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Zachary Liberto, 30, was arrested March 22, 2025, and charged with commissioning an act of terrorism for allegedly sending an email to a member of the staff at St. Louis Catholic Church in Memphis, Tennessee, expressing his intent to “butcher” Catholics with a machete.

Memphis police arrest man accused of threatening to ‘butcher’ Catholics with machete

Mar 25, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

Zachary Liberto, who lives in Memphis, was charged with commissioning an act of terrorism for allegedly sending the email to... Read more

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Catholic nurse practitioner reaches settlement with CVS in religious discrimination suit

Mar 25, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Gudrun Kristofersdottir initially filed a lawsuit in 2024 following her termination from a Florida CVS MinuteClinic after she refused to... Read more

Bishop Mark Seitz speaks at a rally for immigrants and refugees at the Diocese of El Paso, Texas, on Monday, March 24, 2025.

South Texas diocese hosts vigil march in solidarity with migrants and refugees

Mar 25, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The event fell on the 45th anniversary of the killing of St. Oscar Romero, an El Salvadoran bishop who was... Read more

A poster of “polysexual” flags is displayed at Upper Elementary School in North Hanover Township, New Jersey, and is plaintiff Angela Reading’s exhibit attached to the complaint of a now-federal lawsuit.

New Jersey mom sues Homeland Security, TSA for ‘threat-tagging’ over Facebook post

Mar 25, 2025

By Matt McDonald

Angela Reading’s lawsuit names the Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration among the defendants. Read more

“Let this cross guide you as it once guided Constantine,” said Archbishop Elpidophoros of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America upon presenting President Trump with a holy cross at the White House on March 24, 2025.

Greek Orthodox archbishop praises Trump for Middle East Christian support, gives him cross

Mar 25, 2025

By María J. Moriarty

Using Emperor Constantine’s famous vision of the cross, Archbishop Elpidophoros presented Trump with a holy cross, calling it a symbol... Read more

Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, co-chair of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, speaks during a presentation of the Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act, which protects pregnancy care facilities, at a March 24, 2025, press conference in the U.S. Capitol.

Lawmakers unveil legislation to protect pregnancy care centers across the country

Mar 25, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

The Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act of 2025 aims to “prohibit discrimination against entities that do not participate in abortion,”... Read more

A Chase bank building in Wilmington, Delaware.

CNA explains: What is ‘debanking’ and how does it affect Catholics?

Mar 25, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Critics have claimed that the practice of “debanking” is used by banks to antagonize certain groups, including conservatives and other... Read more

Cardinal Robert McElroy speaks at the conference “Catholic Social Teaching and Work with Migrants and Refugees at a Time of Uncertainty” on March 24, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

Cardinal McElroy talks immigration in first public appearance since DC installation

Mar 25, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Appealing to the teachings of Pope Francis, Cardinal Robert McElroy centered his remarks on the parable of the good Samaritan.  Read more

The Annunciation by Fra Angelico.

8 things to know and share about the Annunciation

Mar 25, 2025

By Jimmy Akin

The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary to announce the incarnation of Christ. Here are eight things to know and share... Read more

Eucharistic hosts.

Indianapolis Archdiocese: Lab results indicate discolored host was ‘not miraculous’

Mar 24, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Last month, a social media post drew attention to what the post called a “‘potential’ Eucharistic miracle” after a parish... Read more

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Woman sues abortionist for leaving remnants of unborn child inside her after abortion

Mar 24, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

A woman is suing an abortionist for allegedly leaving more than half of her unborn child inside her after an... Read more

St. Mary's School in Fredericksburg, Texas.

Texas ‘school choice’ legislation could trigger influx of students to Catholic schools

Mar 24, 2025

By María J. Moriarty

The measure would create education savings accounts (ESAs) of about $10,893 per student and allow home schooling families to collect... Read more

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New ‘game changer’ health care bill would make health sharing payments tax deductible

Mar 24, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

If passed, the Health Care Sharing Ministry Tax Parity Act would designate health sharing payments as tax deductable. Read more

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy in a March 20, 2025, interview on “The World Over with Raymond Arroyo” shares how his family and Catholic faith have sustained him during his extraordinarily intense first months as U.S. Secretary of Transportation.

Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy reflects on first months of tenure and his faith

Mar 22, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Sean Duffy shared how his family and his Catholic faith have sustained him during his extraordinarily intense first months as... Read more

Genuflection before the Blessed Sacrament.

Cardinal Dolan explains why Catholics genuflect in church

Mar 22, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the archbishop of New York, explained one of the expressions of reverence Catholics make in church —... Read more

A previous class of St. Kateri Rosary Walk interns.

Young men reaffirm faith and friendship in Church-sponsored building project

Mar 22, 2025

By Martin Barillas

Until March 31, the Diocese of Gallup, New Mexico, is accepting applications for the 2025 St. Kateri Rosary Walk internship... Read more

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden.

South Dakota governor signs bill to keep men out of girls’ locker rooms, restrooms

Mar 21, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

“South Dakota is a place where common sense values remain common, and these bills reinforce that fact,” South Dakota Gov.... Read more

Bishop Markus Büchel of the Diocese of St. Gallen in Switzerland.

Swiss bishop issues call on podcast for ordination of women

Mar 21, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Here are some of the major stories about the Catholic Church from around the world that you may have missed... Read more

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Human embryos aren’t property, Virginia judge rules

Mar 21, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more

Idaho Capitol in Boise.

Idaho governor signs bill to protect religious, conscience rights of doctors and nurses

Mar 21, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The new law establishes that Idaho recognizes “that the right of conscience is a fundamental and inalienable right.” Read more