Wisconsin Persistently Targets Catholic Charity After Supreme Court Ruling Against It
Wisconsin Continues Legal Battle Over Tax Exemptions for Catholic Charities Despite a decisive 9-0 ruling against it, Wisconsin is still pursuing its effort to block tax exemptions for Catholic charities. The Supreme Court determined in June that the state’s refusal to grant a religious exemption from unemployment taxes to Catholic Charities, which is part of […]
Cyndi Lauper explains why she was told to leave her Catholic school
Cyndi Lauper Reflects on Her School Days and Future Projects Cyndi Lauper has recently shared some interesting anecdotes about her time in school, revealing she was “asked to leave” her Catholic school on two occasions. “You can’t even read a regular book without a white sheet of paper under every line,” Lauper, 72, remarked during […]
Steve Deace, a former Protestant minister now a Catholic defender
Steve Deace Interviews Keith Nester on Catholicism In a recent special episode, Steve Deace, an evangelical, sat down with Keith Nester, a former Protestant pastor who has transitioned into a Catholic apologist. Their discussion revolved around Nester’s journey to Catholicism, touching on the deep-rooted issues that often separate Catholics from Protestants. Nester, who grew up […]
Catholic resistance to Democratic law succeeds, allowing priests to avoid jail or excommunication.
In May, Washington’s Democratic Governor Bob Ferguson enacted a law requiring Catholic clergy to disclose confessions related to child abuse, with penalties of up to 364 days in prison or a $5,000 fine for non-compliance. This move prompted Catholic bishops in Washington to challenge the legislation, scoring a significant win recently, bolstered by support from […]
Man Accused of Threatening to Bomb Catholic Church Opposed ICE and the Supreme Court, Documents Reveal
Incident at Washington Cathedral Authorities reportedly found over 200 improvised explosive devices along with writings expressing animosity toward Catholics, Jews, the U.S. Supreme Court, and Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) in a tent at a Catholic Church in Washington, D.C., on Sunday. This incident unfolded in front of the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle just […]
Items related to St. Thérèse start U.S. tour at a historic Catholic church in Michigan named after the cherished French saint.
The revered relics of St. Therese of Lisieux, a beloved French Carmelite nun and Catholic saint, have begun a tour in the United States, starting at a historic parish in Michigan named in her honor. A portion of her remains is being displayed at the National Shrine of Little Flower Basilica in Royal Oak, Michigan. […]
Durbin withdraws support for Cardinal Cupich award following Catholic backlash
Sen. Dick Durbin Rejects “Lifetime Achievement Award” from Cardinal Cupich Senator Dick Durbin, who has long supported abortion rights, has decided against accepting a “lifetime achievement award” from Cardinal Blase Cupich amidst pushback from Catholic bishops and community leaders in Chicago. Durbin communicated his choice to Kapitch, who expressed disappointment but respected the senator’s decision. […]
Democrat Supportive of Abortion Rejects Catholic Honor Following Pro-Life Response, Pope Weighs In
Senator Dick Durbin Declines Award from Archdiocese of Chicago Senator Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois known for his pro-abortion stance, has turned down a lifetime achievement award from the Archdiocese of Chicago, scheduled to be presented on Tuesday. This decision comes amid a wave of criticism regarding his advocacy for abortion despite being a […]
Former Catholic priest linked to two Louisiana governors charged with raping a physically disabled, autistic child
A Catholic priest, who stepped away from the clergy after serving under two former Louisiana governors, was arrested recently in Indiana. This arrest stems from allegations dating back 20 years, including charges of luring and raping young parishioners in New Orleans. Mark Francis Ford, now 64, faced these serious allegations while he worked at the […]
New Jersey teacher put on leave from Catholic school due to surrogacy pregnancy
Teachers at South New Jersey Catholic Schools took a leave of absence after revealing to the principal that they were carrying a surrogate child for a couple. Jadira Bonilla, 35, began her paid leave from St. Mary’s School in Vineland on September 12. The leave reportedly followed a violation of employment terms and the school’s […]