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Catholics celebrate after Alabama governor commutes death sentence of man convicted in 1991 murder

Gov. Kay Ivey said it would be “unjust" to execute Charles Burton because he did not actually commit the murder in question.

Detroit Archdiocese moves to diocesan‑wide employee fingerprinting to bolster security protocols

The rule follows an “unprecedented review” of archdiocesan of safety policies and personnel records.

Rep. Salazar promotes legislation to update ‘archaic’ immigration laws

Rep. María Elvira Salazar’s bill would not lay out a direct path to citizenship but would give people the chance to earn it through labor and financial penalties if they lack a criminal record.

‘Massports’ initiative urges kids to attend Mass during Lent

A parish in Little Rock, Arkansas, has instituted a program to encourage children to bring a “passport booklet” to Mass each weekend to receive a sticker from priests and deacons.

CatholicVote launches ‘Zeale for America 250’ campaign encouraging prayer, patriotism

The Catholic political advocacy organization hopes Americans will make a “renewed commitment to America’s future” through the initiative.

FDA abortion-by-mail policy puts women in danger, report finds

After the U.S. Food and Drug Administration stopped requiring in-person visits for chemical abortions, abortion drugs became more dangerous for women, per an Ethics and Public Policy Center report.

Bishop Zaidan: ‘Pray for peace’ as Middle East war continues

Bishop Abdallah Elias Zaidan expressed concern over the war’s impact on civilians and the desire for Lebanese Catholics to be free from the ongoing conflict.

As the number of religious sisters declines, Catholic women continue to focus on Church’s mission

From March 8–14, religious sisters are celebrated during the annual Catholic Sisters Week.

Several cardinals show grave concern about Iran war; McElroy says it’s not a just war

Cardinals in the United States and elsewhere are raising concerns about just war and about the death and destruction caused by the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Pope Leo XIV confers title of 'monsignor' on U.S. bishops’ general secretary

Father Michael J.K. Fuller was designated as “chaplain to His Holiness” following a decade of work serving the U.S. bishops.