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Institute on Religion and Democracy launches ecumenical ‘Christians for Capitalism’ project

The IRD plans to hold events, publish articles, and offer a semester-long fellowship through its "Christians for Capitalism" project.

U.S. bishops issue wish list to Congress on funding for migration

“Our perspectives on these matters are grounded in Scripture and Catholic teaching, including our belief in the inherent and inviolable dignity of every person,” U.S. bishops wrote to lawmakers.

Archdiocese of Washington removes prominent exorcist over remarks linking UFOs to demonic activity

Monsignor Stephen Rossetti's claims about aerial phenomena and demons "gravely undermined" the Church's teachings, Cardinal Robert McElroy said.

Sister Blandina’s canonization cause clears theological review

“There was no debate” among Vatican theologians, but it was rather a “celebration,” petitioner Allen Sanchez said.

Gaza in need of ‘miracles,’ papal agency says

Catholics and other Christians can “first of all, pray,” Michael La Civita of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association said. Prayer "works miracles, and we need miracles.”

New York Catholic university files federal lawsuit over forced collective bargaining rule

St. John's University said the state's mandatory bargaining requirement "impermissibly entangles" the government in its religious mission.

Miami Catholic schools receive $15 million in state security funding after ‘months of advocacy’

The Florida bishops had petitioned the state Legislature for the funding, though a broader statewide measure failed to pass.

Former Louisiana priest receives 99 years in prison after sex abuse conviction

Father Anthony Odiong was arrested in Florida on child pornography charges in July 2024 while facing several other charges related to sex crimes.

Archbishop Coakley: Encyclical urges keeping human dignity central in judging tech

Coakley spoke at a virtual panel held by Georgetown University's Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life that explored what the encyclical is asking.

Pope’s AI warnings come as Americans grapple with data center expansions

Catholic scholars echo Leo's focus on the dignity of work, the environment, and avoiding power concentration as one data center spokesperson says her work is consistent with Leo's vision.