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The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) has filed an appeal with the Vatican against the decree that declared the traditionalist group in schism with the Catholic Church for consecrating four bishops without papal authorization.According to a statement from the society — whose members are known as Lefebvrists — the appeal was submitted to the ... read more

The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) has filed an appeal with the Vatican against the decree that declared the traditionalist group in schism with the Catholic Church for consecrating four bishops without papal authorization.According to a statement from the society — whose members are known as Lefebvrists — the appeal was submitted to the ... read more

The U.S. flag is flown at half-staff over the U.S. Capitol in honor of the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, on July 13, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Graham, 71, died on July 11, and pro-life groups pledged to continue legislative efforts he supported. ... read more

A St. Kateri statue is seen in the interior of the Coliseum at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in Auriesville, New York, as part of the new ‘Hidden Gems’ episode, debuting July 14 on EWTN. The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Martyrs will be featured in EWTN’s ‘Hidden ... read more

Father Michael Pfleger. (Credit: Marie Kanger Born/Shutterstock) Father Michael Pfleger, a Catholic priest in Chicago known for his social justice work, has been removed from ministry pending the archdiocese’s review of accusations against him of sexual abuse. Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, announced the investigation in a July 11 letter, saying ... read more

WASHINGTON — National pro-life organizations are remembering the late Sen. Lindsey Graham as one of the movement’s most steadfast advocates, praising his decades-long legislative efforts to protect unborn children and pledging to continue the work he championed.Following news of Graham’s death, leaders from Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, National Right to Life, and other pro-life ... read more

Graham, 71, died on July 11, and pro-life groups pledged to continue legislative efforts he supported. The U.S. flag is flown at half-staff over the U.S. Capitol in honor of the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, on July 13, 2026, in Washington, D.C. | Credit: Finn Gomez/Getty Images ... read more

(Image: Mikael Kristenson/Unsplash.com) Since March 2020, over 70 public and private nonprofit colleges and universities have closed entirely, with nearly 50 more merging with other institutions. This development alone might come as relatively good news for the institutions that survive, reasoning that more students will now be in the market for them. ... read more

Father Michael Pfleger, a Catholic priest in Chicago known for his social justice work, has been removed from ministry pending the archdiocese’s review of accusations against him of sexual abuse.Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, announced the investigation in a July 11 letter, saying that Pfleger will be removed from ministry while the archdiocese investigates ... read more

L to R: Janine Boucher, a parishioner, smiles for a photo with the late Father Benjamin Madu, who died July 2. The priest’s death has raised questions over what role the Trump administration’s visa restrictions may have played in the tragedy and over why he was so afraid to return to Nigeria. ... read more

Pilgrimage to the Divine Eternal Father in Brazil 2026. From June 26 to July 5, the faithful from across the country traveled to the Basilica Shrine of the Divine Eternal Father to give thanks for answered prayers and present their intentions. ... read more

Pilgrimage to the Divine Eternal Father in Brazil 2026. From June 26 to July 5, the faithful from across the country traveled to the Basilica Shrine of the Divine Eternal Father to give thanks for answered prayers and present their intentions. ... read more

At left: damage to San José de Ñaraulí Church in Cotiza, Caracas, Venezuela. At right: damage to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Vatia, Caracas, Venezuela. Like so many other buildings in the archdiocese, churches also suffered damage. Due to the danger from structural damage, Masses are being held outdoors. ... read more

The Syro-Malabar community came together in Chicago July 9–12, 2026, for “Syro26,” a jubilee convention to honor its 25th year as an official eparchy in the U.S. After liturgical disputes in India nearly led to a schism in 2025, the Syro-Malabar community came together July 9–12 in Chicago to honor its 25th year ... read more

From June 26 to July 5, the faithful from across the country traveled to the Basilica Shrine of the Divine Eternal Father to give thanks for answered prayers and present their intentions. Pilgrimage to the Divine Eternal Father in Brazil 2026. | Credit: Basilica Shrine of the Divine Eternal Father ... read more