Local Church

El Salvador: Catholic Church takes a stand on constitutional reform that would allow Nayib Bukele to run for re-election indefinitely

“To be legitimate, constitutional change must be born from the people,” the archbishop said, stressing that the Church’s concern stems only from a desire for the common good

Aug 09, 2025 23:18

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Local Church•Testimonies

Finland: Priests travel long distances to accompany the growing Catholic community

Finland is one of the richest countries in the world, ranked 13th on the Human Development Index, but the Catholic Church there is among the poorest in Europe.

Aug 07, 2025 08:24

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General Audience•Pope Leo XIV

The difference between illusions and preparations: a catechesis by Pope Leo XIV applied to the Eucharist

Pope’s general audience, August 6, 2025, on “preparing”

Aug 07, 2025 08:22

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Gender Ideology

Biological men in women’s sports have taken nearly 2,000 gold medals from women, according to a study

A recent report from Concerned Women for America (CWA), a public policy organization focused on protecting women’s rights, has quantified the toll: nearly 2,000 medals originally designated for female competitors have instead been awarded to male athletes identifying as transgender women

Aug 07, 2025 08:16

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Pro Life

Colorado court strikes down state law banning abortion pill reversal

Colorado’s law prohibits doctors and nurses from providing abortion pill reversal, forcing women to undergo abortions they wish to avoid. The protocol is a safe and effective treatment for women who change their minds about abortion and is used to reverse the effects of chemical abortion drugs, saving the unborn child.

Aug 06, 2025 19:01

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Religious Freedom

7th Circuit: Indiana music teacher can take his case to a jury

Indiana music and orchestra teacher John Kluge is challenging the legality of Brownsburg Community School Corporation’s decision to revoke his religious accommodation over students’ pronoun usage. When the school district mandated that teachers call students by their preferred gender pronouns and names, Kluge requested a religious accommodation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act to call all his students by their last names only—like a coach—instead of referring to female students with male names and pronouns and vice versa. The school district granted Kluge’s request based on his religious beliefs, and Kluge successfully continued teaching under the religious accommodation for an entire school year. But in response to the grumblings of a few students and faculty, the school district revoked the religious accommodation and forced Kluge to resign, ending his teaching career.

Aug 06, 2025 18:56

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Cardinals and Bishops•Holy Land

Cardinal of Jerusalem Warns Against E-mail Fraud in His Name

In the past, the names of Bishops from Mexico, Argentina, Spain, and Italy have been used in such a fraud attempt. Added now with this case is one from the Middle East.

Aug 04, 2025 21:46

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Testimonies•Vatican Diplomacy

US Senate approves appointment of Catholic from same city as Pope Leo as new ambassador

Burch, co-founder of CatholicVote, brings to the post a profile that blends religious conviction, political activism, and family life

Aug 04, 2025 17:58

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Local Church•Pro Life

Veterans Deserve Care and Support, not Abortion, say U.S. Bishops’ President and Pro-Life Chairman

In 2022, the VA and dependents’ civilian health benefits were changed to include abortion

Aug 04, 2025 17:51

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Jubilee 2025•Pope Leo XIV•Young People

The encounter with the risen Christ that changes existence and illuminates affections, desires, and thoughts: Leo XIV’s homily to young people

Homily of Pope Leo XIV to young people at the closing Mass of the Jubilee of Youth

Aug 03, 2025 00:18

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Jubilee 2025•Pope Leo XIV•Young People

Friendship, the call to goodness, and the ability to decide: 3 questions from young people answered by Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV’s dialogue with young people during the prayer vigil for the 2025 Youth Jubilee

Aug 03, 2025 00:12

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Good News•Holy Land

American Jewish association to fund repairs to Gaza’s only Catholic church

The aid will be distributed through the Archdiocese of New York and the Catholic Near East Welfare Association—longstanding partners in humanitarian relief

Aug 03, 2025 00:07

ZENIT Staff