New biblical series depicts Book of Genesis through eyes of its best-known women — By: Catholic News Agency

A new biblical series will depict the Book of Genesis through the eyes of the book’s most well-known women. “The Faithful: Women of the Bible” follows the stories of Sarah, Hagar, Rebekah, Leah, and Rachel and how each of these women, and their descendants, shaped the story of salvation. The three-week event will begin airing…

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Mathematicians can become ‘signs of hope for the world,’ Pope Leo XIV says — By: Catholic News Agency

In a message conveyed through Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Pope Leo XIV on Friday said that mathematicians can become “signs of hope for the world,” particularly in a context marked by rapid technological advancements and challenges facing humanity. The pope’s message was addressed to the Turkish mathematician and university professor Betül Tanbay,…

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Federalist Society panel questions constitutionality of FACE Act, targeting of pro-lifers — By: Catholic News Agency

In a virtual panel hosted by the conservative Federalist Society on Friday, three lawyers questioned the constitutionality of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act and discussed the alleged selective enforcement against pro-life activists. The FACE Act, which became law in 1994, imposes federal criminal penalties on people who use physical force or…

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Judicial Watch sues Minnesota governor over school security funding records — By: Catholic News Agency

A conservative government watchdog group has filed a lawsuit against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, claiming his office failed to respond to a public-records request seeking documents on school security funding and whether nonpublic schools were considered for state safety programs. Judicial Watch submitted the request to the governor’s office on Aug. 28, 2025, — one…

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Former Vatican auditor general speaks out about his ongoing case against the Vatican — By: Catholic News Agency

Former Vatican auditor general Libero Milone revealed details about the work he oversaw with the Vatican finances with the late Cardinal George Pell, including financial irregularities and unaccounted-for sums of money. “We need to be sure, and I say this as a Catholic and as an accountant, that we are informed correctly about the state…

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Pope questions Christians’ role in wars, implies need for confession — By: Catholic News Agency

On Friday, March 13, Pope Leo XIV issued a direct appeal to Christians who bear responsibility in armed conflicts, urging them to undertake a serious examination of conscience. “Do those Christians who bear grave responsibility in armed conflicts have the humility and courage to make a serious examination of conscience and to go to confession?”…

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Bill to safeguard women from chemical abortion introduced by Sen. Josh Hawley — By: Catholic News Agency

Bill to safeguard women from chemical abortion introduced by Sen. Josh Hawley U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, on March 11 announced legislation to ban the chemical abortion drug mifepristone, citing safety concerns for women. The Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act, which is widely supported by life-affirming groups, would withdraw FDA approval for the use…

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Pope Leo XIV appoints Benedictine Father Godfrey Mullen as bishop of Belleville, Illinois — By: Catholic News Agency

Pope Leo XIV on Friday appointed Father Godfrey Mullen, the administrator of the Diocese of Belleville, Illinois, to serve as its new bishop, according to an announcement from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Bishop-designate Mullen, a Benedictine monk, will be consecrated as bishop on May 1. He will fill a vacancy open since…

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