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Texas attorney general appeals decision in case against Catholic nonprofit
The attorney general’s office is also going forward with investigations into other border nonprofits he suspects of illegal activity, including... Read more
Scott Hahn urges priests at National Eucharistic Congress to ‘rekindle Eucharistic amazement’
During the first session with nearly 1,000 priests on Wednesday, Scott Hahn offered a retreat meditation on the biblical account... Read more
Famous French priest Abbé Pierre accused of sexual assault and harassment
The famous French priest, who died in 2007, has now been accused of sexual assault and harassment by at least... Read more
Pro-life photojournalist Mark Story remembered as ‘true man of God’ after sudden death
The pro-life activist and photojournalist best known for his poignant pictures of the “D.C. five” died of a heart attack... Read more
Pro-life sidewalk counselors appeal to Supreme Court for stronger free speech protections
Coalition Life petitioned the Supreme Court this week to consider its lawsuit against the City of Carbondale, Illinois. Read more
Appeals court rejects Biden administration request to enforce ‘gender identity’ Title IX rules
The Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling that prevents the Department of Education from enforcing any part of... Read more
Pope Francis’ desire for Olympics is to foster world peace, which is ‘seriously threatened’
In a message addressed to Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris, Pope Francis expressed his fervent desire that the Olympic Games... Read more
Pro-life roundup: Trump says abortion ‘will never be a federal issue again’
In an interview this week former president Donald Trump reasserted his stance that abortion is exclusively a state issue and... Read more
‘There’s a better way’: Baltimore Archdiocese doubles gun buyback budget to $100,000
The archdiocese said last year that it obtained 360 guns using $50,000 in raised funds in what officials described as... Read more
Father Mike Schmitz preaches repentance at National Eucharistic Congress
The host of the popular “Bible in a Year” podcast called on the Catholics gathered in Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium... Read more
Bob Newhart, celebrated comedian and lifelong Catholic, dies at 94
The famous stand-up comic and actor said he went to Mass twice weekly and regularly thanked God for helping his... Read more
Bishop reminds vacationers: Only in God does the soul find rest
In a new pastoral letter Bishop Ginés García Beltrán of Getafe, Spain, points out that “rest is good and necessary.” Read more
Diocese of Buffalo welcomes Gianna Emanuela Molla for events honoring her mother
Gianna Emanuela Molla was in attendance when the eighth pregnancy outreach center named after her mother was opened July 11... Read more
Elon Musk moves companies from California, blasts law that hides gender transition from parents
The law prohibits school districts from adopting policies that require parental notification if a child begins to identify as a... Read more
Catholics from across country meet in Indiana for National Eucharistic Congress
Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston, Minnesota, called the congress “a moment of unity” for the Church in the United States. Read more
Florida warns abortion amendment might ‘negatively affect’ state’s economy
The state Financial Impact Estimating Conference approved a “financial impact” statement to be placed on the ballot alongside the abortion... Read more
Oklahoma orders school board to rescind Catholic charter contract after court ruling
St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School would have been the first religious charter school in the nation, but in... Read more
Ohio priest apologizes for destroying hard drive containing possible child porn
Father Barry Stechschulte said he wanted to “address” and “apologize for” his involvement in a controversy surrounding a priest accused... Read more
Vance seeks to reassure social conservatives about their role in Republican Party
Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance promised social conservatives they will continue to have “a seat at the table” in the Republican... Read more
World Day of Grandparents: Vatican grants plenary indulgence for visiting the elderly
Those who are grandparents or elderly themselves can also receive a plenary indulgence. Read more
