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Spiritual hunger, Church's tradition cited as top drivers of U. S. adult conversions, survey finds
8+ hour, 48+ min ago (559+ words) June 18, 2026 Madalaine Elhabbal News Briefs 0 Print A survey of U. S. adults who participated in the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) in 2026 found that most were drawn to the Catholic Church either through a search for meaning and purpose or…...
Pew survey: Majority of Catholics say Trump is too critical of Pope Leo XIV
10+ hour, 11+ min ago (829+ words) June 18, 2026 Tyler Arnold News Briefs 0 Print Pope Leo XIV has a strong favorability rating among Catholics. Political leanings, however, affect how Catholics view the dynamic between the pope and the president. A survey by Pew Research Center found that more…...
Church in European Union calls for migration policy that respects inviolable dignity of every person " Catholic World Report
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (595+ words) June 18, 2026 Almudena Mart'nez-Bordi" News Briefs 0 Print The Commission of the Bishops" Conferences of the European Union expressed reservations about the EU's Return Regulation affecting persons illegally staying in the EU, emphasizing dignity and rights. The president of the Commission of…...
Peoria bishop announces ticket availability for Sheen beatification
12+ hour, 26+ min ago (521+ words) June 18, 2026 Amira Abuzeid News Briefs 0 Print The beatification Mass is scheduled for 2 p. m. CT on Sept. 24 at the Dome at America's Center in St. Louis. Bishop Louis Tylka of the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, announced that tickets for the historic beatification…...
Pro-lifers rally against constitutional challenge to abortion law in Dominican Republic
11+ hour, 56+ min ago (435+ words) June 18, 2026 Walter S'nchez Silva News Briefs 0 Print In response to a constitutional challenge filed by abortion advocacy groups purporting to represent Catholics and other Christians, pro-life organizations rallied outside the court in Santo Domingo. Members of 40 Days for Life and…...
Military archbishop offers prayers for victims of Edwards Air Force Base accident
12+ hour, 56+ min ago (574+ words) June 18, 2026 Tyler Arnold News Briefs 0 Print Eight people died in the accident, which is under investigation. Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, offered prayers for the victims and families of the victims of a June…...
FTC sues transgender health group over "deceptive claims" about child treatments
13+ hour, 26+ min ago (936+ words) June 18, 2026 Tyler Arnold News Briefs 0 Print The U. S. Catholic bishops had asked the Federal Trade Commission to scrutinize "false or unsupported claims" in ads that promote hormone therapy drugs. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing a prominent transgender healthcare group…...
The Front Royal Statement outlines cardinal principles for Catholic education
19+ hour, 43+ min ago (717+ words) The recent inaugural Front Royal Education Summit at Christendom College included bishops, priests, scholars, educators, and others gathered to consider the future of Catholic education. June 18, 2026 Noelle Mering The Dispatch 6 Print One of the striking lessons of the past century…...
The challenge of applying Catholic social teaching
17+ hour, 43+ min ago (673+ words) It's evident that Christianity has social and political aspects. But how does that work in a fallen, complicated, and dangerous world? June 18, 2026 James Kalb Columns, Ecclesia et Civitas, Features 0 Print Christ told Pilate that his kingdom was not of this…...
Pope Leo expected to visit 5 Peruvian cities in November, president says
18+ hour, 41+ min ago (1248+ words) June 18, 2026 Victoria Cardiel News Briefs 0 Print The president of Peru had a nearly two-hour private meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on June 18. VATICAN CITY " Peruvian President Jos" Mar'a Balc'zar said Pope Leo XIV has given him "permission…...