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Crippling priest shortage leads to restructuring of Grand Rapids Diocese
The Diocese of Grand Rapids, Michigan, has had just one ordination to the priesthood in the last two years and... Read more
U.S. Catholic bishops: Church will not endorse political candidates despite IRS shift
USCCB Director of Public Affairs Chieko Noguchi released a statement to announce that the Church will not endorse political candidates,... Read more
Florida bishop: No problem with removing criminals, but ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is troubling
“Decency requires that we remember individuals being detained are fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters of distressed relatives,” Venice Bishop... Read more
Court agreement limits Virginia’s enforcement of ‘conversion therapy’ ban for minors
The Founding Freedoms Law Center, which represented two Christian counselors in court, called the agreement a “major victory." Read more
Seven Weeks Coffee hits milestone in donations given to pro-life organizations
Seven Weeks Coffee, an American, pro-life coffee brand, announced July 7 that it has now donated $1 million to pro-life... Read more
Faith communities hold memorial services for flood victims in Texas
The church and school communities of the Texas Hill Country flood victims are rallying in support of the families with... Read more
Judge says government must keep funding Planned Parenthood in spite of Medicaid cutoff
The court order partially halts a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that would have cut off Medicaid... Read more
IRS ends 70-year gag rule, says churches can now endorse political candidates
The IRS this week backed off a decades-old rule that churches and other nonprofits can openly endorse political candidates without... Read more
‘Humility marches’ offer alternative to ‘pride’ parades in Philippines
Catholic groups including the Missionary Families of Christ, Singles for Christ, and Youth for Christ joined efforts to promote and... Read more
2 Midwest Catholic universities merge, set sights on preserving Catholic identity
Iowa’s St. Ambrose University in Davenport and Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids are merging in the hopes of making... Read more
How a teenage boy became a ‘ninja fighting hunger’
Austin Baron, a Notre Dame student and the founder of Knot Perfect, is using his participation on NBC’s “American Ninja... Read more
Report details killings, discrimination against religious minorities in post-Assad Syria
Allies of the new Syrian government and other non-state actors have continued violence and discrimination against Christians and others, according... Read more
Catholic leaders, government officials offer condolences and support to Texas flood victims
Catholic leaders and government officials continued to issue statements of solidarity and support to victims of the catastrophic flash flooding... Read more
2 sisters, Catholic school students, lost in Texas flood remembered for faith and kindness
Two sisters who attended St. Rita Catholic School in Dallas were among the victims of the Texas Hill Country flash... Read more
EWTN launches new series on Catholic homesteading
“On Good Soil” offers a fresh perspective on connecting with others and the land God created. Read more
Catholics mobilize aid after historic flash floods devastate Texas Hill Country
“At this time it is unknown how many have been affected by rising water levels along rivers and creeks,” the... Read more
New campaign launches to protect Catholics from online scams and fraud
“Protecting the Faithful” aims to shield Catholics and parishes from scammer tactics. Read more
Bishop Barron urges court to strike down Washington law that targets seal of confession
Bishop Robert Barron on July 4 urged a federal court to strike down a Washington state law that would force... Read more
Andrea Picciotti-Bayer named religious freedom award winner
The Religious Freedom Impact Award honors leaders who demonstrate “consistent, effective, and innovative leadership in advancing religious freedom.” Read more
Pope appoints Pizzaballa and Mathieu to Vatican’s interreligious dialogue office
Here’s a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
