlo Acutis, I am in your hands’: Catholic pediatrician recovers from cancer
With a radiant smile, pediatric physician María Dolores Rosique recounts with renewed faith her testimony of healing after overcoming aggressive... Read more
U.S. bishops sue Trump administration over refugee funding freeze
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is suing the Trump administration over what the bishops say is an unlawful suspension... Read more
‘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
