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Pope Francis revisits ‘very painful’ Jesuit abductions in 1970s Argentina
A question about Budapest-born Father Jálics came during the first Jesuit pope’s apostolic visit to Hungary. Read more
New York Archdiocese: We’re investigating ‘God is trans’ exhibit at Catholic parish
The exhibit “maps the queer spiritual journey” and claims that “there is no devil.” Read more
Trump and pro-life leaders meet after controversy over his abortion stance
Key pro-life leaders emerged from a meeting with former president Donald Trump praising him for his anti-abortion stance. Read more
Does the Navy endorse drag shows? Tik Tok video has lawmakers demanding answers
The Navy’s decision to enlist a TikTok drag queen influencer as a digital ambassador has some lawmakers and others questioning... Read more
U.S. bishops condemn ‘Secure the Border Act of 2023’
Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso issued an open letter to Congress on May 5, strongly condemning the Secure the... Read more
New Maryland law expands Medicaid coverage to include transgender procedures on kids
Republicans in Maryland are criticizing Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Wes Moore for approving the expanded legislation. Read more
Catholic bishops respond to Texas tragedies that left 16 dead, including group of migrants
The victims of the incident at the border were Venezuelan migrants who were waiting for a bus after spending the... Read more
Harrison Butker offers grads some ‘hard truths’ about family, faith, and cancel culture
Butker told the students that their hard work might land them a very successful career, but that would not be... Read more
Former Google scientist warns about the dangers of artificial intelligence
A leading artificial intelligence researcher some call the “godfather” of AI says the technology is developing at a “scary” rate. Read more
These Catholic college students dumped their smartphones for the year. Here’s what happened
Three students from Franciscan University of Steubenville share what it was like to participate in the Unplugged Scholarship this academic... Read more
U.S. ambassador to the Holy See talks about the role of faith in politics
Joe Donnelly recently sat down with Colm Flynn of EWTN News In Depth. Read more
Young podcaster emulates media priest Father Mike Schmitz with ‘Kid’s Bible in a Year’
Teddy Howell, 9, is the creator of a new podcast, launched March 12, that helps kids encounter the Lord in... Read more
Mother’s Day gifts from small mom-run Catholic businesses
Our gift guide of products from Catholic shops owned by moms can help you find a special way to honor... Read more
UPDATE: Feds back off demand that Catholic hospital extinguish chapel candle
Federal government regulators backed off their demands that a Catholic hospital extinguish its chapel candle. Read more
A guide to the Christian — and Catholic — symbolism in King Charles III’s coronation
As the new monarch of England is crowned, the ceremony’s many symbols and traditions are rooted in history. Read more
Film about freedom activist Jimmy Lai surpasses 1 million YouTube views in under 2 weeks
“The Hong Konger” tells the story of the pro-democracy media billionaire who chose to publicly oppose China’s crackdown on the... Read more
Judge orders PA district to allow After School Satan Club to meet on school grounds
The preliminary injunction remains in effect until The Satanic Temple’s ACLU-backed lawsuit can be decided in court. Read more
Hartford Archdiocese asks Vatican to investigate possible eucharistic miracle
The archdiocese is appealing to the Vatican for guidance on how to proceed with its investigation of a possible eucharistic... Read more
EU Parliament criticized for displaying ‘vulgar’ depictions of Jesus and apostles
An art exhibit at the European Union’s Parliament building in Brussels, Belgium, has prompted criticism from conservative politicians in Italy. Read more
Archbishop Coakley: Respond with love to those with gender dysphoria without compromising truth
Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City in an interview this week called for responding to those experiencing gender dysphoria with... Read more
