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U.S. officials continue to defend Iranian conflict amid criticism from top Catholic leaders

The U.S. Embassy to the Holy See has strongly denied reports that the government demanded the Vatican throw support behind U.S. military actions.

Activists renew defunding drive after Planned Parenthood reports record-breaking year of abortions

As Planned Parenthood reports a record 434,450 abortions of unborn babies in 2023-2024, advocates for unborn children renew their call to permanently defund the group.

Los Angeles Archdiocese announces pilgrimage sites, indulgences for St. Francis Jubilee

Archbishop José H. Gomez has declared 15 sites in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles as pilgrimage destinations during the 2026 Jubilee Year of St. Francis.

Sisters of Nazareth join the Augustinian family: ‘We are of one soul’

Two long-standing religious communities of San Diego are joining together, according to a recent announcement by the California province of the Order of St. Augustine.

Military Archbishop Broglio relieved by U.S.-Iran ceasefire, but concerns loom

Military Archbishop Timothy Broglio spoke about his support for the ceasefire agreement and his wish that Lebanon was included.

Trump administration to issue guidance to religious nonprofits on Johnson Amendment

The Johnson Amendment remains in effect for now, though the new guidance, expected later this year, could offer churches more clarity on permissible political speech during religious services.

U.S. dioceses report elevated numbers of Easter baptisms and confirmations

The average American diocese saw about 38% more people joining the Church in 2026 compared with 2025, according to an analysis of data released by Hallow.

Dominican Sisters challenge New York gender-identity law in court

The New York State Department of Health warned the sisters about “refusing to assign a room to a resident other than in accordance with the resident’s gender identity.”

Catholic Church sees increase in conversions as more people desire a ‘relationship to the truth’

“We have an increase in noise in the world, and people are looking for a solid foundation, a place to go where they can have a right relationship to truth, and to seek the truth,” JonMarc Grodi said.

A mission of the heart: Artemis II crew honors faith, family, and a life lost

Artemis II has captured global attention not only for its technical ambition but also for its human moments. Among them, a moving Easter message and honoring the late wife of a crew member.