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A member of The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence marches with LGBTQ+ activists during the Los Angeles LGBT Center's "Drag March LA: The March on Santa Monica Boulevard," in West Hollywood, California, on Easter Sunday April 9, 2023.

LA Dodgers reverse course, will honor anti-Catholic drag group at Pride Night game

May 23, 2023

By Shannon Mullen

“A full apology and explanation was given to us by the Dodgers staff which we accept,” the Sisters of Perpetual... Read more

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Massachusetts panel says child abuse laws should protect transgender kids from parents

May 22, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

A state agency is asking for a review of child abuse laws to ensure they apply to parents who won’t... Read more

A pilgrim venerates the incorrupt body of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, OSB, on May 20, 2023. Lancaster was recently exhumed in Gower, Missouri.

A miracle in Missouri? Body of Benedictine Sisters’ foundress thought to be incorrupt

May 22, 2023

By Kelsey Wicks

Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, OSB, foundress of the Benedictine Sisters of Mary, Queen of the Apostles, died at age 95 on... Read more

Katie, a student at the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota, eats with her baby, Lucia, on her lap in the company of fellow students. Katie is among the first students to benefit from a new initiative at the Catholic college called the St. Teresa of Calcutta Community for Mothers, which provides free babysitting and other material support for young mothers on campus.

Moms on campus: How are Catholic colleges helping students facing unexpected pregnancies?

May 21, 2023

By Lauretta Brown, Shannon Mullen

Spurred by last year’s reversal of Roe v. Wade, Catholic colleges are devoting more resources to support young moms, a... Read more

The Christ in Death statue after restoration on display at the Cathedral of St. Mary in Fargo, North Dakota.

Grandmother, grandchildren work to restore Fargo cathedral statue destroyed by vandal

May 20, 2023

By Paul Braun / New Earth

Artist Marilyn Loegering is no stranger to difficult projects, but even she was shocked at what she saw in late... Read more

Young boy reads from Renewed book series by Ascension Press

This Catholic group supports church leaders, parents to catechize children with disabilities

May 20, 2023

By Zoe Romanowsky

As autism rates continue to increase, the National Catholic Partnership on Disability seeks to support Catholic leaders, catechists, publishers, and... Read more

The Vatican has withdrawn a commemorative stamp for the 2023 World Youth Day.

Vatican withdraws World Youth Day 2023 stamp after criticism in Portugal

May 19, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

The stamp’s design drew negative comments because it “recalls a colonial past very distant from Pope Francis’ message of universal... Read more

Bishop Michael Olson.

Carmelite nuns sue Fort Worth bishop over ‘grave misconduct’ in investigation of mother superior

May 19, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Nuns from an Arlington, Texas, monastery are suing the Diocese of Fort Worth and the bishop for alleged violations of... Read more

A drag performer dresses up as a Catholic religious sister and dances provocatively on stage while wearing a gay pride flag.

Students protesting annual drag show at Catholic university threatened with violence

May 19, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

A group of students protesting an annual drag show at Loyola University Chicago said a group of counterprotesters destroyed their... Read more

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Pentecost Novena: Here’s how to pray the first novena

May 19, 2023

By Katie Yoder

The first novena ever prayed is the Novena to the Holy Spirit. This year, it begins on Friday, May 19,... Read more

Map of the four routes that will make up the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in summer 2024.

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage announced with four major routes: Here’s how to join

May 18, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

The pilgrimage will consist of four cross-country eucharistic processions, collectively traversing the entire continental U.S. during the summer of 2024. Read more

After receiving criticism a Manhattan Catholic church has changed the name of an art display from the title “God is Trans: A Queer Spiritual Journey” to “A Queer Spiritual Journey.”

‘God is trans’ exhibit at New York Catholic church gets new name, and it’s ‘queer’

May 18, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Following concerns expressed by the Archdiocese of New York, a Manhattan Catholic church has changed the name of an art... Read more

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Catholic bishops, educators ask regulators to reject transgender sports rule

May 18, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The proposed rule would amend the current regulations set by Title IX to restructure how schools must address transgender issues... Read more

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Study: Most American corporations receive failing grades in religious freedom, free speech

May 18, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

A report that reviewed the policies of 75 major American corporations found rampant disregard for religious freedom and free speech. Read more

Actor, director, screenwriter, and producer Emilio Estevez talks with Raymond Arroyo in a May 11, 2023, interview on “The World Over with Raymond Arroyo.”

Missed the rerelease of Emilio Estevez’s ‘The Way’? There’s still a chance to see it

May 18, 2023

By Tina Dennelly

If you missed the one-day-only rerelease of “The Way” on Tuesday, May 16, you will still have another chance to... Read more

The Ascension of Jesus Christ. Giotto di Bondone, 1305. public domain.

Is Thursday a holy day of obligation? It depends on where you live

May 17, 2023

By Tina Dennelly

May 18 is Ascension Thursday, the day the Church marks 40 days since Jesus’ resurrection and the day he ascended... Read more

Cardinal Wilton Gregory of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., blesses the newly unveiled "National Life Monument" on the campus of The Catholic University of America's Theological College on May 17, 2023.

Monument to life is installed at Catholic University in Washington, DC

May 17, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

The new “National Life Monument” was unveiled and dedicated today on the campus of The Catholic University of America’s Theological... Read more

The Los Angeles Dodgers had planned to give an award to a group of gay and transgender drag performers who mock the Catholic faith.

Dodgers disinvite anti-Catholic drag performers from Pride Night after backlash

May 17, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced that the franchise will no longer be honoring a group of drag performers that... Read more

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North Carolina lawmakers override governor’s veto of 12-week abortion ban

May 17, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Most abortions will be banned after 12 weeks of pregnancy in North Carolina after Republican lawmakers voted to override Gov.... Read more

"Transformers: Earthspark" Red Carpet Premiere & Reception at Paramount Studios, Sherry Lansing Theatre on Nov. 5, 2022 in Los Angeles.

Nonbinary characters in kids’ Transformers show raise concern, backlash

May 17, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

“Transformers: EarthSpark” launched in November as part of a growing trend that adds transgender or nonbinary characters to children’s television... Read more