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Catholics’ support for Trump’s agenda has not changed, Pew report says

A Pew Research Center report examined how U.S. religious groups view President Donald Trump, including his plans and policies and his ethics.

Mississippi diocese advances canonization cause of Sister Thea Bowman

The religious sister worked to advance the U.S. Church’s ministry toward Black Americans.

Archbishop Lori issues pastoral letter on political life in honor of 250th anniversary of the U.S.

Archbishop William Lori urged Catholics to approach public life with synodal listening and civic virtue, drawing on Blessed Michael McGivney’s example of serving immigrant families.

EWTN+ docuseries ‘Seeking Beauty’ aims to point viewers to the divine through beauty

The first season of “Seeking Beauty” takes viewers to cities in Italy including Milan, Rome, Florence, Venice, and Vatican City.

California Franciscans announce $20 million abuse settlement

The Franciscan Friars of California announced a bankruptcy filing in 2024 “to address 94 child sexual abuse claims.”

U.S., Hungarian thought leaders share ethical concerns over mass migration

A Hungarian think tank’s new paper “Migration and Ethics: The Axioms of a Christian Migration Policy” prompts a meeting of the minds.

Leo XIV offers guidance to priests of the Archdiocese of Madrid

Pope Leo XIV addressed a letter to the priests of the Archdiocese of Madrid meeting together and while directed to them, the Holy Father’s guidance can be applied to priests anywhere in the world.

Catholic leaders express sorrow over racist Trump post; bishops demand apology

U.S. Catholic Bishops Garcia and Weisenburger, with Cardinal Cupich, condemned President Trump's social media post. Trump denied it was intentional and refused to apologize.

Patient advocate on passage of New York assisted suicide bill: ‘Reexamine your consciences’

In spite of opposition from Catholic bishops and patient advocate groups, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law physician-assisted suicide in New York.

Cardinal Dolan to co-lead New York Police Department’s chaplains’ unit

Cardinal Timothy Dolan will work part time as co-lead of the NYPD’s chaplain unit, the archdiocese confirmed.