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The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty will honor Cardinal Timothy Dolan of the Archdiocese of New York with its Canterbury Medal, recognizing his commitment to protecting religious liberty, at its May 22 gala. “His Eminence has been a towering figure in the fight for religious liberty, not just for Catholics, but for people of all … Read moreBecket awards Cardinal Dolan with medal for religious liberty advocacy
President Donald Trump urged House Republicans to unite behind his sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Tuesday morning, highlighting the legislation’s major tax cuts, pro-family provisions, and conservative reforms. “It’s important for the country,” Trump said Tuesday morning. “It’s the biggest tax reduction in history, incredible for Medicaid, Medicare.” President Trump is protecting Americans’ benefits. … Read moreTrump rallies GOP support for ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
CBS News President and CEO Wendy McMahon announced May 19 that she is stepping down from her roles, the latest episode in a long conflict between CBS News, its parent company, Paramount Global, and President Donald Trump. According to CNBC, McMahon wrote in a memo to employees that the past few months have been “challenging” … Read moreCBS News president steps down amid Trump lawsuit, conflict with parent company
A US federal jury last week found a former Haitian gang leader guilty of organizing the kidnapping of 16 American Christian missionaries and one Canadian missionary in October 2021. According to a news release from the US Department of Justice (DOJ), Germine Joly, leader of the Haitian 400 Mawozo gang, orchestrated the kidnapping of 17 … Read moreUS jury convicts former Haitian gang leader of organizing Christian missionary kidnapping
Marco Iacobucci EppPope Leo XIV leads the Regina Coeli from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica overlooking St. Peter’s Square on May 11. ANALYSIS: From synodal clarity to liturgical peace-making, Pope Leo has several opportunities to promote stronger bonds within the Church. Read More
EWTN NewsCardinal William Goh speaks to EWTN News Vice President Matthew Bunson in Rome on Monday, April 19, 2025. ‘Unity that is built on superficial love can never be real unity,’ he continued. ‘Unity must be founded on truth that is expressed in charity.’ Read More
Families at Mother of Divine Grace Catholic School in Philadelphia are preparing mountains of homemade Italian food — not just for a feast but to keep their beloved school running. As part of the school’s annual Italian Festival, volunteers over two days in May are cooking 140 pounds of pasta, 200 pounds of sausage, 300 … Read moreFaith, family, and 5,000 meatballs: How an independent Catholic school in Philadelphia is thriving
Franciscan Sister Mary Mercy reads at the papal Mass on May 9, 2025. In the Sistine Chapel, it all came full circle. Read More
Daniel Ibañez/CNAItalian Cardinal Baldassare Reina was created a cardinal by Pope Francis during the consistory at St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 7, 2024. Pope Leo’s May 19 appointment of Cardinal Reina as grand chancellor appears to be a return to the former practice of linking the leadership of the institute to the vicar general of … Read morePope Leo XIV Names Cardinal Reina Chancellor of John Paul II Marriage and Family Institute in Rome
With fewer migrants arriving in South Texas, Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley (CCRGV) has shifted its focus from migrant assistance to serving the region’s growing homeless population. Since 2014, CCRGV has operated a humanitarian respite center in downtown McAllen, originally created in response to an influx of immigrants dropped off by U.S. Customs … Read moreWith fewer migrants, Texas Catholic Charities turn to local homeless outreach