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Coast Guard agrees to ‘structural protections’ for religious personnel

The military branch will commit to “individualized reviews” of service members and mandate religious accommodation training for leadership roles.

Catholic theologians explain why war is a ‘matter of morality’ after Vance comments on Pope Leo XIV

Vice President JD Vance asked the Vatican to “stick to matters of morality” amid Pope Leo XIV’s Iran war concerns. Catholic theologians say war and other public policies are “matters of morality.”

Miami archbishop urges U.S. government to reconsider funding cut for children’s program

The loss of an $11 million contract threatens care for unaccompanied minors, according to Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami.

Carmelite sisters ask for prayers, donations after fire destroys retreat house

The fire rendered one of the two retreat houses inoperable. Although the repair costs are not yet known, the severe damage requires the building to be rebuilt.

Diocese of Phoenix pioneers role for priestly well-being: No priest should walk ‘alone’

Father Greg Schlarb will accompany priests across the Diocese of Phoenix as part of a novel plan to ensure priests are healthy — spiritually, physically, and mentally.

Young U.S. men overtake women in saying religion is ‘very important’

Numbers of U.S. young men and women who frequently attend religious services have increased, Gallup data shows.

Donald Trump on tensions with Pope Leo XIV: ‘I have nothing against the pope’

The president downplayed his public criticism of Leo while falsely claiming that the Holy Father said Iran “can have a nuclear weapon.”

Police reveal bomb threat at Chicago-area home of Pope Leo XIV’s brother

The bomb threat was determined to be “unsubstantiated,” according to law enforcement.

Lawmaker calls for allowing crucifix symbol on veterans’ headstones

Nearly 50 lawmakers, including Rep. Greg Steube, R-Florida, are urging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to make the change.

Historic Wisconsin parish loses roof during severe weather outbreak

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in East Bristol has stood in the community for over 130 years.