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The sharp decline of Catholicism in the U.S.
For over fifty years, the General Social Survey has asked a large, representative sample of Americans a battery of questions, including questions about religion. These data reveal a major problem—indeed, arguably the single biggest problem—for…
Little Sisters of the Poor back in court over contraceptives
A federal district court in Philadelphia Aug. 13 struck down a religious conscience rule implemented by the first Trump administration exempting employers with religious or moral concerns from having to provide their employees with insurance…
‘Points’ system proposed in New Orleans as way of settling sexual abuse claims
Documents filed recently in the New Orleans archdiocese’s five-year bankruptcy case provide more clarity on how claims will be doled out to victims of clergy abuse if a proposed settlement is approved. Points will be assigned to each abuse claim…
Vatican updates its financial procurement procedures
The Vatican has unveiled a sweeping update to its public procurement regulations, introducing a streamlined framework designed to safeguard integrity while accelerating decision-making in the Holy See’s contracting processes. The reform…
Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince denounces the ‘collapse of humanity’ in Haitian society
Andrés Henríquez, Catholic News Agency Wednesday, August 13, 2025 The archdiocese denounced the “collapse of humanity” in Haitian society, “where the unthinkable has become commonplace,” in response to the recent kidnapping of nine people from…
Russia kidnaps Ukrainian kids then offers them for adoption
Ukrainian child advocate Mykola Kuleba is pleading for the Vatican’s assistance, after publicly highlighting what he said was one of several databases used by Russian occupation officials to market abducted Ukrainian children to Russian foster…
Brooklyn Bishop slams 6-figure payouts after Vatican found no abuse
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio is sharply criticizing a large payout to his accusers after U.S. investigators and the Holy See found no evidence to support allegations of abuse against him. “I did not authorize these settlements because I did not…
Leo XIV prays that world leaders accept their role in promoting peace
As Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin prepare to meet in Alaska on Friday, Pope Leo prayed that world leaders would recognize the impact their actions have on world peace. Mentioning the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan, the pope…
Cardinal Koch describes ‘desirable’ direction for Pope Leo on Latin Mass
One of Switzerland’s two Cardinals, Kurt Koch, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, said Pope Leo XIV should consider “opening” the door for the traditional Latin Mass. “Personally,” he said, “I would appreciate it if we could…
Mel Gibson’s 2-part ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ to be released starting Holy Week 2027
Lionsgate, a major film distributor, has officially announced the release dates for Mel Gibson’s highly anticipated film “The Resurrection of the Christ.” In an X post, the company announced that the movie will be released into two parts…