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U.S. bishops approve advancing cause of Minnesota missionary priest Joseph Buh

The favorable vote allows the Diocese of Duluth to continue pursuing the canonization cause of the priest known as the “patriarch of Duluth.”

U.S. bishops vote to advance beatification cause for Catholic layman John Rick Miller

The bishops voted overwhelmingly in favor of advancing the canonization cause of lay Catholic John Rick Miller, a businessman and missionary.

Gallup poll: Social acceptance of birth control, kids outside of marriage decreases in 2026

Societal acceptance for having children outside of marriage went down by nine points, and acceptance of birth control went down by seven points. For gambling, it's also down six points.

Papal nuncio urges U.S. bishops to deepen communion

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia highlighted continuity between Francis and Leo in his first speech to U.S. bishops.

Archbishop Coakley offers first presidential address to U.S. bishops

Archbishop Paul Coakley detailed the successes of the bishops and outlined the challenges they still face and work they have to do.

New York Archbishop Hicks calls assisted suicide an ‘assault’ on human life

New Yorkers — including Archbishop Ronald Hicks, as well as quadriplegic and disability rights advocates — voiced concerns about the assisted‑suicide law set to take effect this summer.

Texas Catholic dioceses welcome hundreds of thousands of fans as 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off

Texas will host the most matches in the United States, with nine in Dallas/Fort Worth and seven in Houston.

Catholic scientists meet to discuss identical twins, AI, and the unity of truth

The annual Society of Catholic Scientists conference was held June 5–7 at Mundelein Seminary drawing over 130 scientists to discuss issues of faith and science.

Vice President Vance says ‘soul-searching’ brought him to Catholic Church: ‘I felt at home’

The Catholic vice president said becoming a father led him to question his life’s direction and ultimately come into the faith.

Federal court in New Mexico lets Nigerian priest remain in U.S. during visa case

The outcome of the newly-ordained Father Martin Umeatuegbu’s case could set a precedent for other foreign-born priests from countries designated by the U.S. as “high risk.”