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West Virginia Catholic parishes rally to support communities hit by flash flooding

The flooding that swept through north-central West Virginia killed at least two people, authorities said.

‘The Chosen’ cast heads into the wilderness with Bear Grylls in new series

“The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls” premieres on Prime Video on Aug. 9.

250 years after independence, the little-known story of colonial America’s Catholics

Although Catholicism was a small minority in colonial America, more than 20,000 Catholics called it home. Two-thirds lived in Maryland, with most of the rest in Pennsylvania and port cities.

How vampires show us God’s mercy: Nun who writes vampire novels concludes trilogy

Sister Allison Regina Gliot, a Daughter of St. Paul, speaks on God’s mercy and creativity as she concludes her Catholic young adult vampire trilogy.

Hope along the highway: The ministry behind thousands of pro-life billboards

A Minnesota nonprofit has spent nearly 40 years using pro-life billboards and outreach to connect people with pregnancy resources and support nationwide.

March for Life president steps down to become ‘full-time mom’

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Massachusetts lawmakers pass bill removing all restrictions from abortion throughout pregnancy

The measure, if signed by Democratic Gov. Maura Healey, will remove the last few restrictions on abortion in the state and replace them with “the professional judgment of the physician.”

Catholic Charities leader says Texas nun has felt ‘overwhelmed with fear’ after detention by ICE

Sister Norma Pimentel said Sister Leticia Ugboaja’s detention left lasting emotional scars and deepened fear among immigrant Catholics, renewing calls for meaningful immigration reform.

Catholic advocate warns of safety risks as New York assisted suicide law looms

“Suicide is not a real medical treatment. It is not a solution to suffering,” Jamie Towey, president of Aging with Dignity, said in an interview with “EWTN News In Depth.”

Inspired by Duolingo, Catholic missionary launches Creedo faith app

Catholic campus missionary Caleb Burbach wanted to make Church teaching more accessible and easy to digest — so he designed Creedo to do just that.