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Catholic pilgrimages in the United States: a new renaissance?
This weekend, the longest Catholic pilgrimages ever organized in the United States — possibly the world — will commence on... Read more
Harrison Butker supported by Kansas City bishop, prominent Catholics amid speech backlash
Butker, 28, who has been outspoken about his Catholic faith during his career, received backlash for sharing his views on... Read more
California teacher fired for religious beliefs gets six-figure payout in court
After refusing to comply with a preferred pronoun rule, Jessica Tapia was fired by the Jurupa Unified School District from... Read more
Pope Francis says conservative critics have a ‘suicidal attitude’
The full interview, conducted April 24, will air as part of “60 Minutes” on May 19 from 7-8 p.m. ET... Read more
Pope Francis: Young people ‘can break the chains of antagonism’ between Catholics, Orthodox
Pope Francis has placed in young people his hope that Catholics and Orthodox may be “united in diversity” and “break... Read more
Thomas Aquinas College goes off the grid with green power plan
The Catholic college launched an energy program that has nearly eliminated the college’s carbon footprint while saving $600,000 a year. Read more
Pro-lifers imprisoned under FACE Act speak out
Joan Andrews Bell, a 76-year-old Catholic, shared a statement in which she vowed to continue advocating for the unborn and... Read more
Cardinal Pizzaballa visits Gaza in show of support, solidarity with ‘suffering population’
Pizzaballa “entered Gaza and reached the Parish of the Holy Family for a pastoral visit,” said a press release issued... Read more
Slovak bishops call for peace after assassination attempt on prime minister
Following the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico on Wednesday, Slovakian bishops have called for peace and unity. Read more
Court says Maryland parents have no right to opt out of LGBTQ curriculum
The appeals court on Wednesday held, in a divided 2-1 ruling, that the plaintiffs “have not shown a cognizable burden”... Read more
Lawmakers renew calls to repeal the FACE Act
Lawmakers are claiming that the FACE Act, which was used to convict and sentence the pro-life activists, is being abused... Read more
Italian actor Roberto Benigni to join Pope Francis for World Children’s Day
On the second day of the event, Benigni, best known for his Oscar-winning film “Life Is Beautiful,” will give a... Read more
Chiara Corbella’s beatification cause to take a step forward in June
The Diocese of Rome announced Wednesday that it will hold the closing session of the diocesan phase of her cause... Read more
Hallow Summit strives to ‘facilitate an encounter with the Lord’
The popular Catholic prayer and meditation app Hallow recently announced its third annual Hallow Summit will take place in Steubenville,... Read more
Beacon of faith: Lebanese town builds giant floating rosary at sea
On the feast of Our Lady of the Seas, Joe Abdel Sater, a swimming instructor in the seaside town of... Read more
Elderly pro-life activist sentenced to over two years in prison under FACE Act
Joan Andrews Bell, a 76-year-old Catholic, and three other pro-life activists were sentenced to prison Wednesday. Read more
Catholic Church responds to mental health crisis across the U.S. and globally
Following a 2023 USCCB initiative, Catholics across the country and the world have been working in their local communities to... Read more
Church in Mexico wins lawsuit filed by ‘trans’ person seeking baptismal record change
A Mexican court has ruled in favor of the Diocese of Querétaro in a lawsuit that demanded the diocese change... Read more
Aparecida Shrine in Brazil inaugurates new Rupnik mosaics
The National Shrine of Aparecida in the Brazilian state of São Paulo inaugurated in a May 11 ceremony the new... Read more
It’s been 100 years since the Catholic Church’s first Council in China
The council had a dual purpose: to initiate the process of ecclesial inculturation and to decouple the missions from the... Read more
