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Indianapolis Archdiocese investigates possible Eucharistic miracle
The Archdiocese of Indianapolis is currently investigating a possible Eucharistic miracle. Read more
Lent 2025: 7 answers to your questions about fasting and abstinence
To help Catholics live this special liturgical time and deepen their knowledge of the faith, here are answers to the... Read more
Baltimore Archdiocese lowers confirmation age ‘to deepen formation, reduce disaffiliation’
Amid growing disaffiliation from the Church, Catholic leaders across the country are striving to better catechize young people by lowering... Read more
DOJ: Former Catholic priest convicted of child sex abuse will be deported after sentence
Jorge Antonio Velez-Lopez pled guilty in 2021 of sexually abusing a minor for whom he had a temporary responsibility of... Read more
Supreme Court says Trump administration must pay out $2 billion in frozen foreign aid
The executive orders cover tens of millions of dollars promised to Catholic groups, including Catholic Relief Services and Catholic Charities... Read more
In joint session address, Trump urges Congress to continue fight against transgenderism
“I want Congress to pass a bill banning and criminalizing sex changes on children and forever ending the lie that... Read more
Trump’s guests at joint session of Congress to highlight gender ideology and crime
In Trump’s first address to Congress in his second term, the president will focus on the theme of “The Renewal... Read more
An IVF alternative for infertility that’s holistic and ethical
FEMM (Fertility Education and Medical Management) focuses on the root causes of women’s reproductive health issues, offering various kinds of... Read more
State Department cancels U.S. bishops’ contracts for refugee settlement
The USCCB was directed to “stop all work on the program[s] and not incur any new costs” and “cancel as... Read more
USCCB’s Broglio calls for ‘just peace’ in Ukraine in first-ever Lenten reflection
“We pray and hope that the United States, in concert with the wider international community, works with perseverance for a... Read more
Senate Democrats block bill that would ban men from women’s sports
Although a majority of senators backed the legislation on a 51-45 vote, the proposal failed to reach the necessary three-fifths... Read more
Tiny Jesus figurines left in U.S. Capitol following TikTok trend
One was found perched on a marble column in Statuary Hall, another was seen propped up on a pillar directly... Read more
Bishop Barron to attend Trump address to Congress as guest of Catholic lawmaker
The speech will mark Trump’s first address to Congress since taking office for his second term. Read more
Catholic schools surpass public schools in Nation’s Report Card
In the Nation’s Report Card, national scores for Catholic school students surpassed public school students for fourth- and eighth-grade mathematics... Read more
From heiress to saint: The radical life of St. Katharine Drexel
Throughout her life, St. Katharine Drexel’s chief motivation was to help more people to know and love Jesus in the... Read more
More gains for school choice across the country
Idaho has enacted a school choice bill that would allow parents to use public funds to send their kids to... Read more
5 Catholic resources to help you grow closer to Jesus this Lent
These five resources provide opportunities to grow in faith during the 40 days of Lent. Read more
Franciscan University opens center in Washington, D.C., for students
The Ward and Kathy Fitzgerald Franciscan University Homeland Mission (FUHM) officially opened Feb. 28 in Washington, D.C. Read more
States amend lawsuit against federal disability protections after outcry
A group of state attorneys general has walked back plans to push a judge to declare unconstitutional a key federal... Read more
Pope Francis health concerns top of mind at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
Speakers and attendees at the 2025 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast on Friday prayed for Pope Francis amid his ongoing ailments... Read more
