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Texas nuns in clash with Fort Worth bishop publicly affiliate with irregular traditionalist society

Maria Wiering · September 18, 2024

A Texas bishop is urging Catholics in his diocese not to participate in sacraments with, or financially support, a community of Discalced Carmelite nuns who recently announced a formal association with the Society of St. Pius X.

Trump, Harris to face off once more at the Al Smith Dinner with Jim Gaffigan as emcee

Beth Griffin · September 18, 2024

The next time former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris face off before a huge audience, New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan likely will sit between them as host and Catholic comic Jim Gaffigan will serve as master of ceremonies.

FBI investigating apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump

Gina Christian · September 16, 2024

Former president Donald J. Trump was the target of an apparent assassination attempt Sept. 15, weeks after being wounded in a previous attack during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

Multiple dead after mass shooting at Georgia high school

Kate Scanlon · September 4, 2024

A mass shooting took place at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Sept. 4, local officials reported.

Florida pro-lifers campaign against ballot measure to enshrine abortion in state constitution

Jean Gonzalez · August 12, 2024

Pro-life advocates across Florida are working diligently to inform voters about a ballot item they say contains "misleading" language and is "dangerous" in regard to women's health.

Biden addresses historic decision to end reelection bid: 'The best way forward is to pass the torch'

Kate Scanlon · July 25, 2024

President Joe Biden addressed his historic decision to end his reelection bid and sought to set the tone on his legacy in remarks from the Oval Office on July 24.

U.S. President Biden ends 2024 reelection bid

Kate Scanlon · July 22, 2024

U.S. President Joe Biden brought to an end several weeks of speculation about his political future, including both his viability in the November election and his ability to serve another four-year term in the White House, be ending his reelection bid.

Catholic leaders call for peace in wake of Trump shooting

Maria Wiering · July 15, 2024

Catholic and civic leaders called for peace and unity in the hours after former President Donald Trump was grazed by a bullet and a spectator was killed July 13 in an assassination attempt during the presumptive Republican presidential nominee's campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Louisiana public schools must post Ten Commandments, other historical documents

Gina Christian · June 20, 2024

Public school classrooms in Louisiana will now be required to display the Ten Commandments by the start of 2025 as part of a new educational reform law signed by Gov. Jeff Landry.

Over mountains, through valleys to congress

Maria Wiering · May 24, 2024

Mountains, valleys and plains mark the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s St. Junipero Serra Route, which pilgrims will traverse over the course of eight weeks from California to Indiana.