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Today begins May, the month dedicated to our spiritual mother, the Virgin Mary
May will always be a special month, the month that the Church dedicates to the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of... Read more
Hispanic Eucharistic Convention leads thousands to renewed faith in the Real Presence
In an environment filled with joy and hope, thousands of people met at the Gaylord of the Rockies Convention Center... Read more
Orthodox rabbis in Jerusalem call on Jews to stand against spitting at Christians
Several posters and pamphlets appeared in the streets of the Old City calling on the public to avoid harassment toward... Read more
Supreme Court turns down porn group’s plea to block Texas age-verification law
The court denied a request from the Free Speech Coalition, which includes a porn trade association and several pornography creators,... Read more
Pope Francis: We need to ‘welcome God into our daily lives’ and pray for ‘real peace’
On Wednesday, Pope Francis addressed an international audience in the Paul VI Hall and reiterated the importance of faith in... Read more
Virginia Catholic bishops urge Gov. Youngkin to veto contraception mandate bills
Both Roman Catholic dioceses in Virginia are urging Gov. Glenn Youngkin to veto bills that would establish a “right to... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of May
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of May is for the formation of men and women religious and for... Read more
Kansas Legislature enacts four pro-life bills over governor’s vetoes
Supporters put together the necessary two-thirds majorities to override the vetoes of Gov. Laura Kelly, a Democrat who supports legal... Read more
The story behind the feast of St. Joseph the Worker
“There could not be a better protector to help you penetrate the spirit of the Gospel into your life,” Pope... Read more
Hong Kong criticizes U.S. bill to rename street in honor of imprisoned human rights defender
U.S. Reps. Chris Smith and Tom Suozzi proposed the bill last week to honor 75-year-old Jimmy Lai, who has been... Read more
Chaplains in public schools? Florida’s Catholic bishops ‘pleased’ by new law
Florida’s bishops are welcoming a new law that allows public schools in the state to have volunteer chaplains. Read more
Coast Guard chaplain reassigned after failure to report on sexual misconduct case
Capt. (Father) Daniel Mode, who remains a priest in good standing, has been reassigned to an “administrative position” in the... Read more
19-year-old Catholic woman dies attempting to flee Gaza with her mother
The tragic death of Lara Al-Sayegh highlights the suffering of Gaza’s dwindling Christian minority. Read more
Armed New York resident arrested in St. Peter’s in Rome was on ‘Most Wanted’ list
Moises Tejada, 54, is on the Most Wanted Fugitives list of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community... Read more
Bishops: New Biden HHS Obamacare rule advances ‘ideological view of sex’
The change means that any insurer or physician receiving federal financial assistance must cover or provide sex-reassignment surgeries and therapies. Read more
Pope Francis to Regnum Christi: May the Spirit help you to make ‘mystery of Christ’ present
On the occasion of its first general convention taking place in Rome this week, Pope Francis has addressed a message... Read more
Nebraska parish mobilizes to help neighbors after massive tornado
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elkhorn, Nebraska, a suburb northwest of Omaha, mobilized volunteers in recent days to coordinate donations. Read more
Game, set, God: French athlete trades championship title for abbey life
Ludovic Duée, captain of the Saint-Nazaire volleyball team and recently crowned French champion, shared a deeply personal decision with local... Read more
St. Pius V, safeguard of the faith
Preferring the peace of the cloister to public life, St. Pius V is remembered for ridding the Church of the... Read more
Former Anglican vicar becomes first bishop of UK ordinariate
The Vatican has announced a new leader of the ordinariate in Great Britain. Read more
