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Oklahoma Catholic parish launches medical‑debt relief effort to help families facing crushing bills

St. Eugene Catholic Church’s $25,000 gift erased more than $6.5 million in medical debt.

Pope Leo XIV: Women and men in religious life ‘are called to become experts in synodality’

Pope Leo expressed gratitude for “the longstanding contributions” of religious institutions, highlighting their work in “evangelization, education, and caring for the poor and marginalized.”

Springfield Bishop Thomas Paprocki joins doctors, nursing home in suit against Illinois suicide law

The suit argues that Illinois’ “End-of-Life Options” law requires doctors to participate in helping patients kill themselves even if they conscientiously object to doing so.

Court reconsiders First Amendment challenge to Michigan school’s transgender policies

The court initially dismissed the First Amendment challenge. In light of a recent U.S. Supreme Supreme Court decision, the judge is reconsidering those claims.

Nonprofit’s global review finds family-led development creates lasting pathways out of poverty

Evaluations found women in Unbound programs reported higher confidence, more access to leadership opportunities, and greater financial inclusion than those on the organization’s waiting list.

Report warns of U.S. shift away from prioritizing international religious freedom

A report warns that the U.S. has shifted away from a focus on international religious freedom. Alternatively, the State Department says Trump has made the U.S. “a global leader” on the issue.

Massachusetts becomes 11th state with no abortion limits as Gov. Healey signs bill

Enacted legislation removes all of Massachusetts’ restrictions on abortion after 24 weeks and allows elective abortion through all nine months based on the “judgment of the physician.”

Study shows society’s religious norms can affect children’s anxiety

The study, which looked at data over three decades, reports that a country’s religious values may serve as “a protective factor” against anxiety issues in children and adolescents.

The Hillbilly Thomists hit the road with new album ‘Strange Land’

The music group’s latest project was released as a surprise drop just a couple of days into their summer tour.

Homeless outreach must go beyond housing, Catholic leader says

“What we’ve come to understand is that mental illness has really come to the forefront as a very big factor in those who are experiencing homelessness,” Dan Brown told “EWTN News Nightly.”