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Young men reaffirm faith and friendship in Church-sponsored building project
Until March 31, the Diocese of Gallup, New Mexico, is accepting applications for the 2025 St. Kateri Rosary Walk internship... Read more
UK pro-life campaigners press ahead with prayer vigils as court verdict looms
Pro-life campaigners in the U.K. are pressing ahead with 40 Days for Life vigils as a court verdict looms for... Read more
South Dakota governor signs bill to keep men out of girls’ locker rooms, restrooms
“South Dakota is a place where common sense values remain common, and these bills reinforce that fact,” South Dakota Gov.... Read more
Swiss bishop issues call on podcast for ordination of women
Here are some of the major stories about the Catholic Church from around the world that you may have missed... Read more
Worldwide Catholic population hits 1.4 billion
Two reports prepared by the Vatican’s Central Office for Church Statistics reveal a notable growth of the Catholic population worldwide... Read more
Human embryos aren’t property, Virginia judge rules
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
Idaho governor signs bill to protect religious, conscience rights of doctors and nurses
The new law establishes that Idaho recognizes “that the right of conscience is a fundamental and inalienable right.” Read more
Bill banning men from women’s showers, spaces in jails signed into law in Mississippi
The legislation prohibits men who self-identify as transgender women from accessing women’s changing rooms, restrooms, showers, sleeping quarters, and other... Read more
U.S. bishops respond to Trump executive order designed to eliminate Department of Education
“Parents are the primary educators of their children and should have the freedom and resources to choose an educational setting... Read more
In federal suit, Illinois diocese says state ‘human rights’ law violates religious freedom
The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is arguing in federal court that a state “human rights” law is infringing upon... Read more
Experts champion Catholic Church’s role to promote child safety in AI sphere
The Vatican is collaborating with tech leaders and others to fight the sexual abuse and exploitation of children in the... Read more
Kansas City archbishop settles lawsuit against Satanist group over alleged stolen Eucharist
Archbishop Joseph Naumann had on March 14 filed a lawsuit in Leavenworth County District Court seeking an order to secure... Read more
World Down Syndrome Day: How the Church works to reach Catholics with disabilities
March 21 marks World Down Syndrome Day — a global awareness day recognized by the United Nations to advocate for... Read more
World Down Syndrome Day: Remembering the doctor who discovered the cause of Down syndrome
On World Down Syndrome Day, March 21, we remember Dr. Jérôme Lejeune, a Catholic doctor on his way to sainthood. Read more
Catholic perspectives set to weigh in at upcoming natalism conference
The problem of below-replacement fertility rates across the globe and possible solutions to reverse the trend will be the subject... Read more
How the McDonald’s Filet-o-Fish became a Lenten tradition in the U.S.
Known primarily for its burgers and chicken nuggets, the restaurant’s “Filet-o-Fish” sandwich is also a classic mainstay on its menu. Read more
20 years later: Terri Schiavo’s impact on the right-to-life movement
It’s been 20 years since Terri Schiavo’s feeding tube was removed, initiating the process of dehydration and starvation that would... Read more
Dome of St. Peter’s will debut new lighting for Easter
According to Vatican News, the new state-of-the-art lighting will ensure more intense and well-distributed light that “will further enhance the... Read more
Planned Parenthood shutters only facility in Manhattan after decades of pro-life prayers
The location is one where New York pro-life Catholics have frequently prayed outside. Read more
Assisted suicide is false charity with alarming consequences, bishop warns
“Assisted suicide is a false charity” with alarming consequences that must be rejected, said Bishop David Malloy of Rockford, Illinois. Read more
