Sister Elaine Nolan, Sister Anne Connor
Author: Christine
The Cause for Father McGivney: His Road to Sainthood
A detailed timeline for “The Cause for Father McGivney: His Road to Sainthood” starting with the first event when Father McGivney was given the title “Servant of God” on Dec. 18, 1997.
Wisconsin Catholic Agency Asks Supreme Court to Intervene on Being Denied Religious Exemption
The Catholic Charities Bureau of the Diocese of Superior, Wisconsin, asked the U.S. Supreme Court Aug. 9 to overturn a decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court the agency argued discounted its religious identity.
Russian Forces Destroy Catholic Church in Ukraine, as Another Parish Prepares for Attack
Russian forces have destroyed another Ukrainian Greek Catholic church, while a priest at a separate parish is hastening to remove sacred items ahead of an expected Russian attack.
Federal Judge Rules Maine Can Exclude Catholic Schools From State’s School Tuition Grant Program
Catholic schools are still excluded from Maine’s tuition grant program, a federal judge ruled Aug. 8, but he added that he expected the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit to eventually provide “a more authoritative ruling.”
New Lawsuit Adds to Flurry of Litigation Between NY Attorney General, Pro-Life Groups
Pro-life groups in New York filed a new lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James in federal court accusing her of “censorship,” arguing she is unconstitutionally seeking to prevent them from discussing a treatment they say can halt the effect of the abortion pill mifepristone — sometimes called abortion pill reversal — with their clients.
As Paris Wraps Olympics With Pride, Bishop Says Church’s Holy Games Equally Successful
Paris wrapped its Olympic Games bursting with pride, closing the Games at Stade de France — a more traditional setting than the Seine River, where the opening ceremony took place.
Two History-Making Catholic Olympians Serve as Team USA’s Flag Bearers for Closing Ceremonies
Swimmer Katie Ledecky, the most decorated American female Olympian ever, and gold medalist rower Nick Mead served as flag bearers leading Team USA at the Olympic closing ceremonies Aug. 11 in the Stade de France.
Florida Pro-Lifers Campaign Against Abortion Ballot Measure to State Constitution
Pro-life advocates across Florida are working diligently to inform voters about a ballot item they say contains “misleading” language and is “dangerous” in regard to women’s health.
Vatican Secretary of State Asks Iranian President to Show Restraint
As the world braced for Iran to retaliate for the assassination of a Hamas leader who was staying in the Iranian capital, the Vatican secretary of state pleaded with Iran’s new president not to escalate the Middle East conflict.