Culture Trends February 11 Notre Dame bishop blasts abortion-rights advocate named institute director, calls it ‘scandal to the faithful’ Catholic bishop calls Notre Dame's appointment of abortion rights advocate Susan Ostermann as Liu Institute director a "scandal to the faithful."
U.S. February 7 Bishop Ronald Hicks replaces Dolan as Archbishop of New York with installation at St Patrick's New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks officially installed at St. Patrick's Cathedral, taking over the helm after Cardinal Timothy Dolan's retirement.
Media February 4 Speaker Johnson uses Bible to justify secured borders after being asked about Pope’s rhetoric on migrants Mike Johnson argues biblical passages support border security and immigration enforcement, saying Scripture gives civil authorities a mandate to maintain law and order in society.
US Religions Christianity February 4 'God is always in charge': Cardinal Timothy Dolan reflects on his journey as he leaves archbishop role Cardinal Timothy Dolan reflects on 17 years as New York archbishop with gratitude, expressing excitement for his next chapter while remaining committed.
Media February 4 Pope Leo plans to 'continue Pope Francis' mission' of inclusivity for LGBTQ Catholics, Fr James Martin says Fr. James Martin appeared on "The Late Show" Tuesday, where he told host Stephen Colbert that Pope Leo intends to "continue Pope Francis' mission" of inclusivity for LGBTQ Catholics.
California February 3 DOJ opening civil rights probe after Catholic school in California broken into, vandalized The Justice Department launched a civil rights investigation after a California Catholic school suffered an estimated $100,000 in damages from a vandalism incident.
Roman Catholic February 2 Rogue Catholic group threatens schism with Vatican, plans to raise new bishops without Rome's approval Catholic priests threaten schism with Rome over bishop consecrations as SSPX plans July ceremony without papal approval, escalating decades-long conflict.
Media January 27 CatholicVote launches 'Zeale' app targeting Gen Z Americans with faith and news content CatholicVote launches Zeale, a new Gen Z-focused platform bringing faith, news and prayer to younger Americans through free app featuring news, podcasts and digital prayer community.
Media January 22 Catholic university in Chicago covers 'abortion care services' through student health plan Catholic university Loyola Chicago reportedly offers abortion coverage in student health insurance plan despite Jesuit identity and church teachings.
Immigration January 19 Prominent Catholic bishop slams anti-ICE agitators who disrupted MN church service: 'Unacceptable' Prominent Catholic Bishop Robert Barron is speaking out against a mob of agitators who stormed a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Sunday to protest ICE.
Media January 18 Disney star David Henrie says Hollywood going through 'new renaissance' with faith-friendly content Disney star David Henrie says Hollywood executives are now actively seeking faith-based content, marking a shift in the industry's approach.