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White House condemns Nicaraguan dictatorship’s latest attacks against the Catholic Church
The Biden administration on Wednesday condemned Nicaraguan dictator Daniel Ortega’s attempts to discredit the Catholic Church. Read more
Why is June the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
Jesus appeared to Sister Margaret Mary Alacoque in 1673 and began revealing ways to venerate his Sacred Heart. Read more
Fort Worth Diocese: Vatican says bishop has authority over Carmelite monastery amid investigation
A May 31 diocesan statement said the Vatican appointed the bishop as “the pope’s representative in this matter.” Read more
Dodgers pitcher denounces team’s decision to honor anti-Catholic group: ‘God cannot be mocked’
A Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher became the latest MLB player to publicly condemn the Dodgers’ decision to honor an anti-Catholic... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of June
In a new video released by the Vatican, the pope asks how humans have the capacity to be so cruel... Read more
PHOTOS: Thousands gather in Times Square for eucharistic procession in New York City
Photojournalist Jeffrey Bruno captured scenes of what may have been the largest eucharistic procession ever to make its way through... Read more
MLB player condemns Dodgers’ decision to honor anti-Catholic group; team announces day for Christians
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced they will be hosting a “Christian Faith & Family Day” on July 30 amid growing... Read more
Two elderly pro-life activists beaten outside of Baltimore Planned Parenthood
According to witnesses cited in the police report, the unidentified suspect attacked a 73-year-old man and an 80-year-old man after... Read more
St. Louis Archdiocese reorganization will cut parishes from 178 to 134
The plan, called “All Things New,” closes 35 churches, merges their parishes into neighboring parishes, and merges 15 others into... Read more
State judge blocks South Carolina’s 6-week abortion ban
A South Carolina judge temporarily blocked the state’s recently passed six-week “heartbeat” abortion ban on May 26. Read more
Pope Francis elevates Las Vegas to a metropolitan archdiocese
The Vatican announced on May 30 that Bishop George Leo Thomas will be the first metropolitan archbishop of Las Vegas. Read more
Sister Wilhelmina’s body placed in glass case after solemn rosary procession
Thousands of pilgrims visited the Abbey of Our Lady of Ephesus outside Gower, Missouri, over the three-day Memorial Day weekend. Read more
Catholic ‘Shark Tank’: Startup founders pitch products with a purpose at SENT competition
Entrepreneurs with businesses grounded in their Catholic faith participated last month in a competition for a $5,000 cash prize. Read more
Post office in Kansas receives new name in honor of Father Emil J. Kapaun
A bill introduced by Rep. Tracey Mann of Kansas will recognize the Medal of Honor recipient whose cause for canonization... Read more
PHOTOS: Thousands visiting Sister Wilhelmina's body over holiday weekend
Up to 15,000 pilgrims expected on Sunday alone, county sheriff says. Read more
Everything you need to know about Pentecost
This weekend, the Church celebrates Pentecost, one of the most important feast days of the year that concludes the Easter... Read more
Here’s when Easter officially ends
Easter lasts for a total of 50 days, from Easter Sunday until the feast of Pentecost. Read more
Columbus Diocese to close 15 churches; bishop calls for stronger Catholic engagement
As part of a parish reorganization and merger plan, Bishop Earl K. Fernandes spoke of new possibilities for growth. Read more
Canadian police ask for public’s help in identifying man who set fire at cathedral
Police in Canada are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who allegedly set a fire and assaulted... Read more
Morticians mystified by Sister Wilhelmina’s body: ‘Something special going on there’
The local bishop, who has contacted Rome, says a “thorough investigation” is needed to answer “important questions.” Read more
