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‘Daniel and the Fiery Furnace’ brings biblical story of faith under pressure to big screen

“Daniel and the Fiery Furnace” will be released in theaters on Sept. 18.

Study: Doctors don’t screen for abortion coercion — and it hurts women

A recent study highlights that when women are coerced or pressured into abortion, they are at high risk for negative outcomes — but abortion prviidess rarely screen for abortion coercion.

Sainthood cause for Virginia farmer who saved his son moves forward

The sainthood cause for Tom Vander Woude, a Catholic father of seven who died saving his youngest son, moves to the information gathering stage.

Report flags weak funding and low completion in natural family planning programs

The report found that a total of 18,211 individuals received some instruction on natural family planning across dioceses in 2025, but there were only 7,518 individuals who attended a full course.

Capuchin bishops reflect on dual calling as friars and diocesan shepherds

At a gathering in Assisi, Italy, prelates considered how prayer, poverty, and closeness to the people can shape their governance and pastoral care of dioceses.

EWTN to offer extensive coverage of Fulton Sheen beatification

EWTN will offer extensive live coverage and special programming surrounding the Sept. 24 beatification of Venerable Fulton Sheen, highlighting his life, legacy, and impact on Catholic media.

‘Love is a decision’: Husband loves his wife even more after early-onset Alzheimer’s

A husband shares his struggles, his faith, and his undying commitment as he cares for his wife as she suffers from a debilitating, progressive, fatal illness.

Practice of ember days bearing fruit for missionary religious community

Father Dave Brokke, with the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT), says embracing the traditional practice of ember days has become a way of fostering vocations.

Chicago Archdiocese to pay $5.5 million to 9 abuse victims, attorneys say

The settlement was hailed as a “tipping point and a turning point” regarding allegations of abuse in the archdiocese.

Court says Chicago Archdiocese, Catholic sisters won’t have to submit to state suicide law

The Catholic objectors will be shielded from the law while a federal lawsuit plays out against the state policy.