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US court rules against Sisters in dispute over contraception mandates
A United States federal court has ruled against the Little Sisters of the Poor in their long-running legal dispute over government contraception mandates, dealing a blow to the religious order even after multiple court victories, including at the Supreme Court. Source: National Catholic Register.
US bishop calls for prayer after deadly explosion at steel plant
Pittsburgh Bishop Mark Eckman has called for prayer following a deadly explosion at a US Steel facility in Pennsylvania on Monday that killed at least one and injured 10, with one person still unaccounted for. Source: Catholic Review.
‘Never get used to violence’: Cardinal Dolan responds to US mass shooting
“We should never get used to violence or lose our respect for the sacredness of human life,” Cardinal Timothy Dolan said following a deadly mass shooting in New York City that claimed four lives, including that of a police officer. Source: America Magazine.
US Catholic Church will not endorse political candidates, despite new ruling
The Catholic Church “maintains its stance of not endorsing or opposing political candidates,” US Conference of Catholic Bishops spokesperson Chieko Noguchi said following a recent court case in which a long-standing federal ban against such activity appeared to have been partly relaxed. Source: OSV News.
Archbishop visits site of Texas flood tragedy
As many in Kerrville, Texas, rushed to find news of missing loved ones or grappled with losing their homes following catastrophic flooding on Friday, San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller was among the faith leaders present to offer prayers and support. Source: OSV News.
Catholic media’s vital role in spreading Gospel in a digital age
Catholic media play a vital role in bearing truth and witnessing to the Gospel, especially amid the digital age and a crucial moment for the Church, said experts during a panel discussion at the US 2025 Catholic Media Conference. Source: OSV News.
Pope tells hometown gathering to be ‘beacons of hope’
Pope Leo XIV has encouraged young people to be “beacons” of Christ’s hope for others in a video message delivered to thousands of Catholics gathered in his hometown of Chicago. Source: CNA.
US bishops, Catholic Charities named in immigration probe
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Charities USA is among more than 200 non-governmental organisations named in a congressional probe for aiding immigrants during former president Joe Biden’s administration. Source: OSV News.
US archbishop calls for prayers for victims of antisemitic attack in Colorado
Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila has called for prayers for the victims of an antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, saying “This type of violence must come to an end, as it only fuels hatred.” Source: Vatican News.