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New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks to the media on May 26, 2022, in New York City.

New York attorney general sued for ‘targeting’ pro-life pregnancy centers 

May 29, 2024

ADF filed the suit along with The National Institute of Family and Life Advocates on behalf of two nonprofit pro-life pregnancy centers.

Bill Maher and Bishop Robert Barron.

Bishop Barron: Anti-religion Bill Maher has ‘become an ally’

May 29, 2024

In recent years, Bishop Robert Barron noted, the comedian has pivoted away from criticism of religion and more toward criticism of “woke” politics. 

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Diocese of Fresno to file for bankruptcy amid sex abuse claims, bishop says

May 29, 2024

The bankruptcy filing comes after plaintiffs lodged 154 sex abuse complaints against the diocese.

Pope Francis greets pilgrims as he arrives at his general audience on Wednesday, May 29,  2024, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.

Pope Francis opens new catechetical cycle on Holy Spirt’s role in salvation

May 29, 2024

Titled “The Spirit and the Bride: The Holy Spirit Guides God’s People Toward Jesus Our Hope,” the new cycle will unfold across three main themes.

The new gallery organ sits under construction at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond, Virginia.

A major organ build in Virginia highlights the ‘multidisciplinary’ art of church organ-making

May 29, 2024

The Richmond cathedral’s search for a new organ eventually led it to the firm of Juget-Sinclair, whose build of the organ is its largest project to date.

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, speaks at the USCCB fall plenary assembly Nov. 14, 2023.

New report shows fewer abuse claims brought against U.S. Catholic clerics

May 28, 2024

The number of sex abuse allegations is down from 2,704 allegations brought the prior year, the report states, while some 4,434 allegations were brought in 2019.

A painting by Italian master Caravaggio titled “Ecce Homo” is pictured at the Prado museum in Madrid, Spain, on May 27, 2024.

Lost masterpiece of Christ now on display: ‘One of the greatest discoveries in the history of art’

May 28, 2024

The lost painting by Caravaggio was recently rediscovered and is now on display at the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain.

Kansas City Chiefs' kicker Harrison Butker (left) and Kansas City Chiefs' punter Tommy Townsend watch the ball during Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2023.

Harrison Butker doubles down on commencement speech at Catholic gala

May 28, 2024

“If it wasn’t clear that the timeless Catholic values are hated by many, it is now,” Kansas City Chiefs’ kicker Harrison Butker said Friday.

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Catholic family dedicated to regenerative agriculture says farming and faith go together

May 28, 2024

Michigan couple Dan and Whitney Belprez own Two Sparrows Farms and have grown their farm and family while holding that God provides through trials.

Carlo Acutis: What did he die of and where is he buried?

May 28, 2024

The news of the upcoming canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis has people wanting to know about the circumstances of his death and where his body rests.

Corpus Christi: 30,000 people expected to turn out for festival in Bolivia stadium 

May 28, 2024

After a four-year hiatus, the Corpus Christi festival is returning this year to Montero, Bolivia, where it is expected to draw about 30,000 people.

Vatican apologizes after pope’s derogatory remark on gay men in Catholic seminaries

May 28, 2024

Spokesman Matteo Bruni told journalists that the pope “never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms, and he apologizes ...”

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