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American Catholic bishops award $10.5 million in grants from special collection money
The grants assist people throughout the world with disaster relief, ministry, pastoral projects, evangelization, and children's programs, among other needs. Read more
GOP vice presidential pick J.D. Vance on why he became Catholic
GOP vice presidential pick J.D. Vance says he “needed grace” and “needed to become a Catholic.” Read more
Possible Biden effort to reform Supreme Court, add term limits draws concern from the right
The president disclosed his plans for major reform during a Zoom call with the Congressional Progressive Caucus, according to sources. Read more
The faith and witness of a young athlete who died running a half marathon
In a July 14 statement, the Mexico City Sports Institute reported that a man died after fainting near the Angel... Read more
Syro-Malabar Church in India initiates plan to resolve bitter liturgical feud
“The Holy Qurbana [Mass] should not be the reason for division in the Church,” Father Antony Vadakkekara, Church spokesperson, told... Read more
Crusader treasure unveiled: Medieval altar found in Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulcher
The groundbreaking discovery sheds new light on Crusader history, medieval Christian art, and the enduring significance of one of Christianity’s... Read more
California parents sue governor over law banning notification of student gender identity
Nine parents, with the legal aid of the Texas-based nonprofit Liberty Justice Center, on Tuesday filed Chino Valley Unified School... Read more
Former Louisiana priest arrested on child pornography charges
Father Anthony Odiong was arrested for possession of child pornography in Florida, with the suspect also accused of multiple other... Read more
5 things you shouldn’t miss at the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress
The congress will have opportunities for attendees to take part in Eucharistic adoration, confession, liturgies, musical performances, and more. Read more
Anti-death penalty activists celebrate 200th death row exoneree: ‘Undoubtedly optimistic’
Catholic Mobilizing Network said in a press release that California prisoner Larry Roberts had become “the 200th death row exoneration... Read more
Listen to the musicians performing at the National Eucharistic Congress
As part of the celebrations, participants will take part in large-scale Revival Sessions, the capstone of each day of the... Read more
From cancer to healing: A pilgrim’s journey to the National Eucharistic Congress
Christina Wheatley is one of the 50,000-some pilgrims expected to attend the congress taking place from July 17–21 in Indianapolis. Read more
Republicans demand answers after leaked Army briefing labels pro-lifers ‘terrorists’
“The American people deserve to be assured that these slides truly do not reflect the Army’s views,” said one letter,... Read more
Take down his art or not: Who is alleged serial abuser Father Marko Rupnik?
Father Marko Ivan Rupnik is a former Jesuit priest whose artwork decorates Catholic churches, chapels, and shrines around the world. Read more
‘Letter from the Americas’ urges Pope Francis to stop Latin Mass bans
Published on Monday, the letter calls the Latin Mass a “magnificent achievement of civilization” and “part of the common cultural... Read more
Catholic counselors sue Michigan over therapy restrictions for trans-identifying kids
The Michigan law, HB 4616, directs that mental health professionals “shall not engage in conversion therapy with a minor.” Read more
Appeals court refuses to reinstate Oklahoma federal grants in abortion referral dispute
The state in November filed a lawsuit against the HHS after the Biden administration suspended “millions of dollars” in Title... Read more
Top Catholic app reportedly removed from app store in China
Alex Jones, Hallow’s founder, posted on social media Monday afternoon that the app “just got kicked out of the App... Read more
Suspect charged with felony hate crime after beheading statue of Jesus at New York parish
This incident is one of numerous acts of vandalism against Catholic churches and other faith organizations in recent months and... Read more
Former Secret Service agent: Attack on Trump shows ‘It’s a very dangerous world’
“I assure you, every vulnerability was known, and there were mitigative measures put in place,” said Paul Eckloff, a 23-year... Read more
