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Report finds over 400 cases of vandalism, other ‘hostile’ acts against churches in 2024
The Family Research Council documented more than 400 cases of “acts of hostility” against Catholic and other Christian churches in... Read more
22 attorneys general demand safety review of abortion drug mifepristone
In a letter obtained by Fox News Digital, the attorneys general urged HHS and the FDA to restore safeguards removed... Read more
Mary Rice Hasson receives Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice from Pope Leo XIV
“I’m truly humbled and grateful to receive this honor from Pope Leo XIV, who reminds us that faith lies at... Read more
Federal appeals court says Arkansas can ban transgender procedures for minors
The state has a “compelling interest” in “protecting the physical and psychological health of minors,” the Aug. 12 ruling from... Read more
Catholic University Press to publish Pope Leo XIV’s doctoral dissertation
Here’s a roundup of some of the latest Catholic education news. Read more
Baltimore to receive statue by Timothy Schmalz depicting Christ mourning a murder victim
The statue, made by Catholic artist Timothy Schmalz, is titled “Thou Shall Not Kill.” Read more
Syracuse’s bishop takes on extra job of parish priest for 3 churches
The Diocese of Syracuse, New York, announced on Aug. 9 that Bishop Douglas J. Lucia has taken on the additional... Read more
Mother Marie André: From CIA hopeful to cloistered Poor Clare abbess
Mother Marie André, a Poor Clare of Perpetual Adoration at the Our Lady of Solitude Monastery in Tonopah, Arizona, tells... Read more
First-ever RISE Awards recognizes innovative evangelization projects on college campuses
The Associates of St. John Bosco recently announced its first-ever winners of the RISE Awards for innovative college campus ministry... Read more
Father Mike Schmitz: Campus ministry is ‘best of both worlds’
While many know him for his popular podcasts, Father Mike Schmitz is first and foremost the chaplain at the Newman... Read more
Remembering St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Jewish convert and martyr
On Aug. 9 the Catholic Church remembers St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, also known as Edith Stein. Read more
Armenian and Azerbaijan presidents sign historic peace deal at White House
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
‘World’s oldest baby’ born through embryo adoption
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
Man guilty of assaulting elderly pro-life activists in Baltimore avoids jail time
Prosecutors had hoped to put Patrick Brice behind bars for 10 years. The Thomas More Society condemned the sentence as... Read more
Rubio welcomes new ‘American’ dynamic in papal relationship, lauds Vatican diplomacy
Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses his initial “almost surreal” interaction with Pope Leo XIV and the opening of a... Read more
Florida bishops call for novena to end death penalty after ninth execution sets record
The novena began Aug. 6 and concludes Aug. 14, the memorial of St. Maximilian Kolbe, a Catholic priest executed in... Read more
University of Nebraska apologizes for ‘drag Mass,’ investigates controversial performance
After outcry, the University of Nebraska has apologized for sanctioning a profane “drag” performance that mocked the Catholic Mass, promising... Read more
Rubio says Trump administration aims to fix religious worker visa backlog
“We’ll have a plan to fix it,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an Aug. 7 interview with Raymond... Read more
‘I did not authorize these’: Bishop slams 6-figure payouts after Vatican found no abuse
A U.S. Catholic bishop is sharply criticizing a large payout to his accusers even after the Holy See said it... Read more
Massachusetts mayor defends saint statues on public building, says critics are anti-Catholic
Critics of the planned statues of St. Michael and St. Florian say they impermissibly favor Catholicism over other religions. Read more
