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U.S. bishops urge Supreme Court to allow communities to regulate firearms under Second Amendment

The Supreme Court is set to consider whether or not Americans are permitted to possess AR-15 rifles and similar firearms.

Palm Beach Diocese says investigation showed priest committed sexual misconduct, abuse of power

The priest has been deemed “unsuitable for ministry” for the time being, the diocese said after an inquiry by a diocesan review board.

Archbishop Coakley’s letter urges Trump to pause Haiti deportations

“As citizens of this great country, we have been entrusted with a tremendous moral responsibility, and this is true most of all for you as our head of state, Mr. President,” Coakley said.

Liechtenstein parliament backs abortion initiative, but prince has the last word

The tiny European principality’s hereditary prince has announced he will block the measure, setting up a constitutional standoff.

U.S. dioceses to receive tilma replicas for 500th anniversary of Marian apparitions at Tepeyac

Hoped-for fruits of the effort include the renewal of a Christocentric faith through Marian mediation and a network of Marian shrines as “privileged spaces for the rebirth of hope.”

‘No more ego lifting’: How one Catholic gym is putting God at the center of fitness

A Catholic gym is helping people transform their workouts into opportunities for prayer, discipline, and service.

EWTN to air film on St. Peter Claver, slave of the slaves

“Saint Peter Claver — Slave of the Slaves” will air on EWTN on Sept. 9.

Coalition backs parental rights lawsuit over California transgender student policy

Dozens of organizations urged the court to protect parental rights and religious freedom as the state law remains blocked.

Indianapolis becomes seventh U.S. diocese to grant Mass dispensation to migrants fearing deportation

Dioceses issuing dispensation decrees cover a combined Catholic population of about 3.5 million people.

Faith on the Hill: Catholic members of Congress share how faith shapes their lives and work

EWTN News Capitol Hill correspondent Erik Rosales spoke with various Catholic lawmakers about how their faith intersects with their public service.