With three knocks on the doors of St. Patrick’s Cathedral with a metal hammer, the installation Mass of Archbishop Ronald Hicks will begin, signaling the start of him formally becoming the 11th shepherd of the Archdiocese of New York.
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Sainthood Cause Formally Opens for Woman Who Witnessed First Approved US Marian Apparition
The Diocese of Green Bay opened a cause for the beatification and canonization of Adele Brice, potentially leading to her formal recognition as a saint in the Catholic Church. The visionary and Belgian immigrant reported seeing the Virgin Mary three times in 1859.
From Corona, Queens to Palm Beach, Florida: Queens Catholic Academy Students Give Bishop‑Designate Rodríguez a Heartfelt Send‑Off
Joel Zacarias, an eighth grader at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Academy, said he has always looked up to Bishop-designate Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez, but now feels closer to him because of something they share. Both are preparing for significant life transitions.
Trump Administration Asks Federal Court To Pause Louisiana’s Abortion Pill Challenge
A key national pro-life group has accused the U.S. Department of Justice of undermining Louisiana’s efforts to roll back the Biden administration’s eased restrictions on mifepristone when it asked a court to pause the Pelican State’s challenge to that policy.
Catholic Leaders Call for Peace, Prayer After Second Person Killed in Minneapolis by Federal Agents
Catholic leaders are calling for peace the day after a second person was killed by federal agents this month in Minneapolis. The deadly shooting of Alex Pretti, 37, comes amid increased federal immigration enforcement actions in the Twin Cities metro area
Life is a Gift: Diocese of Brooklyn Among Tens of Thousands for Annual March for Life in D.C.
The Diocese of Brooklyn joined tens of thousands of pro-life advocates from across the country on Jan. 23 for the 53rd Annual March for Life in Washington.
Brooklyn Is Pro-Life: How Catholics Defend Human Dignity in New York City
As the pro-life newspaper, The Tablet is showcasing stories of choosing life — from all walks of life — in this special section.
Family Finds Purpose, Joy Caring For Daughter With Rare Condition
Alex Simpson recently celebrated her 20th birthday — a miracle, according to her parents, given that she wasn’t expected to live longer than a year.
Pope Leo Sends ‘Warm Greetings,’ Apostolic Blessing To March for Life Participants
On the eve of the 2026 March for Life in Washington, Pope Leo XIV issued a message to participants, expressing his deep gratitude for their “eloquent public witness” and imparting his apostolic blessing.
Ahead of March for Life, Pro-Life Movement Faces Key Political Challenges
As the pro-life movement prepares for the 53rd annual March for Life, their cause faces a number of key issues such as preserving the Hyde Amendment, the recent approval of a new generic abortion drug and a rising abortion rate.