Hindus call for temple at JFK Airport, same as other religions
New York, NY – Hindu leaders are pushing for a designated prayer space at John F. Kennedy International Airport, one of the busiest airports in … Read more
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She stole $300,000 from two New Jersey Catholic churches and now she’s paying the price
Morristown, NJ – A former parish bookkeeper who admitted to stealing nearly $300,000 from two Roman Catholic churches in Morris County has been sentenced to … Read more
Catholic church honors more than 200 couples during Wedding Anniversary Mass in Newark
NEWARK, N.J. — More than 200 couples celebrating 50, 25, and five years of marriage were recognized during a special Wedding Anniversary Mass held June … Read more
Bomb threat at New Jersey Catholic Church prompts evacuation
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ — A reported bomb threat at St. Al’s Church and its adjacent school on Monday led to a full evacuation of the … Read more
Catholic Church working with NYPD in Brooklyn rectory child sexual assault case
QUEENS, NY — A part-time church employee who coordinated altar servers at a Queens parish was arrested earlier this month after an abuse allegation was … Read more
The Catholic Church has a chance to redeem itself with strong, but compassionate choice for new Pope
The recent passing of the pope has left the Catholic Church at a pivotal moment. With over 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide, the selection of the … Read more
Bomb Threat Made Against Wildwood Catholic Academy
NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. — Police responded to a reported bomb threat at Wildwood Catholic Academy after a student allegedly made a troubling statement about bringing … Read more
Teen arrested in Michigan Avenue robbery near Catholic University
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 17-year-old male was arrested Tuesday after allegedly snatching a cell phone from a pedestrian in the Brookland neighborhood, according to the … Read more
How Trump Swept the Catholic Vote in 2024
Donald Trump’s victory in the Nov. 5 presidential election marked the beginning of what he described as a “golden age” for America. In his victory … Read more
Catholic Voters Are Ditching Biden For Trump: POLL
President Joe Biden, a self-described Catholic, is polling worse with voters from his church than he did four years ago, according to polling by the … Read more
Philippines’ Catholic devotees nailed to crosses to re-enact crucifixion
By Adrian Portugal CUTUD, Philippines (Reuters) – Catholic devotees were nailed to crosses in sweltering heat north of the Philippines capital Manila on Good Friday … Read more
Nicaragua arrests four more priests, intensifies crackdown on Catholic Church
By Ismael Lopez SAN JOSE (Reuters) – Nicaraguan police detained four more priests early on Saturday, bringing the total number to 12 over the past … Read more
Nicaragua jails second Catholic bishop as crackdown intensifies
(Reuters) -Nicaragua arrested another Catholic bishop on Wednesday, a source in close contact with local church leaders told Reuters following local media reports, making the … Read more
Spain’s Catholic Church to compensate sexual abuse victims
MADRID (Reuters) – Spain’s Catholic Church said on Friday it would compensate victims of sexual abuse even in cases that have not been concluded because … Read more
Man Shot and Killed on Cleveland Sidewalk Outside St. Francis Catholic School
CLEVELAND, OH – A 25-year-old man was fatally shot on a sidewalk near St. Francis Catholic School in Cleveland on Thursday. Cleveland Police Department responded … Read more
Donovan Catholic Sneaks By Middletown South in 17-13 Win
MIDDLETOWN, NJ — In a closely contested battle, Donovan Catholic edged out Middletown South 17-13 in Friday night football action. Both teams remained scoreless through … Read more
Don Bosco Easily Defeats Paramus Catholic in Non-Public Showdown
PARAMUS, NJ — Don Bosco Prep defeated Paramus Catholic 35-14 in Friday evening’s matchup, bringing both teams to even records in the SFC. Neither team … Read more
Red Bank Catholic Tops Toms River North in Powerhouse Showdown
