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Jonathan Roumie, Bishop Robert Barron to headline first annual ‘Sheen Awards’

The Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation and Peoria Bishop Lou Tylka announced the list of speakers for the Sept. 25 event, which will be held at the Peoria Civic Center.

Lourdes Shrine finalizes preparations for Pope Leo XIV’s visit as registration caps at 150,000

Preparations for Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lourdes are in full swing. Registration has been capped to ensure adequate services for those in attendance.

‘God is good’: One of the internet’s most popular nonbelievers announces his return to the Church

Joe Schmid ran a highly popular agnostic YouTube channel for years, but “a gift of God’s grace” has led him back to the faith.

Abuse settlement in Diocese of Ogdensburg will total $83 million with insurance contributions

Parishes in the New York diocese will also undergo a notable bankruptcy proceeding called “rapid pre-pack Chapter 11.”

International apostolate seeks to consecrate businesses to Sacred Heart in Bridgeport Diocese

Bishop Frank Caggiano spearheaded a guild to transform local businesses by placing God at the center.

Religious freedom commission urges accountability for India violators after leader’s U.S. visit

Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a prominent Hindu nationalist volunteer organization accused of targeting Christians, visited the U.S. in late August.

Federal judge delays mifepristone lawsuit until after midterms

A federal judge has delayed a lawsuit over the abortion pill mifepristone, disappointing pro-lifers who are asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to protect women and unborn children.

Texas parish first in world named after 2015 Ghanian martyr

St. Matthew Ayariga was one of 21 Christian migrant workers kidnapped and then beheaded by the terrorist group ISIS on a beach near Sirte, Libya, on Feb. 15, 2015.

Polish bishops call surrogacy ‘incompatible’ with faith as Warsaw event looms

Poland’s bishops are calling on state authorities to block commercial providers as a Ukrainian fertility clinic plans a Warsaw promotional event.

The Church cannot declare war on Latin Mass devotees, Cardinal Robert Sarah says

The cardinal praised Pope Benedict’s 2007 decision to allow the faithful greater access to the Latin Mass but called Pope Francis’ 2021 decision to restrict it neither “sensible” nor “respectful.”