Vatican Commission Records 1700 Martyrs in 21st Century
A Vatican body dedicated to documenting modern persecution of the faithful has confirmed that more than 1,700 Christians have died for their beliefs since the turn…
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Notre Dame de Namur Reports 100 Percent College Placement
The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur in Villanova, Pennsylvania, reports that every graduate from its most recent class enrolled in four-year colleges. The all-girls Catholic…
Judge Weighs Bishop Testimony in California Hospital Abortion Lawsuit
A federal judge in Northern California is considering whether to compel the testimony of a Catholic bishop in a lawsuit alleging that a hospital denied emergency…
Pilgrims Prepare for Seoul World Youth Day Under Pope Leo XIV
American Catholics are organizing travel plans for the 18th World Youth Day, scheduled to take place in Seoul, South Korea, from August 3 to 8, 2027.…
Los Angeles Archbishop Leads Eucharistic Procession in Hollywood for National Day of Prayer
More than 1,000 Catholics gathered in Hollywood, California, on Wednesday, September 9, for a public procession honoring the Blessed Sacrament. The event took place under intense…
Archbishop Hicks Leads 25th Anniversary 9/11 Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Urging Active Pursuit of Unity
Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks celebrated a vigil memorial Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City on September 10, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of…
Jesuits to Consolidate Five U.S. and Canadian Novitiates Into Two Regional Centers by 2028
The Jesuits of the United States and Canada have announced plans to merge their five novitiates into two regional formation centers, a significant restructuring aimed at…
Documentary chronicles Oklahoma priest’s martyrdom in Guatemala, bringing Blessed Stanley Rother’s witness to wider audience
A new documentary on the life and death of Blessed Stanley Rother, an Oklahoma-born priest killed for his ministry to the poor in Guatemala, will debut…
Vatican Declares SSPX in Schism After Bishops Consecrated Without Papal Approval
The Vatican formally declared the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) “in schism” on July 2, 2026, one day after the group consecrated four bishops without…
Vatican Excommunicates SSPX Members After Unauthorized Bishop Ordinations in Switzerland
The Vatican excommunicated members of the Society of Saint Pius X on July 2, 2026, one day after the traditionalist group ordained four bishops without papal…