Wisconsin company to revise religious accommodations after LGBT pronoun dispute, government says
A major U.S. corporation will revise its religious accommodation policies after an intervention by the federal government in a dispute over transgender-related pronouns, the government said this week. Generac Power…
‘Wake up call’: Catholic anti-death penalty group condemns ‘horrifying’ botched Tennessee execution
A prominent Catholic anti-death penalty group is criticizing Tennessee for its botched execution attempt of convicted murderer Christa Pike, describing the incident as “horrifying” and “unprecedented.” Pike, who was convicted…
Australia’s euthanasia deaths rise as Victoria expands assisted dying law
Deaths under Victoria’s assisted-dying law rose by nearly one-third in the past year, new official figures show, as the Australian state prepares to expand access in 2027 and Catholic leaders…
Vatican calls for a renewal of attention in the age of clickbait
The Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication has unveiled the theme for the 61st World Day of Social Communications: “A New Gaze: Paying Attention in the Age of Clickbait.” With this theme,…
U.S. senators defend home-schooling parents’ right to religious curriculum
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, and Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, filed an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in defense of home-schooling parents’ right to use a religious-based curriculum…
European data rules may allow erasure of baptismal records, EU court adviser says
Europe’s data protection rules may require the erasure of personal data from Catholic baptismal records in some cases when an individual requests it, a top European Union official said Thursday.…
5 things to know about St. Francis of Assisi’s devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary
This year marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis, which will be celebrated on his feast day, Oct. 4. October is also a month dedicated to the…
As Respect Life Month begins, Catholic leaders share advice on how to talk about abortion
Every October, the Catholic Church in the U.S. honors Respect Life Month and affirms the dignity of every human life, including unborn babies. While abortion remains a controversial issue, at…
The enduring appeal of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, one of France’s most beloved saints
During the First World War, before being proclaimed a saint, devotion to St. Thérèse of Lisieux became particularly widespread in France. Soldiers carried medals and images of her, and many…
World Mission Sunday 2026: What Pope Leo XIV Is Asking of Every Catholic
World Mission Sunday falls on October 18, 2026. Discover Pope Leo XIV’s theme, the collection’s purpose, and practical ways Catholic families can participate.
Can Catholics Celebrate Halloween? What Parents Should Know
Can Catholics celebrate Halloween? Understand its connection to All Saints, discern costumes and activities, and plan a faithful family celebration.
St. Francis at 800: What His Life Can Teach a Divided World
Mark 800 years since St. Francis of Assisi’s death. Discover how his faith, simplicity, and peacemaking challenge Catholics to live the Gospel today.