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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
‘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
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
Pennsylvania bishop on Trump assassination attempt: ‘Pray for each other’
Bishop David Zubik of Pittsburgh said the violence is a cause for personal examinations of conscience, noting that the event... Read more
12 keys to using the brown scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The Blessed Mother is said to have given the scapular to St. Simon Stock on July 16, 1251. Read more
Polish lawmakers narrowly defeat effort to decriminalize abortion assistance
Under current law, women do not face criminal penalties for seeking or receiving an illegal abortion. Read more
Donald Trump names Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as running mate
The former president made the announcement days after surviving an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally. Read more
New Jersey man locates $40,000 in ‘unclaimed funds’ for diocese, parishes
Philip Britton, who lives in the western part of the state in the township of Pennsville, was searching the website... Read more
National Eucharistic Congress to draw more than 50,000 to Indianapolis
The five-day congress will be the first National Eucharistic Congress held in the United States since World War II. Read more
Is Catholicism dying out among U.S. Hispanics? Latino Catholics weigh in
The future of the Hispanic Catholic Church in the United States is being called into question as reports indicate Latinos,... Read more
Devout Christian dad killed in Trump assassination attempt was ‘the very best of us’
Corey Comparatore died shielding his family during the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. Read more
World leaders unite in support of democracy after attack on Trump; shooter identified
The FBI has identified the Trump rally shooter as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Read more
