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Archbishop Coakley offers first presidential address to U.S. bishops

Archbishop Paul Coakley detailed the successes of the bishops and outlined the challenges they still face and work they have to do.

New York Archbishop Hicks calls assisted suicide an ‘assault’ on human life

New Yorkers — including Archbishop Ronald Hicks, as well as quadriplegic and disability rights advocates — voiced concerns about the assisted‑suicide law set to take effect this summer.

Texas Catholic dioceses welcome hundreds of thousands of fans as 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off

Texas will host the most matches in the United States, with nine in Dallas/Fort Worth and seven in Houston.

Catholic scientists meet to discuss identical twins, AI, and the unity of truth

The annual Society of Catholic Scientists conference was held June 5–7 at Mundelein Seminary drawing over 130 scientists to discuss issues of faith and science.

Vice President Vance says ‘soul-searching’ brought him to Catholic Church: ‘I felt at home’

The Catholic vice president said becoming a father led him to question his life’s direction and ultimately come into the faith.

Federal court in New Mexico lets Nigerian priest remain in U.S. during visa case

The outcome of the newly-ordained Father Martin Umeatuegbu’s case could set a precedent for other foreign-born priests from countries designated by the U.S. as “high risk.”

Louisiana man sentenced to life in prison for 2022 slaying of priest, parish worker

Antonio Tyson was convicted of killing Father Otis Young and Ruth Prats in a double homicide in Covington, Louisiana.

Monsignor Vaccari cites rising humanitarian strain as Middle East violence intensifies

Monsignor Peter Vaccari, president of Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA), a papal agency that delivers humanitarian aid, described situation in Jerusalem.

Rubio imposes visa restrictions on more than 100 Nicaraguan officials and their families

The move places increased pressure on the dictatorship, which for years has carried out systematic persecution of the Catholic Church in Nicaragua.

Irish American ‘rosary priest’ who was miraculously healed entombed near Boston

Venerable Father Patrick Peyton, who encouraged millions of families to pray the rosary, was entombed at a recently reopened pilgrimage site outside of Boston.