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Ohio Catholic hospital resolves First Amendment dispute over ‘body cavity’ search
The suit had alleged that police brought a “detainee” to the hospital’s ER and requested doctors “perform a body cavity... Read more
Catholic university in Miami plans major expansion to fill Florida’s nursing gap
St. Thomas University in Miami, with a 100% nursing exam pass rate, aims to train 2,000 nurses by 2026. Read more
John Paul II’s biographer says late pope is a model for Catholics in fighting antisemitism
Speaking at a conference on Monday, George Weigel reflected on John Paul II’s “distinctly personal” relationship with the Jewish people. Read more
Catholic businesspeople transforming culture: Legatus
With nearly 90 chapters across the U.S., Legatus aims to empower Catholic business leaders to become what St. Paul coined... Read more
Kansas governor says ‘black mass’ must take place outside state capitol building
The organizer of the group planning the “black mass” has been telephoning the Kansas Catholic Conference to boast of his... Read more
Trump NIH director nominee calls for ethical alternatives to aborted fetal tissue research
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya said he would seek ethical alternatives to using medical research based on cell lines taken from fetal... Read more
Federal judge orders Trump administration to pay foreign aid contracts for finished work
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to make foreign aid payments to nongovernmental organizations for completed work. Read more
Catholic democracy advocate Jimmy Lai ‘fighting for his beliefs’ during long trial
Jimmy Lai, the founder of the pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily and a human rights activist, has been on trial since... Read more
Families of Israeli hostages met with Catholic support during D.C. visit
An intimate group of about 20 people attended the panel, including several representatives of the Philos Project, a multi-denominational Christian... Read more
Senators press small business agency on Planned Parenthood’s ‘unlawful’ use of COVID funds
Sens. Rand Paul and Joni Ernst sent a letter requesting documents and records related to Planned Parenthood’s receipt of Paycheck... Read more
Cardinal McElroy stresses hope, mercy, human dignity as new Washington archbishop
“Mercy and compassion must be our first impulse when confronted with sin and human failure,” Cardinal Robert McElroy said at... Read more
Bishops call for ‘vital’ donations to Catholic Relief Services after federal aid freeze
Catholic Relief Services has been scrambling for funding since the Trump administration in January ordered major cuts to foreign aid... Read more
2 more Catholic Charities agencies announce layoffs due to funding freeze
The Trump administration's funding freeze has led to a freeze on federal funding for Catholic Charities programs across the United... Read more
PHOTOS: Remembering moments of grace and mercy when the COVID pandemic shut the world down
On the fifth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns around the world, CNA takes a look at some of... Read more
Supreme Court will hear case challenging Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for minors
The lawsuit asserts that the law constitutes viewpoint discrimination because it prohibits therapy that is rooted in “a religious viewpoint.” Read more
Indian state could introduce the death penalty for religious conversions
Madhya Pradesh’s anti-conversion law had already since 2021 resulted in sentences of 10 years in jail for violators. Read more
Wyoming governor signs bill to bolster religious freedom protections
With the adoption of this law, Wyoming becomes the 29th state to enact these protections at the state level. Read more
Gavin Newsom calls males playing in female sports ‘deeply unfair’
On his new podcast “This Is Gavin Newsom” on Thursday, the California governor said Democrats should make room for pro-lifers. Read more
Catholic Sisters Week 2025 kicks off, celebrating religious sisters around the world
The annual celebration of Catholic Sisters Week is observed March 8–14 to honor the women who have taken religious vows... Read more
The California nuns who raise dogs, make cheese, and pray always
The Norbertine Canonesses of Bethlehem Priory of St. Joseph were established almost 30 years ago and live their religious life... Read more
