A man left his pew, rushed at a priest in the sanctuary and swung his fist before being subdued by parishioners and a security guard Feb. 4 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes in Spokane, Wash.
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President Trump bars biological males from competing in women’s sports
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Feb. 5 barring biological males from competing in women’s sports.
All Christians are called to be missionaries of hope, pope says
Every Christian, and not just those serving as missionaries in remote regions of the world, have an obligation to share the hope that comes from faith, Pope Francis said.
British Catholic high school reeling from the loss of student in stabbing incident
The Catholic community in Sheffield, England, is in shock after the “tragic” stabbing of 15-year-old schoolboy Harvey Willgoose at All Saints Catholic High School led to the death of a student hailed as “one of our own” and “a best friend to all.”
Pope: Nicene Creed unites Christians, overcoming division through faith
The Nicene Creed is more than a statement of faith — it is a powerful sign of unity among Christians, Pope Francis said as he welcomed young priests and monks from Oriental Orthodox Churches to the Vatican.
In 2 days, 2 judges block Trump administration’s effort to end birthright citizenship
Two federal judges in two days blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to rescind birthright citizenship.
Trump at National Prayer Breakfast announces new order to investigate ‘anti-Christian’ bias
President Donald Trump said in remarks to the National Prayer Breakfast Feb. 6 that he would create a task force, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, to investigate “anti-Christian” bias in the federal government.
Welcoming a child opens new world of joy, pope tells health workers
Health care professionals who help expectant mothers have a vocation that is an ode to life, Pope Francis said.
Future of USAID unclear as concern mounts over agency’s ongoing tumult
Concern is mounting that the ongoing tumult at the U.S. Agency for International Development is jeopardizing lives and livelihoods supported by the government’s humanitarian aid agency in countries all over the globe, including those assisted by Catholic and other faith-based humanitarian groups.
Pope extends terms of dean, subdean of College of Cardinals
Pope Francis has extended the terms of Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re as dean of the College of Cardinals and Cardinal Leonardo Sandri as subdean, the Vatican press office announced.
Kansas City bishop eyes ‘three-peat’ for charity in bishops’ Super Bowl LIX wager
On Feb. 9, Bishop Johnston’s favorite football team, the Kansas City Chiefs, meets the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
Vance defends cuts to foreign aid ‘spreading atheism’ at religious freedom summit
Vice President JD Vance defended cuts to U.S. foreign aid in remarks to the International Religious Freedom Summit Feb. 5, arguing the funds were “spreading atheism” abroad.