Catholic University Names Professor Who Describes Abortion Restrictions as ‘Sexual Violence’
Notre Dame Promotes Controversial Professor The University of Notre Dame, known for its Catholic heritage, has recently appointed Associate Professor Susan Osterman as the director of the Liu Institute for Asian Studies. This decision comes after Osterman, in 2022, criticized the state’s abortion ban, describing it as “sexual violence.” Despite already being a faculty member, […]
Venezuelan leader Diosdado Cabello labels the Catholic Church as ‘Fascists in Cassocks’
Venezuelan Minister Criticizes Catholic Church Amid Maduro’s Arrest In a recent broadcast of his weekly show, Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello hit out at the Catholic Church, branding them “fascists in cassocks.” His remarks followed the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. authorities. During the program, “Con el mazo dando,” he accused church officials […]
‘Little Rascals’ actor living in isolation and hardship as a ‘Catholic extremist’ following his arrest
Years after a widely publicized arrest, Bug Hall, known for his role in “The Little Rascals,” sought a calmer lifestyle in Hollywood. Now 40, the former child star describes himself as a “radical Catholic extremist” and has relocated his wife and five daughters to a small community outside Mountain Home, Arkansas, according to reports. Hall […]
Nicaraguan Communists Prohibit Door-to-Door Spreading of Faith in Catholic Areas
Nicaragua Bans Door-to-Door Evangelization Nicaragua’s government has prohibited the Catholic dioceses of León and Chinandega from engaging in door-to-door evangelization, according to a report from la prensa released on Thursday. This decision has drawn criticism from Marta Patricia Molina, a Nicaraguan lawyer and activist noted for documenting instances of Christian persecution under the authoritarian leadership […]
Loyola University Chicago provides abortion services despite its Catholic identity
Loyola University Chicago Offers Abortion Services in Health Plans Loyola University Chicago’s student health plans have included provisions for “abortion care services” for the past four years. This is notable given the university’s Jesuit Catholic identity. Despite its religious background, Loyola provides these services along with prenatal and postnatal care to its students. The UnitedHealthcare […]
New York Halts Efforts to Charge Catholic Nuns for Abortions
New York state has concluded a nearly ten-year effort aimed at requiring Catholic nuns and other religious organizations to finance abortions. The Becket Fund for Religious Freedom announced on Tuesday that New York has reached a settlement after a protracted legal dispute over the state’s abortion mandate. This case, which reached the Supreme Court two […]
Three Progressive Catholic Cardinals Go Against Their Calling and Criticize the US
Cardinals Critique Trump’s Foreign Policy Three U.S. Catholic cardinals have joined forces to criticize the foreign policy of the Trump administration, seemingly overlooking the American followers they are meant to guide. Cardinal Blaise Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago; Cardinal Robert McElroy, Archbishop of Washington; and Cardinal Joseph Tobin, Archbishop of Newark, issued a noteworthy statement on […]
Parents in NYC engage in a large fight during a Catholic youth basketball game in Staten Island
A concerning incident unfolded last month at a Catholic youth basketball game in Staten Island, New York, where video captured a significant fight among parents. This violent altercation took place at St. Teresa’s in Castleton Corners on December 20, during a game between sixth-grade boys from the school and St. Clare’s, as noted by local […]
Parents engage in violence during a Catholic youth basketball game in Staten Island
Brawl Erupts at Staten Island Youth Basketball Game A recent incident at a youth basketball game in Staten Island has drawn attention after a video surfaced showing a chaotic fight among parents during the event. The confrontation took place on December 20 at St. Teresa’s, where Year 6 boys from St. Teresa’s faced off against […]
Catholic organization requests Supreme Court to prevent California law that limits parental notification
Legal Challenge Over California’s Transgender Policy A Catholic legal organization is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene against a California law that prevents public schools from informing parents about their transgender students’ identities. This appeal comes from the Thomas More Society, which submitted an emergency request on Thursday to restore a previous federal judge’s […]