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Rubio: ‘There’s a lot to talk about’ with Pope Leo XIV

Secretary Rubio said he plans to discuss religious freedom and persecution of Christians in the May 7 meeting. Rubio said the meeting is unrelated to President Trump's criticisms of the Holy Father.

U.S. bishop urges Congress to ‘put children and families first’ in appropriations process

U.S. bishops are calling on Congress to promote policies that support women and children, defund abortion providers, and support restorative reproductive medicine.

René Henry Gracida, Corpus Christi bishop and World War II veteran, dies at 102

Earlier this year, in one of his last public statements, he exhorted listeners that "As long as your faith is a motivating factor in your life, guiding what you do, you're on the right track."

Bishops offer firm support for legislation to combat human trafficking

The Church "is a steadfast voice against human trafficking and other forms of exploitation, as well as a longtime provider of services and pastoral care to victims of these crimes,” the bishops wrote.

Catholic, interfaith leaders press Ohio lawmakers to abolish death penalty

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, a Catholic, is expected to issue a statement on the death penalty after the May 5 primary election.

Supreme Court temporarily lifts ban on mail-order abortion drugs

At the behest of two abortion drug companies, the Supreme Court is temporarily lifting the ban on mail-order abortion drugs after a lower court ruled that the policy undermined Louisiana state law.

DePaul University conference on Pope Leo draws conversation about AI, human dignity

AI “machines do not have soul,” Jesuit Father Philip Larrey said. “Only God can be responsible for the creation of the soul.”

Catholic mental health professionals react to executive order removing barriers to psychedelic drugs

The executive order notes that more than 14 million American adults now suffer from serious mental illness, a large rise from a decade ago.

Bishop Chylinski urges compassion during Mental Health Awareness Month

“Know that no matter what you’re going through, no matter what you’re suffering, that in Christ there is always hope,” Auxiliary Bishop Keith Chylinski of Philadelphia said. “You are never alone.”

Ethics and Public Policy Center at 50: A part of America’s ‘secret sauce’

Several hundred supporters gathered to celebrate the ecumenical think tank that engages on public policy questions within the context of America’s historic Judeo-Christian moral framework.