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Oklahoma Catholic parish launches medical‑debt relief effort to help families facing crushing bills

St. Eugene Catholic Church’s $25,000 gift erased more than $6.5 million in medical debt.

EWTN News explains: Canon law and how it applies to Catholics

Canon law has often made headlines in the Catholic Church. But what is canon law, and how does it apply to the everyday Catholic?

Pope Leo XIV: Women and men in religious life ‘are called to become experts in synodality’

Pope Leo expressed gratitude for “the longstanding contributions” of religious institutions, highlighting their work in “evangelization, education, and caring for the poor and marginalized.”

Pakistani Christians rally for equal rights

Rallies in Karachi and Faisalabad pressed for constitutional amendments allowing non-Muslims to serve as president or prime minister and for curbs on blasphemy law abuse.

Springfield Bishop Thomas Paprocki joins doctors, nursing home in suit against Illinois suicide law

The suit argues that Illinois’ “End-of-Life Options” law requires doctors to participate in helping patients kill themselves even if they conscientiously object to doing so.

Pope Leo XIV: Attendance at Sunday Mass cannot be replaced by virtual participation

The pontiff’s Aug. 12 general audience focused on the importance of the liturgical year.

Colombia‑born U.S. bishop urges prayers after powerful earthquake

Bishop John J. Gomez of Laredo, Texas, confirmed that his family members are safe but that his friends and neighbors have faced hardship due to the earthquake.

Latin American bishops pray for Colombia, express solidarity, following powerful earthquake

The bishops of several Latin American countries offered prayers and expressed their closeness to the victims of the earthquake that struck Colombia this week.

Court reconsiders First Amendment challenge to Michigan school’s transgender policies

The court initially dismissed the First Amendment challenge. In light of a recent U.S. Supreme Supreme Court decision, the judge is reconsidering those claims.

Church in Colombia prays and mobilizes to help those affected by major earthquake

Local Church leaders called on the faithful to respond with prayer, generosity, and solidarity.