Justice and Peace•Local Church

USA: State Department formally cancels aid to Catholic Church refugee program. Bishops: “they owe us 20 million”

U.S. Bishops Face Major Setback as Federal Refugee Resettlement Contract Is Terminated. Adding to the dispute, the bishops claim that the federal government owes them more than $20 million for services already provided

Mar 04, 2025 16:00

Tim Daniels

Homosexuality•Young People

LGBTQ+ Identification in the U.S. Reaches New High, Driven by Younger Generations

Gallup’s data, collected from interviews with over 14,000 adults, shows that 85.7% of respondents identify as heterosexual, 5.2% as bisexual, 2.0% as gay, 1.4% as lesbian, and 1.3% as transgender. Just under 1% chose other identities such as pansexual, asexual, or queer. Notably, 5% declined to answer.

Mar 02, 2025 18:32

Tim Daniels

Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Trump weighs in on Pope’s health and here’s what he says

Trump Sends Well Wishes to Pope Francis Amid Health Crisis

Feb 24, 2025 18:04

Tim Daniels

Justice and Peace•Local Church

After Pope’s letter, U.S. bishops sue Donald Trump administration in court

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the USCCB, expressed deep concern over the decision, stating that the sudden withdrawal of funding has left the conference unable to fulfill its commitment to refugees assigned to its care by the government. USCCB spokesperson Chieko Noguchi echoed these sentiments, emphasizing that the lawsuit challenges the abrupt funding suspension, which threatens to dismantle a system that has been in place for decades.

Feb 19, 2025 17:20

Tim Daniels

Local Church•Religious Freedom

Washington bill aims to violate confidentiality of confessions

The proposed legislation, introduced by Democratic state senator Noel Frame and co-sponsored by five other lawmakers, would amend existing mandatory reporting laws to include clergy among those required to report suspected child abuse. While current law already mandates reporting from professionals such as teachers, medical personnel, and law enforcement officers, this bill explicitly removes an exemption for religious confessions—an exemption that had been recognized in previous legislative attempts.

Feb 13, 2025 17:57

Tim Daniels

Local Church

U.S. Sunday Mass attendance returns to pre-pandemic levels, but challenges persist

Gray and his colleagues relied on national surveys and data from Google Trends, which tracks fluctuations in search activity for terms related to Mass attendance. Though not a direct measurement, these digital signals provide insights into how people’s religious practices evolve over time.

Feb 13, 2025 17:47

Tim Daniels

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

Bishop Barron announces founding of new congregation dedicated to digital evangelization

This development is not just another expansion of Word on Fire—it represents a new model of priestly life, one that places digital mission work at its core. The move signals a recognition that the internet is not simply a tool for spreading the Gospel but a mission field in itself, one that demands a dedicated response from the Church.

Feb 10, 2025 20:06

Tim Daniels

Analysis Opinion•Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

Global Christian Persecution Reaches New Heights Amid Rising Nationalism, Conflict, and Repression

The findings align with broader trends in religious repression worldwide. Data from Pew Research indicates that government-imposed restrictions on religion reached new peaks in 2022, with nearly a third of all countries exhibiting high or very high levels of control.

Feb 06, 2025 18:17

Tim Daniels

Local Church

Joe Biden Formally Joins Freemasonry the Day Before Leaving the Presidency of the United States

Biden’s adherence to a Masonic Lodge has been interpreted by many as a confirmation of the criticisms that point him out as a “false Catholic.” During his mandate, Biden supported progressive policies that included the defense of abortion, unions between same-sec persons under the name of “marriage” and euthanasia, topics that are directly opposed to Catholic Doctrine.

Jan 25, 2025 19:35

Tim Daniels

Analysis Opinion•Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Abuses in the Catholic Church in the USA: Report Reveals Both Shadows of the Past as Well as Indisputable Signs of Change

The Report points out that over 90% of the complaints of abuse compiled occurred before 1990, and only 3% correspond to incidents recorded since 2000. This reflects that the majority of cases happened in a period prior to the efforts of reform implemented over the last decades.

Jan 19, 2025 14:16

Tim Daniels

Pope Francis

Biden awards top honor to Pope Francis: Presidential Medal of Freedom

The Presidential Medal of Freedom honors individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to society, whether through enhancing prosperity, safeguarding security, or fostering world peace. The “with Distinction” designation, an exceptionally rare honor, underscores the unparalleled influence of Pope Francis in addressing issues such as poverty, climate change, and the need for compassion in a divided world.

Jan 11, 2025 14:19

Tim Daniels

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

Cardinal Timothy Dolan to Open President Trump’s Inauguration with Prayer

Dolan’s role underscores the spiritual underpinnings of an inauguration often framed as a secular ceremony. “Faith is a gift—it’s God’s initiative, not ours,” Dolan said. “It’s not our energy that drives it; we simply must accept and cooperate.”

Jan 10, 2025 15:27

Tim Daniels