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Pope Leo makes surprise visit to children’s Christmas concert at Castel Gandolfo school
Pope Leo XIV enjoyed a special Christmas concert this week dedicated to him by students of the Paul VI Pontifical... Read more
Sacramental encounters will help people stay in Church, fulfill spiritual needs, apologist says
Encouraging participation in Mass and making the sacraments more accessible can deepen fulfillment among Catholics, experts say. Read more
Trump eases marijuana regulations amid industry backing, Catholic concerns
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to ease federal marijuana regulations. Read more
Advocates push EPA to include abortion drugs on list of drinking water contaminants
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
European Parliament backs abortion fund resolution amid Catholic criticism
The European Parliament voted Dec. 17 in favor of a resolution supporting the creation of a new fund intended to... Read more
HHS announces actions to restrict ‘sex-rejecting procedures’ on minors
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed regulations today that would seek to end “sex-rejecting procedures.” Read more
Federal court allows Michigan therapists to counsel children claiming to be opposite sex
Counselors and therapists in Michigan will be allowed to treat children who believe themselves to be the opposite sex, striking... Read more
Countdown to the closing of the jubilee: When, who will close the Holy Doors in Rome?
Just a few weeks remain until the closing of the holy year, which was inaugurated by Pope Francis on Dec.... Read more
UPDATE: New York’s new archbishop-designate vows to ‘serve faithfully’ while remaining a Cubs fan
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Ronald Hicks of the Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, as the next archbishop of New... Read more
Dublin Archdiocese dispels doubts, concerns about its financial position
Following a report in one of Ireland’s mainstream media publications, the Archdiocese of Dublin has moved to clarify questions raised... Read more
Pentagon chief announces reforms to U.S. military’s Chaplain Corps
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that he has issued a directive aimed at reforming the military’s Chaplain Corps. Read more
First painting in Rome of Our Lady of Guadalupe preserved in fourth-century church
The Church of St. Vitale is the oldest Christian church still standing in the center of Rome and contains the... Read more
Catholic bishops speak out as New York governor pledges to sign into law assisted suicide
The assisted suicide bill New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign allows doctors to give terminally ill patients drugs to... Read more
Colombian law recognizes historical importance of church dedicated to Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Colombian Senate passed a law on Dec. 15 that recognizes the historical, religious, and cultural value of the Church... Read more
Catholic leaders back pregnancy centers, doctors in federal suit over abortion referrals
The lawsuit challenges a 2016 Illinois rule that requires health care providers who refuse to perform abortions to refer women... Read more
Bangladesh Catholics face Christmas under military guard after church attacks
Bangladesh Catholics face Christmas under military guard after bomb attacks on St. Mary’s Cathedral and Catholic schools in Dhaka. Read more
Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Ramón Bejarano to lead Monterey Diocese
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Ramón Bejarano, currently auxiliary bishop of San Diego, as the next bishop of Monterey... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to appoint next archbishop of New York
Bishop Ronald Hicks, 58, will succeed Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who has led New York, the second-largest U.S. archdiocese by population... Read more
Uganda army confirms arrest of priest over alleged state security threats
According to a statement, Father Deusdedit Ssekabira was arrested in connection with what the military says is “involvement in violent... Read more
At abortion facilities across the nation, carolers bring tidings of life
As Christmas Day approaches, nearly 100 caroling groups across the U.S. are gathering at various abortion facilities to sing Christmas... Read more
