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White House marks 45th anniversary of martyrdom of Blessed Stanley Rother

The White House has issued a string of statements acknowledging prominent Catholic feast days and observances.

South Texas nun still at risk of third-country removal following ICE check-in, attorney says

After a July 28 check-in with ICE officials, Sister Leticia Ugboaja’s lawyer told reporters gathered outside the ICE field office that the possibility of third-country removal “is very concerning.”

Becoming Catholic at 98: World War II veteran joins the Church

Led by the dedication of his late wife and a friendship with a deacon, a World War II veteran has joined the Catholic Church at 98 years old.

‘Culture of death’: Florida bishops urge Catholics to work to end the death penalty

Florida has executed 10 inmates thus far in 2026 and is scheduled to perform a rare double execution on July 28.

St. Joseph the Worker College to repurpose Masonic temple into shrine, restaurant, theater

A Catholic trade school set to renovate a Masonic temple, Franciscan University prepares for its Truth of Love conference in Austria, and more in this week’s Catholic education roundup.

Miami archbishop calls for ‘compassionate’ protections for Haitians ahead of TPS deadline

Catholic Health Services, one of the Archdiocese of Miami’s largest ministries, faces losing an estimated 40 to 50 employees, Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski said.

U.S. moves to revoke citizenship of Mexican friar convicted of child abuse

In 2018 when the allegations first came to light, Friar Urbano Vázquez was removed from ministry by the Archdiocese of Washington. He was convicted of child sexual abuse in 2019.

‘The Chosen’ unveils emotional Season 6 trailer depicting Christ’s passion

Season 6 of “The Chosen” will be released on Prime Video beginning Nov. 15.

Research shows Catholic youth ministers are experiencing more complex roles

A new report found that, overall, younger generations of pastoral leaders have greater concerns about ministry demands today.

Major restoration in Minneapolis aims to renew ‘every square inch’ of country’s oldest basilica

The massive church was dedicated in 1915 and became the first basilica in the United States when it was designated as such by Pope Pius XI in 1926.