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Jurors given piano performance, crash course in music as part of copyright suit over Catholic hymns

The dispute involves apparent similarities in two decades-old songs.

Catholic ethicists file amicus brief backing Anthropic in Pentagon dispute

Catholic moral theologians say Church teaching supports Anthropic’s refusal to allow its AI systems to be used for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons.

Immigration enforcement harms children, drives family separation, speakers at Democratic forum say

More than 3,800 children, including 20 infants, were detained by U.S. immigration authorities from January to October 2025, according to data shared by the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic.

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage registration opens; schedule released

The 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will bring the faithful together in prayer and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.

‘This baby is a gift’: Trisomy 18 Awareness Day reminds us that every life is sacred

March 18 is Trisomy 18 Awareness Day. The condition, also called Edwards syndrome, occurs when a person has an extra chromosome 18.

‘God is good’: Faith and love for family on display at 2026 Oscars

At the 2026 Oscars, Michael B. Jordan, Nicole Kidman, and Jessie Buckley were quite open about their belief in God and the importance of family in their lives.

Bishop Mark Seitz issues first pastoral letter on mass detention, deportations

The bishop of El Paso, Texas, called on immigration enforcement officers to follow the Gospel rather than “immoral order.”

‘Catholic Connections’ aims to unite Catholics working on Capitol Hill

Catholics on Capitol Hill are beginning to build a tight-knit community amid their busy schedules.

St. Patrick’s Day during Lent ‘should inspire us to be joyful, not dire’

Bishop Stephen Parkes of Savannah, Georgia, reminds us of the many reasons to celebrate the great saint’s life.

Bishop Conley, Gov. Pillen ask for prayers for Nebraskans facing wildfires

As Nebraska faces its largest-ever wildfire, Bishop James Conley of Lincoln and Gov. Jim Pillen are calling for prayers.