Catholic News
New York Says Catholic Sisters Will Not Be Required to Participate in Assisted Suicide
The state’s decision allows the sisters to continue “loving service to Christ’s poor” without being forced to engage in euthanasia. A coalition of religious sisters in New York state won a major victory in federal court this week when the state agreed to not force the sisters to participate in
How the Declaration Paved the Way for Catholic Freedom in America
COMMENTARY: The Declaration of Independence marked the beginning of Catholic freedom in the English-speaking parts of North America. American Catholics have two good reasons to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this year. The first we share with all patriotic Americans and was best articulated by Abraham
Caught on Camera: Ultrasound Captures Unborn Baby Smiling as Her Father Speaks
Across the monitor, the baby girl’s features softened, and a distinct, heartwarming smile stretched across her face. A beautiful moment exposing the truth of life in the womb is going viral on the internet today. The setting was a routine prenatal checkup for two parents anxious to meet their little
Vatican Increases Net Worth by $3 Billion in 2025
The Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (APSA) published its annual report on July 31. The Vatican’s financial investments and assets rose to a net worth of approximately $3 billion (2.686 billion euros) in 2025. According to the annual report released on July 31 by the Administration of
Pope Leo XIV Receives Patti Smith at Vatican
The Chicago-born pontiff and the influential American singer, poet, and visual artist met privately for about 40 minutes at the Apostolic Palace. Pope Leo XIV received American singer, poet, and artist Patti Smith in a private audience at the Vatican on Friday, July 31. The meeting lasted about 40 minutes
California’s case against second chances
The state is suing Christian nonprofits that help women save their unborn babies.





