Survey finds immigration enforcement activity at schools, courthouses
Immigration enforcement activity is taking place at courthouses, schools, and near churches, with 39 of 49 faith-based organizations surveyed reporting such incidents, according to researchers examining enforcement’s effects on ministries…
A shared frontier faith: Border cities El Paso and Ciudad Juárez remember Cristero War
Catholics on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border are preparing for a special event that seeks to “revive the witness” of those who lived through the religious persecution of a…
As beatification nears, new book explains why Fulton Sheen was ‘America’s Apostle’
With the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen approaching, a new book on the life and legacy of the evangelist and television and radio show host explains why he was “America’s…
Archbishop of Panama asks victims for forgiveness: ‘We cannot remain silent in the face of abuse’
The archbishop of Panama, José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta, stated that “we cannot remain silent in the face of abuse” during his presentation of the report “Assessment of Institutional Responses (AIR)…
Planned Parenthood miscoding claim prompts watchdog’s call for federal inquiry
Do No Harm — a nonprofit that says it works to keep identity politics out of medical education — asked the Health and Human Services inspector general to investigate Planned…
Ahead of his beatification, here’s a look back at Fulton Sheen’s time in Rome
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is set to become the first U.S.-born bishop to be beatified on Sept. 24 in St. Louis. Known for his innovative Catholic media ministry, Sheen spent…
Allentown Diocese begins annual blood drive on feast of St. Januarius amid nationwide shortage
The Diocese of Allentown, Pennsylvania, began its third annual blood drive on Sept. 19, the feast of St. Januarius, the martyred fourth-century bishop whose blood at times miraculously liquefies. The…
Brazilian president’s criticism of Catholic Church sparks response
The bishop of Piracicaba (São Paulo state), Brazil, Devair Araújo da Fonseca, criticized President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva following his remarks implying the Church needs to end celibacy and…
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Pope calls for protection of migrant minors: It is everyone’s responsibility
Pope Leo XIV appealed on Wednesday to “everyone’s sense of responsibility” to protect migrant and refugee minors, stressing that children and teenagers are the most vulnerable and often endure “unspeakable…
Sri Lanka jails 15 for up to 260 years over Easter Sunday church bombings
Sri Lanka’s High Court has sentenced 15 men to prison terms of 200 to 260 years for their roles in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings. The convictions are the first…
Pope’s Lourdes visit to highlight Church’s response to abuse
Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lourdes this week will be key to his message of respect for human life in all stages and conditions, which is the theme of his…