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Chicago priest reinstated after being cleared in sex abuse investigation

After reviewing a joint investigation, Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, has approved Father Michael Pfleger to return to ministry “effective immediately.”

Watchdog group flags safety concerns at Colorado abortion clinics after death of teenager

Last year, 18-year-old Lexi Arguello died after complications from a late-term abortion. Activists say staff waited too long to call 911 — and note that women continue to be injured at the clinic.

Hundreds of faith leaders urge Trump administration to extend TPS for El Salvador

While faith leaders describe conditions in El Salvador as “unsafe,” the U.S. government has classified the country as a low-risk destination.

Man in viral church video was removed by outsiders, Los Angeles Archdiocese says

The archdiocese said the parish had no participation in a demonstration that moved into the church, nor did it give permission for its filming.

Vocations initiative topping 100,000 followers launches priestly discernment program

Shepherding Future Shepherds, an initiative through the International Institute for Culture, will partner with the Avila Institute’s High Calling program.

Judge denies mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case after testimony on Catholic doctrine

An expert witness had briefly addressed the topic of mortal sin and suicide before objections from Clancy’s defense team.

Illinois says Catholic hospitals won’t have to promote suicide as federal lawsuit plays out

The state agreed to a federal court order amid a suit brought by the Diocese of Springfield and Bishop Thomas Paprocki.

Harvard chaplain discusses ‘record-breaking’ number of conversions at the university

Paralleling trends elsewhere, at Harvard University more young people than ever are joining the Catholic Church.

Christians in Holy Land fear ‘losing their homes and their livelihoods,’ according to papal agency

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa assured Christians in the Holy Land they “will not be abandoned,” said Michael LaCivita, communications director at Catholic Near East Welfare Association.

Chicago Bears announce donation to Catholic Charities for Midwest storm relief

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Gary will each receive $100,000 to aid in their efforts for Midwest storm relief.