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Diocese of Pittsburgh: 7 churches to close next month

Parishioners learned that seven churches will be closed in March due to financial constraints and lower Mass attendance.

Bishop Rhoades expresses ‘strong opposition’ to pro-abortion professor’s appointment at Notre Dame

Notre Dame has been at the center of controversy since early January when it named global affairs Professor Susan Ostermann as director of the school’s Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies.

Democratic lawmaker asks ICE director if he’s ‘going to hell’ in fiery hearing

Top U.S. immigration officials defended their policies during a contentious hearing as lawmakers continue to negotiate potential ICE funding and reforms.

Catholic digital assets company about to mint its first stablecoin

Catholic entrepreneurs Eddie Cullen and Karl Kilb want to use new financial technologies to benefit the Catholic Church and its charitable work.

Anti‑Zionism claim by Catholic panelist prompts sharp exchange at Religious Liberty Commission

Catholic teaching does not explicitly oppose Zionism, the movement supporting Jewish self‑determination in a homeland in Israel.

Catholics’ support for Trump’s agenda has not changed, Pew report says

A Pew Research Center report examined how U.S. religious groups view President Donald Trump, including his plans and policies and his ethics.

Mississippi diocese advances canonization cause of Sister Thea Bowman

The religious sister worked to advance the U.S. Church’s ministry toward Black Americans.

Archbishop Lori issues pastoral letter on political life in honor of 250th anniversary of the U.S.

Archbishop William Lori urged Catholics to approach public life with synodal listening and civic virtue, drawing on Blessed Michael McGivney’s example of serving immigrant families.

EWTN+ docuseries ‘Seeking Beauty’ aims to point viewers to the divine through beauty

The first season of “Seeking Beauty” takes viewers to cities in Italy including Milan, Rome, Florence, Venice, and Vatican City.

California Franciscans announce $20 million abuse settlement

The Franciscan Friars of California announced a bankruptcy filing in 2024 “to address 94 child sexual abuse claims.”