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‘Ordinary and yet heroic’: Archbishop Coakley reflects on Blessed Stanley Rother

The archbishop of Oklahoma City recently sat down with EWTN News at the premiere of a new film about the first American-born martyr, Blessed Stanley Rother.

Catholic fiber artist brings the Lamb of God to life in wool

Artist Holly Guertin, a Catholic convert, creates hyper-realistic sculptural art made of lambs’ wool — all with a sacramental worldview.

Advocates warn New Jersey law could criminalize prayer outside abortion clinics

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Catholic organization gathers signatures to call on world leaders to protect religious freedom

Aid to the Church in Need has launched a petition that urges international leaders to take action to end religious persecution.

Surrogate mother faces $100,000 lawsuit from biological parents for refusing to abort baby

McKenna West fled to Texas to give birth to the baby after his parents demanded he be aborted due to a heart condition.

Baptisms in Ireland drop by nearly 30% in past decade, survey finds

Baptisms significantly fall in Ireland, a German bishop resigns, Asian churches rally after Indonesia earthquake, and more in this week’s Catholic world news roundup.

Massachusetts high court rules against saints statues

The case heads back to a lower state court — and potentially to the U.S. Supreme Court.

How Trump’s new FDA pick could be monumental in the fight for life

Commissioner appointee Heidi Overton has criticized the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s chemical abortion policies in the past. She is now poised to be in a position to change them.

Society of St. Pius X Masses, sacraments banned at Lourdes Shrine

The bishop of Lourdes announced that the SSPX no longer has authorization at the shrine to celebrate the Mass or the sacraments, although individuals are free to come and pray privately.

Lourdes bishop says shrine will cover all Rupnik mosaics ahead of pope’s visit to France

“My role is to ensure that the shrine welcomes everyone, especially those who are suffering,” Bishop Jean-Marc Micas said.