Articles by Kate Quiñones
Villanova University Mass interrupted by ‘active shooter’ hoax
Aug 21, 2025 / 19:07 pmVillanova University confirmed Thursday that reports of an active shooter on campus that interrupted an opening Mass for new students and their families was a “cruel hoax.”
Hundreds nominated for priesthood in Denver ‘Called by Name’ campaign
Aug 18, 2025 / 06:00 amThe Called By Name campaign, which launched in May in the Archdiocese of Denver, has resulted in 900 names of young men submitted “who might make good priests.”
Catholic bioethics expert on AI: ‘It’s not too late to put the genie back in the bottle’
Aug 16, 2025 / 07:00 am“We’re undergoing [a] technological change that is going to totally transform the culture,” moral theologian Charles Camosy said. “How do we respond?”
Costco won’t sell abortion pill at pharmacy locations
Aug 15, 2025 / 14:33 pmHere is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
Virginia governor investigates reports of public schools arranging abortions for minors
Aug 14, 2025 / 16:57 pmVirginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is investigating reports that a public school facilitated and funded abortions for minors without informing the parents.
‘World’s oldest baby’ born through embryo adoption
Aug 8, 2025 / 16:23 pmHere is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
More than inclusion: How Catholics are renewing disability ministry
Aug 7, 2025 / 16:19 pmAbout 200 Catholic ministers, leaders, and laypeople have gathered in Salt Lake City for the National Catholic Disability Ministry Conference from Aug. 7–9.
‘Incomparably rich’ teaching program launches amid Catholic education revival
Aug 3, 2025 / 06:00 amTeachers for Christ is a two-year program that centers on spiritual formation alongside theological studies and practical application.
Texas man files lawsuit against abortionist who sent abortion drugs across state lines
Aug 1, 2025 / 11:45 amHere is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
Federal Trade Commission launches inquiry into harm of ‘gender-affirming care’ for minors
Jul 31, 2025 / 16:35 pmThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission is investigating potential “unfair or deceptive trade practices” regarding transgender surgeries and drugs.
16 state attorneys general oppose abortion shield laws in joint letter
Jul 31, 2025 / 09:00 amState attorneys general across the country wrote a letter to Congress opposing “abortion shield laws” that enable abortionists to bypass pro-life state laws.
Catholic bishops to join pilgrimage of peace to Japan on anniversary of atomic bombings
Jul 29, 2025 / 15:29 pmCardinal Blase Cupich, Cardinal Robert McElroy, Archbishop Paul Etienne, and Archbishop John C. Wester will be part of the pilgrimage.
Vatican communication office urges 2-state solution as France backs Palestinian statehood
Jul 28, 2025 / 18:34 pmThe editorial manager for the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, Andrea Tornielli, called for a “two-state solution” and recognition of Palestine as a state.
World’s youngest premature baby celebrates his first birthday against all odds
Jul 28, 2025 / 16:33 pmThe world’s youngest premature baby, Nash Keen, who was born more than four months early, celebrated his first birthday this month.
Amid deportations, Catholic clergy rally for immigrants
Jul 19, 2025 / 10:45 amIn Detroit, one Catholic priest took a unique approach — delivering a letter to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
California couple with 21 kids from surrogate mothers charged with neglect, endangerment
Jul 18, 2025 / 15:00 pmHere is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
8 things to know about the only Catholic parish in Gaza
Jul 18, 2025 / 04:10 amAmid the ongoing war in Gaza, the Holy Family Church has been a refuge for Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Here are eight things to know about the parish.
Small business agency launches ‘Center for Faith,’ ends ban on relief for faith groups
Jul 16, 2025 / 16:35 pmThe U.S. Small Business Administration is opening a “Center for Faith” and eliminating a regulation that banned faith-based groups from receiving disaster loans.
Damascus summer camps celebrate 25 years of bringing youth to Christ
Jul 13, 2025 / 06:00 amNow celebrating its 25th anniversary, Damascus summer camps has grown from 63 campers in a parish-based effort to 7,000 campers across multiple locations.
Studies dispute pro-abortion claims about maternal health and ‘OB-GYN exodus’
Jul 10, 2025 / 17:10 pmHere is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.