JD Vance discusses his Catholic beliefs and immigration on ‘Pod Force One’
Vice President J.D. Vance Discusses Catholic Faith and Immigration Policies On a recent episode of “Pod Force One,” Vice President J.D. Vance shared his thoughts on balancing his Catholic faith with the immigration policies of the Trump administration. His remarks sparked some criticism earlier this year from various quarters. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops […]
Patient from Annunciation Catholic Church shooting discharged from medical care
Recovery of 12-Year-Old Shooting Survivor A 12-year-old girl who was shot in the head during the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting in Minneapolis this August has been discharged from the hospital. Her parents attribute her recovery to what they call the “miraculous power of prayer.” Sofia Forkas was critically injured when a gunman opened fire on […]
Venezuela Halts Mass for First Saints of the Country After Socialist Attack on Catholic Journalist During Canonization
The Archdiocese of Caracas announced on Wednesday the unexpected cancellation of a weekend mass intended to honor the recent canonizations of Saints José Gregorio Hernández and Carmen Rendilles, who are considered Venezuela’s first Catholic saints. The archdiocese mentioned overcrowding as the reason for this abrupt decision; ACI Prensa reported that the cancellation followed tensions between […]
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. […]