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Cardinal calls on Iraqi Christians to vote for fellow Christians in upcoming elections
Here are some of the major stories about the Church from around the world that you may have missed this... Read more
Leader of ‘black mass’ arrested at Kansas Capitol after punching protester
Catholic leaders in the state while deploring the planned sacriligious “black mass” had called for peaceful and prayerful resistance. Read more
New York official blocks Texas order against doctor who mailed abortion pills into state
Taylor Bruck will not file the summary judgment ordered against abortion doctor Margaret Daley Carpenter for allegedly providing abortion pills... Read more
Watchdog effort launches to oppose assisted suicide in U.S.
Aging with Dignity debuted Assisted Suicide Watch to “challenge the well-funded effort to convince people that suicide-affirming care is a... Read more
Maryland bishops say abuse payout bill ‘unfairly targets’ religious organizations
A proposed bill, if passed, would reduce the state damage cap for abuse victims to $400,000 while keeping the cap... Read more
Pew Research: Most Christians raised in the faith hold onto it in adulthood
Surveys in about three dozen countries compiled by the Pew Research Center found that most Christians who are raised in... Read more
Texas Catholic Charities will drop lawsuit against federal government as payments resume
Catholic Charities Fort Worth sued the agency at the beginning of March after the Trump administration froze tens of millions... Read more
Jonathan Roumie discusses Season 5 of ‘The Chosen’: ‘For me, it was living out liturgy’
“The Chosen: Last Supper" has officially been released in theaters across the country, focusing on the events of Holy Week. Read more
Pro-life advocates lobby Congress to defund Planned Parenthood
More than 300 pro-life activists from 39 different states gathered on Capitol Hill on March 27 to advocate for the... Read more
Prayer and peaceful protest planned in response to ‘black mass’ in Kansas
To counter the Satanic event, Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, will lead a Eucharistic Holy Hour at Assumption... Read more
Thousands gather for Illinois March for Life
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
Survey data shows children bring ‘high levels of happiness’ to everyday activities
An analysis published Thursday said American Time Use Survey data shows “everyday activities are actually more enjoyable when children are... Read more
University of Notre Dame commencement departs from presidential tradition
Since the 1970s, Notre Dame has routinely invited newly inaugurated presidents to deliver the university’s commencement address. Read more
Mother Angelica’s work still brings inspiration — and conversion — 9 years after her death
The foundress of EWTN, Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation, died nine years ago, but her legacy lives on. Read more
Pro-life groups praise Trump plan to cut taxpayer funds for Planned Parenthood
Officials are mulling an immediate freeze of $27.5 million from the Department of Health and Human Services Title X Family... Read more
Diocese promotes day of ‘unplugging’ from screens, devices for Lent
The Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, is promoting a “Diocesan Day of Unplugging” on March 28 as a Lenten fasting discipline. Read more
Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ to begin shooting in Italy this August
In an interview with podcast host Joe Rogan, Mel Gibson said the film is “very ambitious” and the story follows... Read more
Chicago Archdiocese sues over ‘racketeering scheme’ involving false sex abuse claims
The Archdiocese of Chicago has filed a lawsuit alleging a “racketeering enterprise” among a group of individuals who reportedly filed... Read more
Commission urges Trump to take action against governments that violate religious liberty
“Make appropriate policy changes to demonstrate meaningful consequences and encourage positive change,” the USCIRF report recommends. Read more
Napa Institute fosters Catholic-Protestant collaboration on common efforts
Earlier this month, Napa Institute Board Chairman Tim Busch hosted a meeting among 15 Catholic and Protestant faith leaders for... Read more