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Red Bank Catholic prevailed in a dramatic overtime battle against Toms River North, securing a 35-28 victory on Friday night. With … Read more
Jerusalem Catholic Patriarch offers to be exchanged for Gaza hostages
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis’ representative in the Holy Land said on Monday he was willing to exchange himself for Israeli … Read more
No. 7 Donovan Catholic Rolls Past Red Bank Regional in 41-0 Shutout
In a Friday night matchup, the seventh-ranked Donovan Catholic put on a dominating performance against Red Bank Regional, sealing a 41-0 victory. With this win, … Read more
St. Joseph Overcomes Early Deficit to Defeat Donovan Catholic 52-28
MONTVALE, NJ – St. Joseph (Mont.) reverses an early setback to trounce Donovan Catholic 52-28, highlighted by quarterback Patrick Grusser’s impressive 274-yard passing game. The … Read more
Red Bank Catholic Clinches Victory in Hard-Fought Match Against Seton Hall Prep
WEST ORANGE, NJ – A 4-yard run by Frankie Williams in the final quarter propelled Red Bank Catholic to a 21-16 win over Seton Hall … Read more
Donovan Catholic Snaps Toms River North’s Winning Streak and Hopes
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Donovan Catholic defeated Toms River North 21-7 in a key Shore Conference football matchup on Friday evening. The game left star … Read more
Catholic Church beatifies Polish family for sheltering Jews
WARSAW (Reuters) -The Catholic Church beatified on Sunday a Polish family of nine, including a new-born baby, who died at the hands of Nazi Germans … Read more
City Agrees To Exempt Catholic Bookstore From Law That Muzzled Its Views On Gender, Sexuality
City Agrees To Exempt Catholic Bookstore From Law That Muzzled Its Views On Gender, Sexuality Kate Anderson on September 7, 2023 The Queen of Angels … Read more
Pope, in Mongolia, sends apparent message to China on Catholic aims
By Philip Pullella ULAANBAATAR (Reuters) -Pope Francis, in words that appeared to be aimed at China rather than the neighbouring country he was visiting, said … Read more
Pope keen to ‘move on’ after criticism of US Catholic Church
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (Reuters) – Pope Francis acknowledged on Thursday that his recent remarks calling out the U.S. Catholic Church as “reactionary” have ruffled … Read more
Catholic College Leader Denounces Diocese Policy Requiring Students To Use Pronouns That Align With Biological Sex
Catholic College Leader Denounces Diocese Policy Requiring Students To Use Pronouns That Align With Biological Sex Brandon Poulter on August 29, 2023 The president of … Read more
NYC to House Migrants at Shut Down Former All-Girls Catholic High School
Staten Island, NY — Community tension flared on Staten Island Wednesday night as an estimated 1,000 people, including residents and community activists, gathered at the … Read more
Catholic School System Requires Students To Use Name, Pronouns That Correspond With Biological Sex
Catholic School System Requires Students To Use Name, Pronouns That Correspond With Biological Sex Reagan Reese on August 21, 2023 A Catholic school system in … Read more
Catholic Preschools Sue State Officials Over Law Barring Them From Funding Program
Catholic Preschools Sue State Officials Over Law Barring Them From Funding Program Kate Anderson on August 16, 2023 Two Catholic preschools filed a lawsuit Wednesday … Read more
State Bars Catholic Couple From Fostering Due To Traditional Beliefs About Marriage And Gender
State Bars Catholic Couple From Fostering Due To Traditional Beliefs About Marriage And Gender Kate Anderson on August 8, 2023 A Catholic couple is suing … Read more
Catholic Counselor Asks SCOTUS To Reverse Decision Allowing States To Limit Speech Outside Abortion Clinics
Catholic Counselor Asks SCOTUS To Reverse Decision Allowing States To Limit Speech Outside Abortion Clinics Katelynn Richardson on July 21, 2023 A Catholic sidewalk counselor … Read more
Iraq Summons US Ambassador Over State Department Comments On Treatment Of Catholic Priest
Iraq Summons US Ambassador Over State Department Comments On Treatment Of Catholic Priest Kate Anderson on July 20, 2023 The Iraqi government called U.S. Ambassador … Read more
