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Democratic senators ask Biden administration to mandate coverage of OTC birth control
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration in July approved the first nonprescription oral contraceptive, called “Opill.” Read more
Pope Francis: Like Benedict XVI, be ‘humble laborers’ for the Church
Pope Francis presided at a Mass for the repose of the souls of Pope Benedict XVI and the six cardinals... Read more
St. Juan Diego migrant hostel: a refuge on the route through Mexico
St. Juan Diego Migrant House in central Mexico has become a refuge for those undertaking dangerous journeys in search of... Read more
Are these the best and worst states for religious freedom?
First Liberty Institute released its analysis Wednesday ranking all 50 states based on how free its residents are to practice... Read more
Sen. Tuberville refuses to back down on his block on military promotions
Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville defied both Democrats and several Republicans in an hourslong debate on the Senate floor Wednesday night. Read more
Ohio abortion supporters outraise pro-life side 3 to 1 ahead of November referendum
Supporters of the effort to enshrine a right to abortion in the Ohio Constitution outraised their pro-life opponents by a... Read more
Brooklyn bishop ‘appalled’ over music video shot in Catholic church, will investigate
Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan said he is “appalled” that a church there was used to shoot a provocative music video,... Read more
Pope Francis talks Synod on Synodality and homosexuality in new interview
Asked about the synod assembly’s discussion of homosexuality, Pope Francis said: “When I say ‘everyone, everyone, everyone,’ [I’m speaking about]... Read more
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Cardinal Dolan condemns religious hatred, urges people to ‘stand courageously for peace’
New York Archbishop Cardinal Timothy Dolan this week condemned what he said were “outbreaks of religious hatred” in the United... Read more
FBI director: Religious hate crimes against Jewish population ‘wildly disproportionate’
The FBI director said the attacks were coming “from racially and ethnically motivated violent extremists,” including “ISIS-inspired violent extremists.” Read more
‘One Million Children Praying the Rosary’ surpasses 1 million participants for first time
The children's rosary initiative began in Caracas, Venezuela, in 2005. Read more
Pope Francis prays for peace and hope on All Souls’ Day
The pope presided at the Mass at the Rome War Cemetery amid scattered rain showers on a breezy, cool morning. Read more
Jesuits say they warned diocese that incardinated Rupnik had complaints against him
Father Marko Rupnik’s former superior in the Society of Jesus, Father Johan Verschueren, denied that the Jesuits facilitated the incardination... Read more
Update: Pope Francis to attend COP28 climate change conference in Dubai in December
Pope Francis said in a TV interview he will travel to the United Arab Emirates for the second time from... Read more
Nicaraguan bishop: Dictators say they love God while they believe they are gods
Exiled auxiliary bishop Silvio Báez said that “the dictators say they love God, while they themselves take his place believing... Read more
U.S. bishops: Biden administration’s proposed workplace guidance a ‘chill’ to free speech
The proposed guidance advises that sex-based harassment can include harassment based on a “woman’s reproductive decisions” or gender identity. Read more
Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage draws Traditional Latin Mass devotees to Rome
More than 1,000 pilgrims gathered in Rome for an annual three-day pilgrimage for those devoted to the Traditional Latin Mass... Read more
Texas school choice bill draws support from state Catholic conference
Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday that he had reached an agreement with Texas House leadership on the school choice bill. Read more
Pro-abortion vandals target Ohio Catholic churches, schools before Issue 1 vote
One church was defaced with pro-abortion messages spray-painted on a window and more than a dozen other church properties had... Read more
Virginia Gov. Youngkin issues directive to combat antisemitism
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin this week issued a directive meant to combat what the Republican executive called “hatred, intolerance, and... Read more
