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U.S. vice president, second lady share family Mass attendance practices

Having priests come to celebrate Mass at home is “one of the rare privileges of this life,” Vice President JD Vance said.

Catholic-backed religious liberty lawsuit asks Supreme Court to address ‘finality’ rule

The U.S. Catholic bishops have backed the lawsuit brought by Jewish resident Daniel Grand against the city of University Heights, Ohio, in a dispute over a planned prayer group.

Trump announces peace deal with Iran, ending hostilities

Israel is not a party to the deal, however, and launched airstrikes on Beirut after Hezbollah launched projectiles into Israel on Sunday.

Michigan diocese celebrates new priests after ordinations moved out of cathedral

Bishop Earl Boyea ordained four new priests at a local Lansing parish, urging them to "drink the cup which the Lord gives" as they begin their ministry.

A ministry born from loss: One woman’s mission to comfort families after miscarriage

“H.U.G.” — which stands for "Here, Understood, and Gently held" — is a book made up of over 30 testimonies from women who have walked through miscarriage and pregnancy loss.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia opens new Sacred Heart adoration chapel to ‘bring people to the Lord’

Archbishop Nelson Pérez dedicated the perpetual adoration chapel an archdiocesan shrine during an opening event at the site on June 12.

Pro-life advocates defend unborn babies with Down syndrome after YouTuber goes public with abortion

Pro-life and abortion-related news you may have missed this week.

Bishops urge G7 powers to prioritize dignity of the human person, global peace at summit

The bishops' conferences of the G7 countries emphasized the dignity of the human person amid ongoing wars, technological innovation, environmental concern, and global economic inequity.

Cardinal Cupich condemns cross burning in Chicago’s Grant Park

“We condemn in the strongest terms this action and affirm that hate has no place in our country, our city, and our hearts,” the archbishop of Chicago said.

Pope Leo XIV commends Becket Fund for ‘noble task’ of defending religious freedom in U.S.

The Holy Father's remarks were read at the 2026 Canterbury Medal Gala, an annual event held by the nonprofit law firm that represents clients who are defending their religious liberty in court.