Court Sides With Catholic School That Let Employee Go Over Her Gay Marriage
Court Sides With Catholic School That Let Employee Go Over Her Gay Marriage Kate Anderson on July 14, 2023 The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals … Read more
Catholic clergy report surveillance, beatings amid Nicaragua’s crackdown
By David Alire Garcia MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The police showed up two days after a Catholic clergyman at a church near the Nicaraguan capital … Read more
Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on Catholic University Campus in Northeast D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A homicide investigation is underway by the Homicide Branch of the D.C. Metro Police Department following a shooting that happened yesterday morning … Read more
Catholic University Provides ‘Gender Affirming Voice Therapy’ Sessions For Minors
Catholic University Provides ‘Gender Affirming Voice Therapy’ Sessions For Minors Brandon Poulter on July 5, 2023 Marquette University offers “Gender Affirming Voice Therapy” sessions for … Read more
U.S. Catholic bishop resigns after investigation of abuse cover-up
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis on Tuesday accepted the resignation of the bishop of Knoxville, Tennessee following a Vatican investigation triggered … Read more
Second Catholic President To Put Abortion Access ‘Front And Center’ In 2024 Campaign
Second Catholic President To Put Abortion Access ‘Front And Center’ In 2024 Campaign Kate Anderson on June 22, 2023 Catholic President Joe Biden is planning … Read more
Catholic Parents Sue State Officials For Dismissing Supreme Court Decision Granting Religious Schools Tuition Funding
Catholic Parents Sue State Officials For Dismissing Supreme Court Decision Granting Religious Schools Tuition Funding Kate Anderson on June 14, 2023 A Catholic high school … Read more
US Bishops Set To Vote On Whether To Ban Catholic Hospitals From Performing Sex-Change Surgeries
US Bishops Set To Vote On Whether To Ban Catholic Hospitals From Performing Sex-Change Surgeries Kate Anderson on June 12, 2023 U.S. Catholic bishops are … Read more
Catholic Org Launches Initiative Encouraging Parents To Revolt Against Sexually Explicit, Transgender Books
Catholic Org Launches Initiative Encouraging Parents To Revolt Against Sexually Explicit, Transgender Books Reagan Reese on June 2, 2023 A Catholic organization is launching a … Read more
‘I Learned To Be Trans In The Catholic Church,’ NYC Fashion Model Says
‘I Learned To Be Trans In The Catholic Church,’ NYC Fashion Model Says Kate Anderson on May 30, 2023 Transgender New York fashion model Geena … Read more
California DA Lowers Charges For Protesters Who Allegedly Vandalized Catholic Church
California DA Lowers Charges For Protesters Who Allegedly Vandalized Catholic Church Harold Hutchison on May 25, 2023 Marin County District Attorney Lori E. Frugoli announced … Read more
Over 400 Catholic Clergy Abused Nearly 2000 Children, Illinois Attorney General Reveals In New Report
Over 400 Catholic Clergy Abused Nearly 2000 Children, Illinois Attorney General Reveals In New Report Kate Anderson on May 23, 2023 A new report by … Read more
Catholic Father Says His FBI Arrest Was Meant To ‘Instill Fear’ In Pro-Life Movement
Catholic Father Says His FBI Arrest Was Meant To ‘Instill Fear’ In Pro-Life Movement Kate Anderson on May 16, 2023 A pro-life father detailed his … Read more
Brick attack at NYC Catholic Charities office investigated as hate crime
NEW YORK – The New York City Police Department has launched an investigation into a hate crime at the Catholic Charities of Brooklyn on May … Read more
Former Catholic School Teacher Charged With 15 Child Sex Crimes
Former Catholic School Teacher Charged With 15 Child Sex Crimes Kate Anderson on May 8, 2023 A former teacher at two Miami-area Catholic elementary schools … Read more
Biden Admin Walks Back Order To Put Out Sanctuary Candle At Catholic Hospital
Biden Admin Walks Back Order To Put Out Sanctuary Candle At Catholic Hospital Kate Anderson on May 5, 2023 The Biden administration will allow a … Read more